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Elmira, Ontario, Canada

Work with quality team to successfully deliver quality programs. Act as key liaison with on site “CFIA inspector and regulatory.• Audited, improved, and further developed quality system to resulting in an excellent rating on SQF level 3 audit, continued CFIA HACCP recognition (with all issue addressed at time of audit), and repeated successful customer audits. • Developed, modified and delivered monthly quality training for employee’s to effectively meet the requirement for SQF and… Show more Work with quality team to successfully deliver quality programs. Act as key liaison with on site “CFIA inspector and regulatory.• Audited, improved, and further developed quality system to resulting in an excellent rating on SQF level 3 audit, continued CFIA HACCP recognition (with all issue addressed at time of audit), and repeated successful customer audits. • Developed, modified and delivered monthly quality training for employee’s to effectively meet the requirement for SQF and HACCP. • Initiate monthly quality management meeting consisting of reporting and tracing of key quality indicators, quality objectives and 4equality improvement teams focus on key areas of improvement such as implementation of a computer based PM program Show less

Kitchener, Canada Area

Oversee suppliers status and facility approvals based on GFSI audits (BRC,SQF, GAP), gluten free status, and social responsibility audits and vendor visitPolicy and procedure development and implementation around, supplier approval, gluten free, recall procedure, GFSI Certification, etc.Oversee continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction product, reformulation, and supplier transfersOversee technical service customer relations See duties below

Kitchener, Canada Area

Act as key liaison person with stores regarding product quality issues and technical service inquiries (information on products)Act as key liaison person with supplier in order to improve and resolve arising issue. Troubles shoot individual and large scale product problems arising from stores and distribution. Audit and trouble shoot supplier Administer M&M Meat Shops product return process. Trainer for new employees, field consultants and franchise partners regarding foods safety… Show more Act as key liaison person with stores regarding product quality issues and technical service inquiries (information on products)Act as key liaison person with supplier in order to improve and resolve arising issue. Troubles shoot individual and large scale product problems arising from stores and distribution. Audit and trouble shoot supplier Administer M&M Meat Shops product return process. Trainer for new employees, field consultants and franchise partners regarding foods safety and qualityAdminister product testing programs including laboratory testing and taste panels. Key contact for CFIA and Health Inspectors. .Joint Health and Safety Committee MemberSupport Consumer Affairs and customer inquiries, complaints and elevated incidences. Show less

St Marys, Ontario

Senior Quality Assurance person at the St. Marys facility, reporting to the US East Coast Quality Assurance Manager, achieving 26% reduction in First Pass Quality failures in 2006Oversaw maintenance, and internal auditing of various quality programs, including HACCP program and MFI Quality Program (team based).Revitalized HACCP team achieving significant reductions in audit non conformancesMember of the plant’s Operation Council and Smart Team that clearly defined 2006 goals, formed… Show more Senior Quality Assurance person at the St. Marys facility, reporting to the US East Coast Quality Assurance Manager, achieving 26% reduction in First Pass Quality failures in 2006Oversaw maintenance, and internal auditing of various quality programs, including HACCP program and MFI Quality Program (team based).Revitalized HACCP team achieving significant reductions in audit non conformancesMember of the plant’s Operation Council and Smart Team that clearly defined 2006 goals, formed 4 plant focus and improvement teams and delivered over $217, 000 CAD in reductions in last year of operations. Key contact for on-site CFIA inspectors, customers, corporate quality personnel, and SQF auditors.Developed and delivered with training team over 15 in house training programs resulting in increased awareness, skill level, and regulatory complianceFamiliar with egg processing and drying.Achieved 26% reduction in First Pass Quality failures in 2006Joint Health and Safety Member Show less

Mitchell, Ontario

Responsible for the coordination of activities for the quality assurance laboratory team. Duties included scheduling, staffing, supervision, training and development of personnel in the laboratory.Responsible for laboratory quality practices and the implementation of ISO 17025 standard for testing facilities.Responsible for coordination of the internal auditing team and working with various teams in the implementation of the Parmalat Quality Management Systems and continuous… Show more Responsible for the coordination of activities for the quality assurance laboratory team. Duties included scheduling, staffing, supervision, training and development of personnel in the laboratory.Responsible for laboratory quality practices and the implementation of ISO 17025 standard for testing facilities.Responsible for coordination of the internal auditing team and working with various teams in the implementation of the Parmalat Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement.Responsible for the development and implementation of FSEP and coordinating activities of HACCP team. This included both the development and implementation of the Prerequisite Programs and HACCP plan. Developed and implemented internal audit and inspection system.Active member of Quality Production Team. Various duties included working with customers and governmental representatives, troubleshooting, and various training including HACCP, GMP, Sanitation, Safety, Pasteurization and Allergens. Responsible for the development and implementation of our Quality Management System in order to meet ISO 9000 standard. Responsible for the coordination activities of the ISO team.Familiar with various aspects of government regulation in the areas of DPRIS Show less

Certificate In Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution And Mediaiton

Courses include: Understanding Conflict I, Understanding Conflict II, Communication in Creative Leadership, Transformative Mediation.

B.Sc. Honours Biology, Microbiology

Activities and Societies: Major courses included: Food Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Mycology, Microbial Physiology.

Education record

Courses included: Fundamentals of Quality Assurance, Principles of Quality Assurance, Design of Experiment, and Basic Concepts.