Food, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic manufacturing industries work professionals experience with more than 9 years
Experience
Quality Technician (Coffee beverage) Club Coffee, Toronto Feb 2024 – Present
Conducting regular quality checks on finished goods and entering results into the database
Calibrating/cleaning instruments and equipment used for testing purposes on the production floor
Maintaining product quality and food safety program practices including BRC, HACCP, QA / QC, GMP, Sanitation, and good hygiene practices
Determine disposition for any non-compliant WIP or finished product, or initiate product holds
Preparation, sensory, and releasing of in-process products
Participate and assist in audits- includes reporting findings, and follow-up on corrective actions
Updating & maintaining documentation control. Prepare samples for lab testing
Investigate customer complaints, and conduct analysis & follow-ups as required
Facilitate Internal GMP audit. Facilitate quality training for staff
QA Technician (Peanut butter) Golden Boys Foods, Brampton Sep 2023 – Feb 2024
Ensure product quality & and safety and GMP through regular inspections. Educating production personnel about food safety and quality procedures and requirements
Ensure that packaging and ingredients meet specifications before production
Perform analytical testing during in-process products and note the results following correct GDP/GLP practices (Salt, Aflatoxin, penetrometer, grind size, Viscosity, set check, etc.)
Maintain laboratory materials inventory and calibration schedule on time
Extensively involved in the sensory evaluation on flavouring samples, raw materials, and finished products
Collect retains, customers, and special requirement product samples for further evaluation
Conduct swabbing and other sampling (water, air, etc.) and perform trend analysis. Prepare eCOC and sample analysis using 3rd party portal
Oversees sanitation -Pre-sanitation, post sanitation and pre-ops. Chemical concentrations check
Perform CCP monitoring and verification task – follow deviation and corrective action procedures
Report any GMP violation or non-conformity, investigate, and follow up on the CAPA
Assists in the investigation of customer complaints and dispositions of out-of-date materials
Maintain the electronic records system and portals up to date, participate in equipment calibration and lab supply orders
Create COA as per customer requirement and review and document COA from supplier of raw material (Food and packaging)
Lead the effort to identify and review deviations, determine root cause, and develop CAPAs in collaboration with Quality teams, Operations staff, and suppliers to address product quality issues and issues detected by warehouse operations and DC’s
Certify CAPA completion and effectiveness
Monitor manufacturing process - Escalate critical issues to Quality/Operations leadership as required and implement appropriate quality notifications, administer holds/releases physically & in SAP. Support and guide decisions around the disposition of out-of-spec materials
Monitor progress against improvement initiatives identified by Quality Engineers, Continuous improvement, and the Manufacturing engineer’s team
Conduct documentation reviews in the plant for compliance with existing procedures and instructions, and verify the effectiveness of procedures and instructions
Perform final review of executed batch and filling records and disposition product
Initiate, revise, and review controlled documentation including procedures, investigations, deviations, and reports
Participate in routine GMP, internal, and corporate audits readiness and execution. Document and evaluate audit findings and implement appropriate corrective actions
Monitor compliance during Quality and safety leadership walkthroughs and note the non-conformance in the facility: Safety near-misses, accidents, and hazard identification
Track and drive improvements in quality KPIs and NCRs. Lead the coordination of Investigations of customer and consumer complaints (QI)
Analyze the gap between regulatory GMP requirements and operational systems. Support active programs for Quality process improvement
QA Technician (Veggie) Veg-Pak Produce Ltd, Toronto Jan 2020 – Jun 2020
Conducts various production samples to perform physical, chemical, and microbiological testing and document
Oversees all quality and food safety functions at all. foods production facilities and warehouse
Participates in monthly self-inspection program
Assists in scheduling inspections, summarizing results, assigning corrective actions, and verification of completion
Champions quality and food safety initiatives to monitor and document product, facility, and worker compliances
Assist in generating master production records and other documentation
Performs and documents in-process quality checks
Performs and documents facility, equipment and environmental monitoring
Maintains and monitors all current Quality programs: GMP, HACCP, Prerequisite programs, BRC
Conducts daily GMP inspection of the facility, production, non-production equipment, and personnel practices, identifies non-conformances, and confidently addresses for change and corrective action
Conducts pathogen, ATP and allergen swabbing as per schedule
Report any Food Safety and quality issues to address Production, Maintenance, Warehousing, or Purchasing management. Documents findings in a clear, concise, and structured format
Work on documentation for all non-conformances and reported for analysis, tracking, and corrective actions
Conducts training, huddle meetings, and/or retraining exercises for Food Safety and Quality non-conformances, and new or updated procedures
Enforce GMP, HACCP, Food Security, and Allergens among production staff
Completes daily QA/QC check sheets
Places on Hold any non-compliant ingredients, finished products, packaging, WIP
Conduct internal premises inspection (outside/inside) to identify structural (cracks, gaps, holes, etc.), and pest control issues
FSQA Technician (Meat) Maple leaf Foods, Brampton Jun 2016 – Feb 2017
Provide leadership and direction to Operators on the line with a particular focus on blending, formulation, CCPs, and documentation
Guide product SOPs and steps in formulating product blends while maintaining traceability and proper documentation of lot codes and batches in SAP
Conduct CCP and/or Prerequisite Program training including verification of training effectiveness
Immediately address deviations to FSQA procedures by coaching and re-training
Maintain and deliver GMP Training and CCP presentations as a member of the plant new hire orientation program
Maintain hold and release databases - internal and SAP. Assist CFIA inspectors with CVS tasks or other support as requested
Support all aspects of audit preparation and execution including documentation, preparation, program review, on-site inspection, training, and other duties as required
