To obtain a position as a Quality Assurance Supervisor that allows me to use my abilities to enhance my proven leadership skills involving managing, developing, and motivating teams to achieve objectives.

Highlights

Bachelor of science and food science course from university of Guelph, Ontario, Canada

HACCP training certificate from HACCP Alliance.

BRC Internal Auditor certificate from SGS International.

BRC HACCP /FSPC/FSCA certificate of compliance course

Knowledge of Implementation of HACCP, SQF and BRC Certification.

Expert in Implementing SOP, HACCP, CIP, GMP, Labeling, Allergens and Food security Programs

Excellent analytical and problem solving, Communication and Interpersonal skills, Conflict and resolution skills and Computer skills

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS.

Good Manufacturing Practices

Food Safety Training

Risk Management

HACCP

Internal Audit

Root cause analysis

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

HACCP Coordinator and QA supervisor Dec 2019 –Till date

Wing’s Food Products, Etobicoke, ON

Excellent skill to developed, reassessed, administered, and managed SSOPs, HACCP plan, BRC audit and Costco audit requirements

Initiated and Coordinated HACCP Validation studies as per BRC audit requirements.

Excellent communication skills to report customer complaint investigation with corrective actions and root cause analysis.

Developed and implemented traceability system from incoming ingredient to finished products, and to the final customer

Participated in regular operation meeting with plant management team to discuss quality improvements and provide feedback to production management regarding product complaints, Supports partners in presenting ideas for improving the efficiency and productivity of operations

Trained new employees and production employees in GMPs, food handling and critical control points. Administered the plant HACCP, traceability and QA Hold Program.

Reviewed daily production and lab records for compliance to customer specifications and legal requirements

Improve efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constrains.

Administered and managed plant sanitation and Pest control programs.

Assist the QA technician with assuring effective and accurate testing, reporting, and verification monitoring of raw material and finished product quality

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

Scarlett House Catering, Mississauga, ON May 2018 – July 2019

Developed FSQA programs and processes as per Airline product specs to ensure the on-going

production of high quality and safe food products under GMP regulations.

Excellent communication skills to report customer complaint investigation to direct airline QA team within 48 hours.

Management of internal audit and Corrective Action & Preventative Action (CAPA) program for frozen and fresh product manufacturing facilities

Expertise in investigating and correcting production system, test methods and improving QA operations to reduce costs and improve product efficiency.

Directs and coaches Quality Assurance Technicians in monitoring production, to prevent and resolve any quality issues

Responsible to prepare both facility for un announce Medina quality and Safety audit (Airline fight kitchen quality standard) certification process and federal (CFIA)regulations

Participates in hiring, performance review, disciplinary action, and training of all Quality Assurance personnel

Conduct investigations, Root cause analysis, Risk analysis and prepare incident reports for frozen and fresh production plants

Proven ability in developing, implementing, and improving a Plant Sanitation System

Implemented advanced quality plans to ensure effective new product launches.

QA Manager

Palma Pasta, (Italian Foods), Mississauga. Mar 2012- Apr 2018

Expert in evaluating raw materials, work in process and finished goods to monitor quality of products

Implemented Allergen Program, New Uniform Policies and Suppliers approval Program

Maintained Provincial, (OMAFRA) and federal food safety legislation, quality standards and programs, and familiarity with international food safety standards.

Annual reviews of Sop’s and HACCP programs and SQF Program.

Audit company policies, procedures, and systems that affect product quality to assure compliance with the company’s quality system and good manufacturing processes. Prepare documents and reports.

Experience to manage sanitation team and Provide direction to Sanitation employees to ensure timely execution of Sanitation tasks as per the Master Sanitation Schedule

Evaluate SQF food safety plans, provide recommendations for compliance with specific regulations and requirements

Involved plant sanitation assessment and effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation programs in foods

Involving in the Research and Developmental of new recipes for Gluten Free Pasta projects

Directed HACCP Annual Reassessment, Mock Recall, QA programs.

Quality Assurance Technician Aug 2011-Nov 2011

Arla Food Inc. (Cheese Processing) Concord, Ontario

Expertise to test all incoming Material, as well as process, water, brine and finished products sample for internal and external testing using both chemical like PH, Fat, Moisture, Protein, Salt Analysis and Microbial analysis

Expert in microbial enumeration of finished product, intermediates, and environmental samples according to established test methods to evaluate quality and safety and conducts further analysis if required

Execute and Maintain shelf-life studies, Compile results and report finding to manager Retain and Shelf Life

Participate in SQF and GMP Audits.

Hands-on experience with Data analysis of microbial and chemical results and preparing COAs (Certificate of Analysis) as required.

Experienced to perform ATP swabs and Listeria swabs of food contact and nonfood contact surface in packaging machines and perform immediate corrective actions on any observed deviations.

Quality Assurance Technician July 2011 - Aug 2011

Dorgel Ltd, Woodbridge, Ontario

Experience to ensure CCPs, products, Weight managements, traceability and food safety plan are consistently achieved

Observes and executes all laboratory safety and security policies and regulations; including location and use of safety equipment and disposal of contaminated material

Monitored and check milk pasteurization process, performed raw mix and finished products for microbiological testing (Coliform, Aerobic count, Yeast and Mold)

Worked closely with production staff and supported any issues pertaining to product quality, sanitation, hygiene, GMPs and related training.

QA Microbiologist Apr 2009 - May 2010

Unilever Canada, Rexdale

Identified and isolated pathogens from dairy products, Margarine

Rich experience for media preparation, isolation, microscopy & plating and used micro-organism identification methods

Processed samples for all food microbiology tests, Aerobic count, Coliform / E. coli, S.aureus, Salmonella, Listeria, and any additional tests with 3M Petri film method as well as pore plate and strict plate methods

Monitored sterility of fermentation broth, water, surfaces, and environment for microbial contaminants

Worked closely with production staff in the areas of Sanitation, Food safety, Pest control, and GMPs

Hands-on experience with Moisture machines, shaker, autoclave, incubator, micro plate reader and colorimeter

Packaging Technician

Maple Leaf Consumer Foods, ON Nov 2008 - Sep 2009

Make sure that hygienic condition, storage, and procedures are maintained during the processing and packaging of food

Conducts tests on food additives and preservatives to ensure organizational and FDA compliance on such factors as color, texture, and nutrients

Assists food scientist in research and development and quality control

Meet deadline and achieved production targets on time framework

Experienced to work in frizzing temperature & fast paced environment and meet required deadlines.

Education

Food Science Course 2010

Food Microbiology University of Guelph, ON

Co-op program ST. Gabriel’s adult learning center, Mississauga, ON 2009

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology 1999 - 2000

Span Diagnostic and Education Centre, India

Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) 1996 - 1999

South Gujarat University, India

HACCP Training Certificate from HACCP ALLIANCE 2014

BRC Internal Auditor Couse from SGS Canada 2016

BRC HACCP /FSPC/FSCA Certificate of Compliance Course 2020

Certification for Completion of Recall and Traceability from Ontario Ministry of agriculture and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)

REFERENCES: Available upon Request

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