Alpesh Patel

Food, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic manufacturing industries work professionals experience with more than 9 years

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• Assists in the investigation of customer complaints and dispositions of out-of-date materials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) 

• Introduce their clients to all available insurance policy options and clearly explain them
• Promote and sell a variety of insurance products
• Ensure that all medical and other necessary forms are filled out and filed
•  Arrange a payment method with the insured in writing
• Follow up on claims filed by clients
• Calculate premiums based on medical information and other discussed factors
• Interview prospective clients
• Process all insurance policy requests

Quality Operation Specialist (Cosmetic) Estee Lauder Companies., Markham Jul 2020 – Nov 2022

• 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

• 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

• Post Graduate AdvancedDiploma in Biotechnology 

• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology