Quality Assurance Customer Service

SARBJIT SINGH GHUMAN E-MAIL: ****************@*****.**

Phone: 519-***-****

Cambridge, Ontario

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarbjit-ghuman-546b4a145

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished operations and quality professional with over 10 years of progressive supervisory and inspection experience in Lean Manufacturing, OEM production, and food/pharmaceutical regulatory environments, Proven leadership in driving compliance, improving process efficiency, and ensuring high standards of quality and safety across food and meat processing, dairy, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Adept in GMP, HACCP, SPC, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, with a solid foundation in equipment calibration, quality assurance, and team coordination, Recognized for implementing corrective actions, leading audits, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Following is my Educational Qualifications

1. Academy of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences (AAPS), Toronto (2017–2018)

Postgraduate Diploma: Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance in Pharmaceuticals, Food, Natural Health Products, and medical devices.

2. Punjab Agricultural University, India (1991–1997)

B.V. Sc&AH - 5Yrs (Veterinary Sciences & Animal husbandry)

Canadian Equivalency from: I.C.A.S GUELPH (CANADA).

I attained total education 19+ years

CORE COMPETENCIES

Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma (5S, SPC, CAPA, Kaizen)

OEM Quality & Regulatory Compliance (GMP, HACCP, SFCR & HAR)

Team Leadership & Staff Supervision

Food Safety & Quality Control (CFIA, HAR, FSEP)

Process Improvement & Risk Mitigation

Equipment Calibration & Statistical Process Control

Documentation, SOPs, Audit Readiness

Livestock Production & Supply Chain Oversight

MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, One Dive & OneNote)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Meat Inspector (CFIA – EG-03) - PORK

Burlington, ON (Est. #004) (Mar 2021 – Sept 2024)

Supervised line inspections to ensure compliance with SFCR, GMP, and food hygiene regulations, HACCP protocols and sanitation control measures.

Assessed recipes, formulations, production, processing, packaging, preservation and storage methods of food products

Evaluated practices, programs and records for process control systems

Identified unacceptable food safety hazards or noncompliance with applicable regulatory requirements

Performed sample collection from agricultural or food products and processing environments to test regularly for biological, physical or chemical food safety hazards

Prepared and maintained reports for compliance verification activities

Executed on-the-line carcass inspections to identify and remove unsafe meat at control points, CCP & all over the plant.

Led deviation investigations, initiated CAPAs, and collaborated with plant staff to correct non-compliance.

Trained and guided personnel in quality procedures and regulatory standards

Participated in raw and processed product checks, Label verifications, documentation audits, and shipping/export verifications.

Conducted HACCP based CVS tasks, SIP based tasks in DSDP system to enforce food safety and compliance to the regulatory requirements.

Conducted compliance verifications under CFIA inspection programs such as MPIP, MSIP, FSIP and HACCP etc.

Acting Animal Health Inspector

CFIA, Guelph District Office (Apr 2023 – Nov 2023)

Led humane transportation inspections at multiple regulated facilities.

Issued non-compliance notices and provided corrective guidance based on HAR Part XII.

Enhanced animal welfare and regulatory adherence through education and enforcement

Maintained inspection records, conducted investigations, and managed compliance tracking.

CFIA, Meat Inspector (MPIP - Turkey)

CFIA Est. 25, Hanover, ON (2020 – 2021 (3 Months)

Verified evisceration and carcass dressing standards on high-volume production lines.

Applied OEM product standards during slaughter operations and final inspections.

Food Safety & QA Technician

Erie Meats Inc., Listowel, ON (2019 – 2020)

Participated in OEM-ready food production under strict HACCP, GMP, and FSEP conditions.

Conducted sanitation validation, allergen controls, and in-process product sampling.

Verified raw material traceability and ensured label/packaging compliance.

Supported continuous improvement and Lean safety initiatives across the facility.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE – INTERNATIONAL- Veterinary Officer

Animal Husbandry Dept., Government of Punjab, India (7+ Years)

Managed livestock health programs and milk quality inspections at collection centers.

Directed and lead field teams for disease control and animal welfare across diverse conditions.

Conducted inspections of feed mills and grain depots to ensure OEM feed quality standards.

Educated dairy and poultry farmers on adopting Lean farming practices and improving ROI.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS & LEAN EXPERIENCE

Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Certificate of Analysis (CoAs) for production and inspection processes.

Investigated non-conformance events and executed Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and change control procedures.

Led multiple HACCP, sanitation, and pest-control projects as per FSEP and Lean principles.

Applied SPC tools (Pareto, control charts, histograms) to enhance process reliability and product yield.

Calibrated and maintained critical equipment: autoclaves, pH meters, water systems, temperature control systems, etc.

Completed projects and achieved targets within given time frame.

CERTIFICATIONS

GMP & HACCP/BRC Compliance (Canada & US), Total quality management.

WHMIS & Safe Chemical Handling

CFIA Meat Inspection traditional, MPIP/MSIP Certification

Equipment Calibration (Autoclaves, Balances, pH Meters)

Confined Space, Health & Safety Protocols

Certified fully to conduct auditing at Food/Pharmaceutical facilities

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office 365 Suite (Excel, SharePoint, One Drive, PowerPoint)

Document Management & Audit Reporting

SPC Software & Production Metrics Tracking

Food Safety, Quality Assurance Systems

Experienced with SFCR, Health of Animals act & Regulations, NFACC codes & NAMI codes.

Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and proof-reading/document reviewing skills.

Knowledge of electrical components such as breakers, relays, fuses, wiring diagrams etc.

Skilled to work with power tools, air-tools, grinders, drills, saws and demonstrated working safely with them.

Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical components, micrometers, calipers/scales

Experienced as Machine operator and working with robots, welders and benders

Utilized mathematical tools, measuring instruments, statistics to produce quality parts.

Excellent customer service skills

SOFT SKILLS

Analytical Thinker • Calm Under Pressure • Results-Oriented Leader • Excellent Communication • Ethical & Disciplined • Problem Solver • Continuous Improvement Mindset

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