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Canada

Implement Stage Gate Commercialization and Project Alignment Process for the organization. Lead weekly Steering Committee meeting and discussion, issue agenda, meeting notes and action items.Lead the implementation of SAP RD to the Greenleaf US plants through creation and maintenance of ingredient, packaging and finished good specifications, product.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Supporting a team of developers in the development and commercialization of novel retail and foodservice plant-based offerings at multiple manufacturing facilitiesReformulating and continuously improving existing plant-based offerings to meet consumer and customer requirements, satisfying emerging ingredient and nutrition trendsLeading the implementation.

Mississauga, Ontario

Utilize technical knowledge and expertise to mentor and coach junior product developers, work closely with senior leadership to solve challenges and implement continuous improvement initiatives.Led the successful launch of Schneiders Simply Lunch® kits, a “better for you” children’s lunch kit, made with simpler ingredients and which parents can feel good.

Kitchener, Guelph, Mississauga Ontario

Managed a team of 8 Specification Technologists responsible for the standardization of over 100 formulation template recipes, specifications and pSOPs in SAP Recipe Development (PLM), providing the foundation on which to build the remaining 2200 SKUs and all in-process steps. Worked collaboratively with a cross-functional team to develop and ultimately.

Kitchener, Ontario

Developed retail products from concept to launch for both branded and private label customers; identified and executed formulation and process improvements to reduce costs and improve product quality.Developed and maintained strong relationships with internal and external colleagues, spanning 10+ production facilities and head office, as well as suppliers.

Kitchener, Canada Area

Managed a lab staff of nine personnel on three different shifts to provide seamless 24 hour core chemistry testing and full nutrition analysis, providing support to the Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Sales and Marketing, and Regulatory Affairs teams.Fostered collaboration and clear communication across shifts to build a strong, unified team, and ensure.

Kitchener, Canada Area

As Senior Chemist, I was responsible for training staff on testing procedures and issuing analytical reports, including full nutrition analysis reports for development of the nutrition facts panel on finished product packaging. I helped operators troubleshoot lab instrumentation and performed preventative maintenance. I maintained the inventory of.

Kitchener, Canada Area

In the role of Chemist, my responsibilities included mineral, phosphate, bone, fatty acid and cholesterol analyses. In addition, I performed regular equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. I coordinated the trim monitoring program for the Kitchener facility and regularly updated the trim attributes to ensure accurate formulation by the LCF team.

Kitchener, Canada Area

As a lab technician, I was responsible for producing timely and accurate blend correction reports to production. I was also required to prepare samples for salt analysis on an alternate shift and test samples for fat, moisture and protein. In this role I issued timely and accurate reports which kept production running smoothly and ensured protein control.

Hons Bsc, Biology, Chemistry, Gerontology

Certificate In Food Science

Completed requirements for Certificate in Food Science - February 2007. Certificate earned by distance education (U of G Open Learning.