Afsaneh Samiei

Food Safety, Quality, and Compliance Specialist with over 15 years of experience in food manufacturing, including more than 7 years in the Canadian food industry. Certified BRCGS and PCQI with hands-on experience in HACCP plan development, internal audits, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Known for building strong food safety and quality systems, working closely with cross-functional teams to solve problems and improve operational performance.

Experienced in training employees, strengthening sanitation and quality programs, and helping organizations maintain high food safety standards.

FSQA Consultant - Crunch sun - Newmarket

(2025-06)

• Registered CFIA establishment and licensing requirements
• Ensure facility design and documentation meet regulatory expectations
• Developed HACCP plans for product categories from scratch
• Established PRPs
• Stablish supplier approval program
• Stablished Traceability and recall system
• Reviewed facility layout for Product flow, zoning and EMP
• Defined raw material flow, personnel flow, and waste flow
• Created SOPs, GMP manuals, SSOPs, and work instructions

Food safety, Quality & Compliance Specialist | BRCGS Internal Auditor - FGF Brands - North York

(2022-11 - 2025-06)

• Conducted +20 internal audits across multiple FGF facilities, identifying compliance gaps and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Developed and implemented 10 HACCP plans from scratch for new facilities and maintained existing HACCP programs for the site I was covered through regular reassessments and updates
• Maintained and updated SOPs and records to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and system changes focusing on risk management and regulatory adherence
• Provided support during external audits
• Reviewed validation results, and supporting documentation completed by QA Leads
• Delivered comprehensive training to enhance team proficiency in CCP monitoring, GMP and operating procedures
• Conducted thorough evaluations of hazards associated with raw materials and production processes to mitigate risks

Quality Assurance Coordinator - Weston Foods - Toronto

(2020-12 - 2022-11)

• Conducted daily shop floor inspections to verify compliance with GMP and presiders, identifying gaps and ensuring timely CAPAs
• Conducted vertical and full traceability exercises for finished products, raw materials, and packaging materials
• Conducted customer complaint and incident investigations, performed root cause analysis, implemented CAPAs, and completed reports on time
• Performed validation activities for allergen, bakes, CIP cleaning, label claims, label coding, and metal detection
• Used Minitab to analyze data and create graphs for shelf-life studies and quality assessments
• Conducted scientific assessments of biological hazards, with a focus on Hepatitis A and Norovirus, to support hazard analysis and food safety programs for fresh and frozen berry products
• Analyzed quality data and prepared KPI reports to support continuous improvement
• Worked with cross-functional teams on product quality and process improvement initiatives

Quality Assurance Tech - Elite Sweets Brands Inc. - Brampton

(2019-10 - 2020-12)

• Conducted process checks across production, packaging, sanitation, and warehouse to ensure compliance with GMP & procedures
• Implemented Hold procedures for suspect products
• Verified the proper functioning of testing equipment
• Prepared and communicated detailed reports on quality inspection activities, providing actionable insights to the QA Team Leader and stakeholders
• Accurately documented all QA activities in real-time, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements
• Supported investigations into consumer and customer complaints, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining product quality
• Actively participated in plant trials, collaborating with cross-functional teams to test new processes and improve operational efficiency
• Conducted shelf-life studies to evaluate product quality, food safety, and shelf-life stability

M.Sc. - Food Science and technology - Azad University (2010 - 2012)

B.Sc. - Food Science and technology - Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2006 - 2010)