Janhavi Nitin Kale
Bologna,BO
Summary
Result-oriented Quality Professional with 1.5 years of experience in Quality Control and Quality Assurance. Skilled in analytical operations, sensory evaluation, regulatory compliance, root cause analysis, and audits. Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with a commitment to compliance, quality excellence, and continuous improvement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Warsaw University of Life Sciences
Warsaw, Poland
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Conducted quality evaluation of fresh blueberries before experimental treatments.
- Applied pulsed light treatment followed by conventional and freeze-drying methods for analysis.
- Performed physical analyses (moisture loss, texture, color, mass, FTIR spectroscopy).
- Led chemical analysis of phenolics, flavonoids, anthocyanins, antioxidants, and ferrum reducing power
- Enhanced team communication through regular meetings and discussions.
- Developed reporting and data presentation skills by documenting and summarizing findings.
- Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving, and workload management in research tasks.
Quality assurance executive
Hexagon Nutrition Limited
Nashik, India
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Inward Analysis and Documentation: Verified GRN and supplier COA against HNL specifications, booked materials in ERP system, and ensured accuracy. Managed raw material sampling, labeled materials, and tracked testing status (pass/reject), coordinating with labs for analysis and following up on results.
- New Vendor Development (NVD): Maintained and updated the NVD tracking sheet, coordinating with R&D and Purchase teams for sample submissions. Sent samples for lab analysis, monitored results, and notified relevant departments if samples failed.
- Approved Vendor List & Heavy Metals Tracking: Managed and updated the Approved Vendor List based on NVD results. Ensured regular testing of raw materials for heavy metals and contaminants per FSSAI regulations, updating the data and coordinating analysis every six months. Documented SOPs and quality standards to optimize workflow.
- Audits & Sensory Analysis: Coordinated internal and external audits, leveraging findings for continuous improvement, and performed sensory analysis of finished products to ensure quality compliance.
- Conducted risk assessments to maintain safety and quality in operations.
Quality Control - Junior Chemist
Nutralytica Research Center
Nashik, India
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Well versed to deal with the quality and safety parameters of various matrixes such as fruits and vegetables, proprietary foods, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, spices and condiments, milk and dairy products, water, nutraceuticals products as well as premixes
- Performed an analysis of products according to international and national standards. Utilized benchtop instruments such as pH meters, titration setups, NIR, FT-IR, UV spectrophotometer.
- Conducted mineral profiling using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy for trace element analysis
- Analysis of Vitamins, antioxidants, Preservatives and Sweetener by using Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC) and High- Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Analysis of parameters of all the food commodities as per Food Safety and Standard Act India (FSSAI)
- Managed internal control plans, monitored instruments, and ensured documentation accuracy. Assisted in audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (NABL, FSSAI, ICAR).
- Achieved improved laboratory safety by implementing rigorous chemical handling procedures. Kept laboratory in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Repaired, calibrated and safely operated all laboratory equipment.
Startup - Home Baker
The Baker's Magazine
Nashik, India
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Founded home-scale bakery startup in June 2020 in response to increased demand for safe and hygienic homemade bakery goods during COVID lockdown.
- Offered a diverse range of products including cakes, pastries, muffins, cupcakes, pizza, croissants, biscuits, cookies, chocolates, and more.
- Leveraged digital marketing strategies to reach and acquire a large client base. Ensured top-notch service delivery while strictly adhering to safety precautions.
Intern
Tanash Foods Private Limited
Pune, India
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Developed New Bakery Products: Acquired techniques for the creation and improvement of innovative bakery products, ensuring alignment with consumer preferences and market trends.
- Optimized Production Processes: Focused on streamlining production processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance profitability, ensuring consistency in product quality.
- Document Management & Organization: Gained proficiency in managing and organizing production documents, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with industry standards.
