RAHUL CHOPRA

** ******** ******, ********, **. L*P 2P4 647-***-****

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To obtain and secure a scientific career as Manufacturing Manager in food industry which will utilize in-depth acquired knowledge and collective experience in a dynamic team- oriented environment.

SYNOPSIS

v Review manufacturing processes for efficiency, noting areas for continuous improvement and researching alternative machinery, equipment, or modifications v Implement Strategies to maximize use of resources to reach production/Quality Goals v Assist in development of standard operating procedures and sanitation standard operating procedures

v Develop and assist project plans for continuous improvements of products shelf life and monitoring newly implemented processes

v Certified Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) from AIB international. v Operations: Food Safety, GMP, SSOP and HACCP procedures v Experience and training in Manager Essential course, Certified PCQI,SQF, Health & Safety and ISO,FSSC, Internal Auditing

WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate NA Nov 19 - Present

Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Specialist

v Audits production processes, raw materials, or suppliers/vendors to ensure that established quality standards are met.

v Works closely with cross-functional teams, including product management and production, to identify and mitigate quality risks. v Conducts root cause analysis for defects, non-conformities, or other quality failures. v Ensures compliance with formal external and internal quality standards. v Provides management of specific segments of quality management systems and provide continuous improvement support for operations or other functional areas where needed. v Investigates customer complaints and provide guidance. v Leads non-conforming materials program for the plant and other plant specific activities. v Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff. v Other duties as assigned.

2. Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate NA

Sanitation Supervisor Jan 21 – Present

v Sanitation Program -overall sanitation leadership -SSOP & MSS -chemicals - audit’s/documents -pest control activities

v Participate in capital projects planning, new equipment installations and new product lines by providing sanitation recommendations and expertise v Establish a strong culture of Food Safety with all team members and ensuring all are educated on compliance, legal requirements and food safety standards, policies and protocols

v Manage, motivate and provide direct leadership to the contract sanitation staff 3. Concord Premium Meat

QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST JUN 15 - Nov 19

v Ensures highly disciplined compliance with all regulatory and company defined food safety systems, procedures and practices to ensure that we produce the highest quality products.

v Assist in developing and conducting sampling and analysis v Responsible for Approved supplier program.

v Develops, implements, and continually searches for new methods and procedures to drive improvements in quality and food safety.

v Coordinate with CFIA inspector during on-site visits, prepare and communicate corrective action plans for non conformances.

v Participating in internal GMP, HACCP and Food Safety audits v Participating in Internal investigations and root cause analysis v Investigate Customer complaints and implement preventative measure and corrective actions effectively.

v Ensure that all implemented SOPs are followed as per internal and external legislation. v Compile records for analytical studies.

4. TWI FOODS, TORONTO, ON.

QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST May 13- June 15

Duties:-

v Development and implement food safety and HACCP. v Managing laboratory activities testing products and prototype. v Verifications of in-process and finished products in food production areas. v Develop training schedule and provide training for all employees on Good v Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety and HACCP Principles. v Perform pre-operation inspection on all operating equipment before start up. v Evaluate raw material and on hold product, suggest disposition and inform Quality Manager as required.

ACADEMIA

v Certifications from NSF JAN 19 – Nov 21

Ø Manager Essential Course

Ø Certified PCQI ( Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) Ø Allergen Programs

Ø US Labelling

Ø Internal Auditing

Ø HACCP Refresher

Ø Yellow Belt certificate

v HACCP on Demand Apr 14 – June 14

AIB International Online

v Advance diploma in Food Science Technology (2 yrs) Jan 12-April 13 Centennial college of Engineering Technology and Applied Science, Scarborough, ON v Bachelor of Pharmacy (4 yrs) Aug 06-July 10

Sri Sai College of pharmacy, Pathankot, Punjab, India COMPUTER SKILLS

v Expert in SAP (SAP Superuser)

v Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. v Made PowerPoint slides to help explain concepts in a clear manner. v Able to solve computer technical problems.

PROJECTS

v Developed a HACCP plan for chewing gum industry. v Developed Plant sanitation plan for coffee beans industry. v Determined the antimicrobial properties of Turmeric and Ginger by using various methods.

v Determined the various medicinal properties of Amla (Phyllanthus emblica). PERSONAL PROFILE

v Linguistic Proficiency : English, Hindi and Punjabi References available upon request.

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