Shanmugam Sampath

Senior Manager, Quality & Operation Excellence @ Grobest Group

About

🎯 Experienced Quality & Operations Leader | Aquaculture Feed | FSMS, BAP, ISO Expert | Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry | FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor With over a decade of experience in Quality Control, Food Safety, Lab Management, and Operational Excellence, I have built a career rooted in regulatory compliance, scientific discipline, and process improvement in the aquaculture feed industry. Currently serving as Senior Manager – Quality & Operations Excellence at Grobest Feeds Corporation (India), I lead ISO, BAP, HALAL, EIA, MPEDA, and CAA audits while driving end-to-end implementation of FSMS (ISO 22000:2018) and Supplier Quality Systems. 🧪 Academic & Research Excellence Holding a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, my research on corrosion-resistant coatings has been published in leading journals like Corrosion Science, RSC Advances, and Surface & Interfaces. 🔹 Key Professional Highlights 🏆 Safety Champion Award – Grobest (2020) Recognized for zero-incident safety culture across Quality & Lab Operations. ✅ Certified Lead Auditor – ISO 22000:2018 (FSSC v6) CQI/IRCA-accredited with SGS UK (2024); skilled in audit planning and reporting. 📋 MR for FSMS (ISO 22000:2018) Led system implementation, internal audits, third-party certification, and cross-departmental coordination. 🔍 Internal Auditor – ISO 9001, ISO 22000 & ISO 17025 Conducted system audits, implemented CAPA, and ensured continual improvement in lab and QA/QC functions. 📦 Supplier Quality Management Lead Directed supplier approval, audits, and raw material risk mitigation (fishmeal, soy, oils); ensured compliance with Grobest’s global sourcing standards. 🛠 Kaizen Project Leader Delivered measurable improvements via: • Feed Water Stability Optimization • White Flake Issue Reduction (2021–2023) • Protein Overdose Correction (2022) 🧪 Analytical Method & Lab Compliance Expert Implemented AOCS, AOAC, and ISO testing methods; led lab validations and instrument calibration under ISO 17025. 🌿 Sustainability & Traceability Champion Aligned sourcing with ESG goals and ensured product traceability under BAP & FSMS. 💡 Digital Feedback System Innovator Developed Microsoft-based online forms for customer complaints and feedback, reducing resolution timelines. 🌱 I am passionate about building quality culture, enabling sustainable operations, and mentoring cross-functional teams to exceed industry benchmarks.

Country

India

City

Chennai

Industry

Food Production

Skill

classical analysis, Chromatography, Biology, Physics, English, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Tamil, Organic Chemistry, Food Safety, Food Industry, Analytical Chemistry, Corrosion, Biomaterials, Magnesium, Coatings Technology, HPLC, Materials Science, UV/Vis, R&D

Experience

Senior Manager, Quality & Operation Excellence

Grobest Group

2024-4 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

QA/QC Manager

Grobest Group

2019-9 - 2024-5 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Heading, Quality Control and Quality Assurance in the leading Feed industry.

Quality Control Laboratory Manager

CPF Group

2016-8 - 2019-9 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Andhra Pradesh, India

Head, Central Quality Control Lab at Aquaculture Innovation Research Center..

Doctrol Fellow

Analytical Chemistry

2011-8 - 2018-5 · 6 yrs 10 mos

India

Developing Coating for Corrosion and Wear Resistance property

Chemist

Chennai Mettex Lab

2010-11 - 2011-7 · 9 mos

Sample analysis based on IS Standards

Education

University of Madras

Materials Science

2012-5 - 2018-2 · 5 yrs 10 mos

Published Journals 1. S.Shanmugam, et.al., Development of Permanganate Assisted Manganese phosphate Coating on Mild Steel., Corrosion Engineering Science and Technology, Volume 49, Issue 8 (2014), pp. 719-726. 2. Durairaj Satheesh, et.al, Synthesis and Characterization of Nitro-Functionalized Electro Chemically Exfoliated Graphene, Materials Letters, 37 (2014), 53-55. 3. Shanmugam S, et.al Spectrophotometric analysis to monitor the corrosion behaviour of magnesium during immersion corrosion testing: A suitable alternative to pH measurement?, Corrosion Science, 89 (2014), 338-342. 4. S. Shanmugam, et.al A facile electrochemical approach for the deposition of iron-manganese phosphate composite coatings on aluminium, RSC Advances., 2015, 5, 988-1008. (IF : 3.362) 5. M. Padma, et.al, Sodium silicate assisted manganese phosphate chemical conversion coating on D2 steel at various concentrations. Surface and Interfaces., 2020, 20, 100547. (IF : 4.837)

University of Madras

Analytical Chemistry

2008 - 2010 · 2 yrs

M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry – University of Madras, Chennai, India - May 2010 Institution: Dept. of Analytical Chemistry, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai-600025, Grade/Marks: 71.0% (July 2008 – May 2010) (Second Rank Holder). Title of the thesis; Permanganate assisted Manganese phosphate coating on steel for automotive component application. Duration: Jan-May 2010, Institute: Dept of Analytical Chemistry, University of Madras. Internship Title: Potentiometric titration using photometric sensors, Duration: May-June 2009, Company: Metrohm India Pvt Ltd, Indira Nagar, Adyar, Chennai. A specialized postgraduate program focused on advanced analytical techniques, chemical characterization, and problem-solving skills essential for modern scientific and industrial applications. Key areas of study include: Chromatography: HPLC, GC, IC Spectroscopy: UV-Vis, FTIR, AAS, ICP-OES/MS, NMR Electroanalytical methods Environmental and industrial analysis Pharmaceutical and food testing

University of Madras

Chemistry

2004-6 - 2007-6 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry A comprehensive undergraduate program focused on understanding the fundamental principles of chemistry and their real-world applications. The degree provides strong theoretical knowledge and hands-on laboratory skills across Organic, Inorganic, Physical, Analytical, and Environmental Chemistry. Through practical experiments, research-oriented learning, and problem-solving activities, students gain a deep understanding of chemical reactions, material properties, instrumentation, and scientific methodologies. Key learning areas include spectroscopy, chromatography, thermodynamics, kinetics, polymer science, biochemistry, industrial chemistry, and quality control techniques. The program also develops essential skills such as scientific reasoning, data analysis, safety practices, report writing, teamwork, and laboratory management.