- Adapted to new situations and learned new skills quickly. Showed initiative and willingness to take on new challenges. Monitored stock to maintain consistent supply for inventory
Education
Master of Science - Food Safety and Food Risk Management
University Of Parma
Parma, Italy 10.2022 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Technology - Food Technology
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapith
Rahuri, India 07.2016 - 06.2020
Skills
- Digital Sills: Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Microsoft Word Google meet, Microsoft PowerPoint
- Analytical skills
- Interpersonal Skills: Strategic Thinking, Attention to detail, Communication, Leadership, Teamwork, Time management, Problem solving, Networking
- Documentation
- Project work
- Food safety management system
- Quality Management Software
Accomplishments
- Student Sprint at NOItech Park, Bolzano (Feb 2025)
- Winner – VOG Products Challenge: Designed innovative fruit purée packaging
- Winner – Makers Space Challenge: Developed a prototype using Makers Space resources
- We food - Discovering the Taste Factories (November 2024)
- Winner – Implementation of best idea kaizen – Hexagon Nutrition ltd (April 2022)
- DU PONT Nutri Scholars Awards for category Healthy Breads project title was “Healthy Soya and Spice Bread” – DU PONT Nutrition (2019)
- Participated in Poster making competition " Application of Nanotechnology in Food Industry" held by K. K. WAGH COLLEGE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, NASHIK – K. K. Wagh college of chemical engineering, Nashik (2019)
- Volunteer National Service Scheme (2018-2019)
We Food - Discovering the Taste Factories scientific committee an event promoted by ItalyPost and Nord Est Multimedia among the candidates who have applied the fellowship to attend the We food International Academy, an intensive training program curated by ItalyPost and addressed to International University students interested in food science and food culture.
Editor: Research Fellow
Modena Province
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Native
Marathi
Native
Italian
Elementary (A2)
Affiliations
- Travelling, Theatre Artist, Singing, Baking, Reading, Entrepreneurship & business studies , Sports
Certification
- FOOD ALLERGY AND INTOLERANCE TRAINING Food Standards Agency (01/2025)
- FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY ASSURANCE ( FOOD SAFETY IMPLEMENTATION, STANDARDS AND AUDIT PREPARATION) (05/2024)
- ISO 9001: 2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (04/2024)
- IMPLEMENTATION OF HACCP FOOD SAFETY SYSTEM IN THE FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY (04/2024)
- ISO 22000:2018 FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (04/2024)
- ONLINE TRAINING SESSION ON "FSS LABELLING & DISPLAY REGULATIONS FOR MSME IN THE PRE PACKAGED FOODS INDUSTRY" (07/2022)
- TRAINING COURSE ON ISO/ISE – 17025:2017 & INTERNAL AUDIT FOR TESTING AND CALIBRATION LABORATORIES (02/2022)
- TRAINING COURSE ON MEASUREMENT OF UNCERTAINTY (MOU) AS PER NABL- ISO/IEC- 17025:2017 (10/2021)
- TRAINING ON “ AWARENESS OF ISO/ISE – 17025:2017 (06/2021)
- SENSORY ANALYSIS CERTIFICATION (2021)
- 2019 Participated in Agri - business conference organized by MITCOM College at Pune [ MITCOM, Pune ]
- 2017 Participated in 2 days National Level Conference on “Challenges in Food Industry” Organized by K.K. Wagh Education Society and Confederation of Indian Industry(CII) [ K. K. WAGH COLLEGE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Timeline
Intern
Warsaw University of Life Sciences
03.2024 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Food Safety and Food Risk Management
University Of Parma
10.2022 - 02.2025
Quality assurance executive
Hexagon Nutrition Limited
04.2022 - 08.2022
Quality Control - Junior Chemist
Nutralytica Research Center
03.2021 - 03.2022
Startup - Home Baker
The Baker's Magazine
06.2020 - 05.2022
Intern
Tanash Foods Private Limited
01.2020 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Technology - Food Technology
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapith
07.2016 - 06.2020
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