Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor

Canada Bread – Grupo Bimbo: Hamilton Ontario March 2012 – Present

HACCP

Established and Maintained HACCP plans for all Production lines

Reviewed pre-requisite programs

Food Safety and Quality

Performed food safety inspections

Performed a detail investigation on consumer complaints and provided the responses

Identified root causes and corrective action plans

Investigated food safety incidents and performed the risk analysis

Ensured all production processes and control points are measured and follow-up actions are taken if needed

Worked with CFIA on complaint investigations

Coordinated cross functional meetings to implement food safety action items

Document Control & monitor production lines

Ensured document compliance to BRC and other customer requirements

Developed, Reviewed, and updated SOPs

Ensured products being manufactured are within all specs

Worked closely with production, sanitation, maintenance, and PD team

Sensory Program

Lead product sensory for weekly plant management and daily production

Communicated sensory scores and product quality defects to production team

Managed the log tracker to keep track on ideas/action plans for improvement

Audits/Traceability/Mock Recall exercise

Lead BRC, Food service and other Retail audits

Maintained BRC “AA” certification and high grades in Food service/Retail audits

•Lead mock recall exercise for internal and external audits

Continuous Improvement

•Utilized Six Sigma tools on product quality and waste improvement projects

Environmental program

•Performed environmental sampling, analyzed results and provided feedback to sanitation

•Prepared test samples for Pathogen testing, compressed air samples and water samples

Delegate and co-ordination

•Plan & co-ordinate all sanitation activities

•Supervise QA technicians, Co-op students and sanitation workers/lead hands

•Delegate QA activities, prioritize work load and confirm all work is completed as planned and set schedule

Training

Managed and Reviewed all training material regarding GMP, Food safety, allergen control and HACCP through SISTEM training program

Quality Assurance Technologist

BASF Canada April 2011 – March 2012

Inspected and tested incoming raw materials, intermediates, and finished products by performing the physical tests, chemical tests and instrumental chemical methods

Participated in new product development and product modification

Completed fill logs, test records and CofAs for proper completion and compliance.

Assisted production to solve batch related issues and to meet tight deadlines

Ensured that analysis is completed according to GLP, GMP and internal SOPs

Performed monthly metrology on laboratory instruments

Food Laboratory Tech

Ontario Food & Water Technology Center - August 2010 – April 2011

Analysed raw materials and finished products samples for all food microbiology tests such as:

oACC, E.coli, S.aureus, Salmonella, Listeria, Thermophiles, Anaerobic bacteria, Yeast, Mold, E.coli and additional tests

Determined Acidity, Alkalinity, %salt and %moisture on food product

Performed BOD test and analysed water samples for HPC, Coliforms- E.coli

Performed environmental sampling and testing

Calibrated & maintained lab equipments such as balances, thermometers, pipettors, pH meter

Interpreted results, completed written reports and communicated with clients

Maintained external contacts with regulatory agencies, customer representatives and supplier representatives as required fulfilling duties

Ensured all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) are followed

EDUCATION:

Diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technology - Pharmaceutical (Honours)

Seneca College, Toronto, ON September 2006 – March 2010

CGPA: 3.70/4.00

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

South Gujarat University, India June 2003 – April 2005

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

HACCP I and II

First Aid/CPR

6 sigma (Green Belt)

References Available Upon Request

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