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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Verified documentation to ensure adherence to the written HACCP programs.• Identified and resolved variances to bring products in line with requirements.• Monitored and maintained food safety and quality programs to the BRC standards.• Trained staff with GMP's/HACCP/Quality Food Safety.• Performed inspections /internal audits according to written programs & record results and ensure CARs are completed.• Coordinated and prepared for customer audits and 3rd party audit (BRC)• Managed supplier and ingredient approval for raw & packaging material • Performed glass audit on monthly basis and record results.• Collaborated with the Operations team to build readiness for unannounced audits.• Performed pre-operational inspection and follow up for any non-compliance.• Performed sanitation and microbial swabbing.• Monitored the Critical Control Points and look for or eliminate any deviations.• Implemented Hold procedures for suspect product and/or product evaluations and testing.• Collected and submitted samples for laboratory analysis and retention sampling.• Performed Quality Control Testing (sifter sample testing, calibration & physical testing).• Any other QA duties assigned by the management.

• Developed Standard Operating Procedures for production of uncontaminated food.• Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.• Safeguard customer requirements as well as product quality standards by delivering support.• Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.• Developed and audited practices, programs and reporting system metrics for optimal efficiency.• Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.• Identified and resolved variances to bring products in line with requirements.• Performed visual assessment of products to evaluate conformance with quality standards.• Conducted investigations into questionable test results.• Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.• Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.

• Communicated effectively with customers to plan large or specialized orders, providing customers with recommendations, samples and response to particular requests.• Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.• Created appealing food arrangements for party trays and specialized orders.• Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.• Handled busy, fast-paced situations and agitated customers with relative ease while remaining professional and calm.• Inspected equipment such as refrigerators and warming lamps every 2 hours to check compliance with safe operating levels.• Checked refrigerated and frozen cases and replenished low stock every month.• Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.• Opened new inventory and rotated stock by dates to maintain freshness.

Post Graduate Diploma, Biotechnology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs