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Kamloops, Bc, Ca

British Columbia, Canada

 Managing both Quality Control and packaging department by leading, coaching and training a team of QC technicians, Packaging & Sanitation employees Reviewing monthly KPI’s and taking necessary actions to improve overall Quality, safety, and production output, efficiency & losses. Implementing, maintaining, and monitoring Food Safety management program  Monitoring quality performance at each facility and communicating monthly Quality results with the Executive Team. Setting standards and monitoring quality performance of products produced at Co-Packaging companies (BC, AB, ON). Occasional travelling to production facilities to audit the programs against set standards. Responsible for maintaining the HOLD and Release database and taking necessary actions on the non-conformance products. Recording & reviewing customer complaints to ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented in place to prevent further complaints. Maintaining Product Recall program and performing annual mock recalls. Developing, reviewing, and updating SOPs for Quality, Sanitation and packaging employees. Annual training on GMPs, and Sanitation procedures. Reviewing biweekly pest control reports. Performing, reviewing, and training QC personnel on micro analysis of finished product. Planning, coordinating, scheduling, and executing on-site production activities. Providing detailed and accurate monthly reporting information for safety, production, and performance related matters.

Canada

 Trained employees on GMPs, Personal Hygiene and allergen management. Performed all monthly HACCP Pre-Requisite program surveys. Performed raw meat and dry ingredients inspection against company’s quality standards. Assisted QA manager in reviewing and troubleshooting customer complaints. Performed daily collection of microbiological, sensory and QA retain samples by aseptic technique. Provided technical support to all the functional groups on quality issues. Planned and performed weekly environmental swabbing of both food contact and non-food contact surfaces for microbiological analysis. Verified CCP checks, Pre-shipment reviews (PSR) and Allergen checks as outlined in HACCP requirements. Examined, troubleshooted, and reported issues related to foreign materials found in raw materials, processing, and packaging lines.

Kitchener, Canada Area

• Assisting with HACCP, SQF and other customer audits. • Providing technical support to all the functional groups on quality issues.• Providing training to all new employees on GMPs and Personal Hygiene.• Providing training and support to QA staff on product, line processes and data collection.• Supervising & managing the customer complaints investigative process and reports.• Performing and verifying all the weekly and monthly HACCP Pre-Requisite programs and report any non-conformance to HACCP Coordinator• Updating and maintaining customer’s quality specifications.• Maintaining hold and Release databases by identifying and responding to any deviations from CFIA standards and guidelines and report any non-conformance related to quality and safety for further actions.• Examining, troubleshooting and reporting issues related to foreign materials found in raw materials, processing and packaging lines.• Completing monthly customer reports and deliver data to customer via automation in a timely manner.• Performing CCP verification checks, Pre-shipment reviews (PSR) and Allergen checks as outlined in HACCP requirements.• Assisting in implementation of traceability program, food safety audits and mock recall programs.• Audit quality data and act upon discrepancies in a timely manner.

Montreal, Canada Area

• Assisted the GCRC biobar manager in ordering, receiving and delivering the products for more than 50 laboratories.• Maintained the inventory of the stock products and troubleshooting any issues.

Montreal, Canada Area

• Supervised, monitored and conducted examinations for undergraduate students.• Addressed emergency situations like panic and sickness, by understanding the needs of physically and learning challenged students.

Montreal, Canada Area

• Assisted in maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment’s.• Ensured that laboratory is well-stocked and resourced.• Assisted in sterilization of laboratory equipment’s, and disposal of bio-hazard waste.

Master'S Degree, Food Science

Highlighted Courses • Food Quality Assurance • Advanced Food Processing • Food Traceability • Food Safety Risk Assessment • Current Food.

Bachelor'S Degree, Biotechnology

Highlighted Courses Food Biotechnology Microbiology Bioinformatics Biochemistry Tissue Engineering Genetic Engineering Protein Engineering.