Soumya ranjan Dash

Operations Associate

Cuttack, Odisha, India12 yrs 9 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in brewing quality management and microbiology.
  • Proven track record in process optimization and compliance.
  • Strong leadership in quality assurance across global brands.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Quality Assurance Manager in the Beverage industry with a focus on microbiology and process optimization.

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5SAmazon Web Services (AWS)AuditingBreweryDevOpsEnvironment, Health, and Safety (EHS)FSSC 22000Food PackagingFood SafetyFood Safety Management SystemGFSIHygieneISO 22000Manufacturing OperationsMicrobiology

About

Brewing quality professional and Microbiologist with a strong record in quality management, process optimization, and compliance within the brewing and beverage industry. Experienced with leading quality operations at global brands such as AB InBev and United Breweries ensuring adherence to HACCP, ISO, and FSSC standards while driving process efficiency and maintaining product excellence. Currently advancing my technical expertise through the Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD) Brewing Qualification, having completed two core modules focused on brewing science and process operations. A technology enthusiast with a passion for DevOps .I leverage modern tools and methodologies to solve operational challenges. Skilled in PDCA , SDCA , and PMO frameworks. Core strengths: -Brewing process monitoring & optimization -Microbiological testing & contamination prevention -Root cause analysis & corrective action planning -Quality culture development & team leadership -Process improvement using PDCA & SDCA cycles -Project oversight & coordination aligned with PMO best practices -Applying tech-driven solutions for operational excellence I aim to combine scientific precision, managerial leadership, and technology-driven innovation to deliver consistency, safety, and efficiency at a corporate, middle-management level in the brewing industry.

Experience

American brew crafts

Quality Assurance Manager

May 2024Present · 1 yr 10 mos · On-site

  • Driving end-to-end QA across brewery operations – from raw materials to final packaging.Ensuring regulatory compliance, product excellence, and consumer trust. Spearheading QA teams, GMP audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver premium beer quality.

Ab inbev

2 roles

Assistant QA Manager

Promoted

Mar 2022May 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Managed brewery-wide quality operations ensuring compliance with AB InBev global standards and regulatory norms. Led microbiological, physicochemical, and sensory testing to maintain product consistency. Drove process improvements using PDCA/SDCA methods and guided quality teams towards operational excellence.

Assistant QA Manager-Microbiology

Feb 2019Mar 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

United breweries ltd.

Quality Assurance Officer

Feb 2016Jan 2019 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Shahjahanpur,Rajasthan

  • Oversaw quality control across brewing, fermentation, filtration, and packaging lines. Ensured HACCP, ISO, and FSSC compliance while resolving deviations through root cause analysis. Collaborated with production teams to optimize brewing parameters and enhance product stability.

Sr brewery pvt. ltd

Quality Assurance Executive

Dec 2013Dec 2015 · 2 yrs · Cuttack, Odisha, India · On-site

Rhino agency ltd

Trainee Brewing Executive

Feb 2013Nov 2013 · 9 mos · Guwahati, Assam, India · On-site

Education

KIIT School of Biotechnology

Master of Science - MS — Applied Microbiology

The Institute of Brewing and Distilling

Diploma in brewing — Brewing

Utkal University

Bachelor of Science - BS — Zoology

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