Naveen Bhaskar

Results-driven QA professional with proven expertise in food safety, HACCP coordination, and quality systems. Skilled in leading audits, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement. Committed to delivering safe, high-quality products through precision, leadership, and a proactive mindset.

Quality Assurance Technician, 11/2023 - Current

 Bento Sushi – Calgary, AB

- Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards in a high-paced food manufacturing environment.

- Act as liaison between regional teams and Head Office QA, and interface with health auditors from customers, third-party, and government agencies.

- Perform internal audits and on-floor quality checks to ensure GMP, HACCP, and CFIA standards are met.

- Lead food safety and quality control training sessions; maintain HACCP records, reviews, and corrective actions.

- Manage microbiological and chemical sampling; verify lab results for compliance.

- Monitor supplier quality, verify raw materials, and ensure finished product meets all specifications.

- Drive investigations into non-compliance, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement.

- Assist in SOP updates and support documentation control and revision.

 Quality Controller, 08/2022 - 09/2023

 Fresh Taste Produce – Calgary, AB

- Inspected incoming and outgoing product loads to ensure compliance with CFIA/USDA standards.

- Identified packaging defects and damages; documented findings and created inspection reports.

- Used defect analysis tools to assess product quality levels and trends.- Ensured bilingual labeling and correct PLU/UPC data for regulatory compliance. 

Senior Officer Quality, 04/2017 - 09/2021 

Cavinkare Pvt.Ltd – Chennai, India 

- Investigated and set standards for quality, health and safety.

- Ensured compliance with GMP & HACCP guidelines.- Led root cause analysis and resolution of consumer complaints.

- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff. 

Quality Controller, 05/2015 - 02/2017 

Anbros Industries (s) Pte, Ltd – Tuas, Singapore

- Conducted quality checks on raw materials, production processes, and final products.

- Performed pre-operational inspections and lab testing coordination. 

Food Safety Systems Coordinator, 06/2013 - 04/2015 

Hatsun Agro Products Limited – Chennai, India 

- Updated Food Safety Manuals and ensured compliance with standard

- Developed quality programs and coordinated pest/sanitation control

Master of Technology: Food Technology, 03/2015 

SRM University - Chennai