Develop and implement ISO 9001 and ISO45001 systems.Manage all aspects of the Quality System, third-party certifications, regulatory (FDA, Health Canada & CFIA) registration & compliance, customer audits, etc.

Vendor Qualification, Equipment & Processes Validation, NPN submission, Monthly & Annual Health Canada Reporting, New Site Application, Developed PCP, etc,

Review and Approve Application for Submission to Health Canada. • Ensure compliance with the Cannabis Act and ACMPR.

Setup the operations of this new location and develop a highly motivated and efficient team. • Successfully manage operational costs and reduce break-even by 30%.• Coach team members to provide the best customer service consistently.• Develop staff to ensure customers receive the best quality of food and service.• Cross-train team members to increase efficiency.

As Quality Lab Supervisor my duties are but not limited to the following :-• Project Coordinator to set-up new equipments and implement procedures at CGT newly built plant in the US• Supervised and schedule Lab Technicians to meet operation and PDS testing requirements• Review Technicians testing and COA to ensure compliance to OEM and internal Test Methods• Investigate non-conformances and customers complaints using the principles of an 8D• Perform TS and Safety audits• Implement 5S within the Laboratory• Review work instructions and testing to prepare the Lab for ISO 17025• Ensure plant equipments calibrations are maintain.

On Sept 2004 I began my journey as a Quality Control Technician with Parmalat Canada Inc. • Performing analytical testing on, in-process and finished products • Investigating out of specification products• Conducting internal Quality and GMP audits• Maintained NIR instrument calibrationAfter one year of employment at Parmalat Canada Inc. I was promoted to Quality Control Supervisor in October 2005. I enjoyed the following responsibilities :-• Supervised and schedule Micro/Chemistry Lab Technicians to meet production and logistics needs.• Maintain and enforced a clean and safe working environment at all times.• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions to remove production constraints and improve product quality.• Coach Lab Technicians in developing and achieving individual performance goal.• Investigate and follow up customer complaints.• Perform Food Safety Risk Assessment and determine disposition of products.• Recommend and manage cost savings initiatives.• Review and approve label change.• Coordinate and develop new products in collaboration with R&D.• Maintain and coordinate all documentation changes: SOP’s, policies, procedures, formulations, forms and C of A’s.• Ensure quality systems are in compliance with Corporate Policies, HACCP, customers and regulatory requirements.• Train employees on GMP, HACCP, SOP, and WHMIS.• Coordinate and facilitate CFIA, Customer, Corporate and FSSC 22000 audits.• Conduct HACCP, GMP, Program and Safety audits.

• Reviewed raw data generated by analyst and released products on SAP• Trained colleagues on new and existing procedures• Sample packaging materials, raw materials and bulk products• Conducted routine chemical and physical analysis on packaging components, solid dosage and in-house water using analytical instrument as required• Wrote SOP’s; initiate deviation for out of specification products• Executes validation and investigation protocols to aid resolution of laboratory/facility investigations• Provided technical troubleshooting support and training to other team members• Performed all work in accordance with approved procedures, protocols, SOPs, GLPs and GMP to ensure the technical integrity, and regulatory compliance of all data generated• Purchased chemicals and lab supplies• Reconciliation of invoices