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Candidate Name: Mukul R (322IN)

Location: India

Industry: Transport, Logistics & Warehousing: Quality Assurance Manager | Operations Manager

Immigration Status: Visa currently waiting on confirmation of a job offer to complete Visa

Professional Summary

Mukul is an accomplished Quality Assurance Manager and Operations Leader with more than seven years of experience across food manufacturing, FMCG, and high-volume logistics environments. He specialises in implementing and optimising HACCP, ISO 9001 QMS, GMP, Food Control Plans (FCP), and MPI-aligned compliance systems, making him highly relevant for New Zealand’s regulated food and manufacturing sectors.

He has successfully designed QA frameworks from the ground up, lifted compliance scores, reduced waste using Lean Six Sigma, and led digital transformation initiatives converting QA documentation into fully electronic systems. His background also includes international experience with Amazon UK, where he led outbound operations, improved safety performance, and streamlined logistics workflows.

With a Master of Engineering Management (NZQA Level 9 equivalent) and strong analytical capability (Power BI, Tableau, data-driven reporting), Mukul is well suited for roles focused on quality leadership, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance within New Zealand’s food, dairy, beverage, FMCG, and manufacturing industries.

Key Strengths

  • HACCP implementation, auditing & compliance
  • ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
  • Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
  • Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen & Continuous Improvement
  • Food safety, hygiene, and regulatory alignment
  • Data analytics & KPI reporting (Power BI, Tableau, SQL)
  • Internal/external audit management
  • Cross-functional team leadership & training
  • Waste reduction, process optimisation & digital transformation

Employment Highlights

Quality Assurance Manager – Frosty by Hurry Mirrch Pvt Ltd (India)

  • Implemented HACCP, ISO 9001, and QMS frameworks, achieving hygiene audit results above 95%.
  • Lifted audit compliance from 72% to 94% within two years.
  • Digitised 100% of QA records, reducing admin time by 75%.
  • Reduced food waste by 30% through Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
  • Trained over 50 staff in GMP and food safety.

Team Leader – Outbound Logistics (Amazon UK)

  • Managed daily dispatch operations exceeding 50,000 units.
  • Achieved 98% on-time delivery rate.
  • Reduced safety incidents by 35% using 5S and Kaizen.
  • Led a team of 20, enhancing performance and workflow efficiency.

Education & Certifications

  • Master of Engineering Management, University of Leicester, UK
    (Assessed by NZQA at Level 9)
  • Bachelor of Technology (Electronics & Communication)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • HACCP Lead Auditor – Food Manufacturing
  • GMP Certification
  • Skilled in Power BI, Tableau, SEER, AI-enabled Excel

Languages

  • English (Proficient)
  • Hindi (Native)

Ideal Roles in New Zealand

  • Quality Assurance Manager
  • Quality Control & Compliance Lead
  • Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Manager
  • Production / Manufacturing Operations Manager
  • Continuous Improvement Manager
  • QA Specialist – Food, FMCG, Dairy, Meat or Beverage sectors