MIGUEL E. UMAÑA

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Brampton ON L6S 3J4

905-***-****

E-mail: x4zj7x@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Position as QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR

EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS

May 2010 – Present – MAPLE LEAF FOODS, BRAMPTON

QA SANITATION COORDINATOR (Contract)

- Perform pre-operational inspection and prepare daily report concerning food safety, health and safety, sanitation, production and maintenance issues. Create WO’s.

- Environmental swabbing for Listeria and total plate count, regular protocol and investigative.

- Monitoring sanitation using microbiological swabbing and IDEXX system: RAW, RTE, garment; equipment calibration.

- Update electronic record keeping: results, chemical usage and ordering.

- Perform the Quarterly Plant Audit. Create work orders for deviations. Follow up.

- Supervise, motivate and train sanitation associates.

- Maintain Master Sanitation Schedule.

- Implement and/or monitor GMP’s adherence to SOP’s. Assist in GMP training.

- Create, review and monitor Standard Operating Procedures as required by HACCP Re-engineering.

- Prepare minutes and report for monthly sanitation meeting.

- Ensure positive employee relations and promote proactive performance.

- Other duties as assigned by QA Manager or HACCP Coordinator.

Sep 2009 – Dec 2009 – MAPLE LEAF FOODS, HAMILTON

MICROBIOLOGIST (Contract)

- Prepared broth and enriching media for Listeria analysis.

- Swabbed sites on levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 according to Listeria protocol.

- Prepared samples and ran Listeria analysis using BAX® system.

- Performed environmental swabbing when required.

- Monitored product shelf life on a weekly basis.

- Helped out in chemistry lab when needed.

Feb 2005 – Dec 2008 - DISTRIBUTION CARRILLO, Brampton ON

MANAGER – OWN BUSINESS

- Imported ethnic food products from Central America.

- Was representative for food distributor from the U.S.

- Positioned products in Hispanic market not available before.

- Prepared Customs forms for tariffs declaration.

- Liaised with Canada Customs and the CFIA for tariffs info.

- Prepared bilingual (English/French) labels with nutrition information for most products.

MIGUEL UMAÑA

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Jun 2001- Sep 2004 - NEW YORK PORK, Toronto ON

QUALITY CONTROL/HACCP COORDINATOR

- Carried out pre-operational inspection and basic microbiological analysis.

- Monitored GMP’s, SOP’s, CCP’s, labeling, code dates, sanitation, and pest control program.

- Supervised and trained employees on GMP’s and food safety.

- Maintained HACCP program (Inspection, record-keeping, on-site verification).

- Reviewed HACCP plan to introduce new steps and CCP’s in process.

- Liaised with the CFIA and assisted with audits.

Nov 2000-June 2001 - BRANDT MEAT PACKERS, Mississauga ON

QUALITY ASSURANCE/HACCP COORDINATOR (Contract for maternity leave)

- Maintained HACCP program (Inspection, record-keeping, verification, etc).

- Assisted with audits from the CFIA and implemented CAR’s.

- Monitored sanitation, GMP’s, SOP’s, labeling, packaging, code dates.

- Participated in external audit (CFIA).

- Introduced alternate method of analysis for Aw.

- Resolved customer complaints.

Jul 1998-Nov 2000 - QUALITY MEAT PACKERS, Brampton ON

QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNOLOGIST

- Collect samples and routine monitoring of incoming materials, processing and finished goods for acceptance to target or specification. This includes monitoring by means of chemical, microbiological, manual and instrumental methods.

- Perform microbiological and analytical sampling for product, water and environment.

- Perform daily monitoring and verification tasks as outlined in the HACCP program and issue corrective actions for deviations

- Ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures

- Monitored SOP’s, GMP’s, product labeling, packaging, code dates, temperatures.

- Prepared media and working solutions, and maintained records and equipment.

- Maintained computerized records of analysis.

EDUCATION

Polytechnic University of El Salvador

Agro-industrial Engineering (Equivalent to a 4-year B.S., U of T)

(Food Science/Technology-oriented)

Other courses: Humber College: Quality Control I & II

University of Guelph: Food Science Courses: Food Science, Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology and Food Analysis

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