Overseeing the operation for Intertek- Agri in Southern Ontario

Teaching the Grain Industry how to sample/divide/grade & analyze of Ontario grown grains

o Coordinate weighing of in and outbound shipmentso Grading grain and lab testing (Gmo & Vomi testing)o Developing in house FN program and testing of sampleso Manage and oversee grading room staffo Coordinate and provide grain grading training inhouse and to the industry

o Assist with developing, implementing and maintaining of Food Safety Programs (GMP Plus & CGC HACCP + CIPRS) across the P&H Grain Network to ensure programs are current and assist during audit time.o Implementation of internal check sample programs.o Provide inhouse grader training. o Conduct corrective action reports, including root cause analysis on quality and customer concerns. o Resource to Company pertaining to Grain Quality and Food Safety

o Oversee onsite Quality Assurance, grading and analysis for grain going in and out of the Hamilton Grain Terminal on a daily basis.o Running of PLC equipment onsite to receive and ship grain. o Quality assurance of Wheat transfers to Flour Mill onsite.o Provide daily intake information to Merchandising and Terminal Operations teams, especially of new crop data at harvest.o Assist with developing, implementing and maintaining of Food Safety Programs (GMP Plus & CGC HACCP +… Show more o Oversee onsite Quality Assurance, grading and analysis for grain going in and out of the Hamilton Grain Terminal on a daily basis.o Running of PLC equipment onsite to receive and ship grain. o Quality assurance of Wheat transfers to Flour Mill onsite.o Provide daily intake information to Merchandising and Terminal Operations teams, especially of new crop data at harvest.o Assist with developing, implementing and maintaining of Food Safety Programs (GMP Plus & CGC HACCP + CIPRS) across the P&H Grain Network to ensure programs are current and assist during audit time.o Preparing and coordinate vessel samples to customers and testing labs. o Implementation of internal check sample programs.o Provide inhouse grader training. o Conduct corrective action reports, including root cause analysis on quality and customer concerns. o Resource to Company pertaining to Grain Quality and Food Safety. o Specialty projects pertaining to grain quality between Grain and P&H Flour Mill Group.o Travel to other locations was requested and assist in grain grading quality assessments for various shipments Show less

- Grain Inspector- Level 3 October 2010 to April 2019- Managing Ontario Office day to day Operations March 2015 to April 2019o Grading/inspecting/analysis of grain samples coming into the laboratory following all requirements according to the Canada Grain Act and Canadian Grain Commission.o Perform onsite inspections (sampling and grading) at loading/discharge facilities- vessel, railcars, containers and trucks.o Organize, store, distribute, dispose of stored samples… Show more - Grain Inspector- Level 3 October 2010 to April 2019- Managing Ontario Office day to day Operations March 2015 to April 2019o Grading/inspecting/analysis of grain samples coming into the laboratory following all requirements according to the Canada Grain Act and Canadian Grain Commission.o Perform onsite inspections (sampling and grading) at loading/discharge facilities- vessel, railcars, containers and trucks.o Organize, store, distribute, dispose of stored samples, operate, maintain, and calibrate critical laboratory equipment (moisture meters, scales, dockage testers, protein testers, Falling Number machine and VOM testing equipment.o Scheduling of inspections, quoting inspection work, issuing documents for both submitted samples and official inspections, invoicing of all work performed though the Ontario office. o Teaching grader training for the Ontario Grain Industry.o Developing, writing, implementing and follow up of quality and food safety procedures, documents and manuals. Assisting with onsite inhouse and certification Audit- ISO 9001.o Seed Crop Inspection- inspecting seed fields myself along with managing seed crop inspections from beginning to end for the company’s clients- hiring, helping with yearly training review of LSCI’s and coordinating field inspections, ensuring completion of seed crop inspection reports were done in a timely matter back to CSGA for each contracted field for Seed crop certificates to be issued. o Resource the grain industry, helping troubleshoot and provide ideas pertaining to grain quality.o Overseeing a staff of 6 people year-round and up to 12 people during Vessel Navigation season. Show less

- Management Trainee April 2005 to August 2006o Looking after Chemical & Seed Warehouse.o Seed crop inspection applications for Seed Growers to CSGA.o Probe Room duties for inbound and outbound shipments.o Field Inspections for Soybeans and Edible Beans.o Soil Sampling and mapping fields.o Grading and gmo strip testing grain.o Trading room- assisting merchants, logistics and admins with duties.o Hyland Seed Lab assisting with germination testing & learning… Show more - Management Trainee April 2005 to August 2006o Looking after Chemical & Seed Warehouse.o Seed crop inspection applications for Seed Growers to CSGA.o Probe Room duties for inbound and outbound shipments.o Field Inspections for Soybeans and Edible Beans.o Soil Sampling and mapping fields.o Grading and gmo strip testing grain.o Trading room- assisting merchants, logistics and admins with duties.o Hyland Seed Lab assisting with germination testing & learning the world seed testing.o Shadowing & learning sales world. - Quality Control Inspector/HACCP Coordinator September 2006 to September 2010o Responsibility to train in Quality, HACCP and grading of grain and oilseeds for new and current individuals, group and company wide.o Develop, review and maintaining of 2 HACCP Plans.o Assist in facility in house and third party certifications audits- Pro Cert, SQF, CGC HACCP/CIPRS and CFIA (Seed Production).o Resource to Operators on quality and food safety issues.o Scale operation and assessing quality of inbound and outbound grain and oilseeds for domestic and Export shipments.o Directing product from scale to proper receiving and shipping areas.o Evaluating the compliance of grains and oil seeds being exported and assessing export product documentation.o Ensuring and record keeping that non-compliant products are removed from being shipped, destroyed or that other acceptable action is taken.o Collecting and preparing samples from production, harvest and processing areas for subsequent laboratory analysis to test for residues, disease agents and contaminants in grain and oil seeds as per customer request.o Assist in grading and documentation of seed grain and oilseeds.o Responsible for completion of Internal Calibration of testing equipment.o Arranging of contractor Calibration for Moisture Meters and Scale on an annual basis.o Supervise monitoring of paperwork flow of 3 processing plants, 2 shipping warehouses and multiple receiving areas. Show less