Jessica Brin

Experienced quality manager in the agri-food sector, recognized for expertise in food safety, regulatory compliance, certification, and continuous improvement. Solid experience in structuring quality departments, team management, audits, implementation of food safety systems, and supporting companies in meeting MAPAQ, RSAC, SQF, GFSI, organic, and customer requirements.

Quality Assurance Director - Fabrique à saveurs

(2026-02)

• Coordinate and maintain the SQF food safety system, including documentation, records, verifications, audits, and regulatory follow-ups.
• Monitor quality indicators, complaints, deviations, holds, returns, and microbiological analyses, and communicate results to management.
• Lead HACCP/SQF, recall/withdrawal, food defense, and food fraud teams, while promoting a food safety culture among staff.
• Implement continuous improvement plans, change management initiatives, training programs, and risk-based environmental monitoring.
• Analyze non-conformities, coordinate corrective and preventive actions, and verify their effectiveness to ensure product compliance and quality.

Quality and Regulatory Director - Cintech Agroalimentaire

(2021-10 - 2026-01)

• Structure the quality assurance, regulatory, and thermal processing department.
• Supervise and manage a team of technicians and professionals.
• Manage and monitor the department budget.
• Manage projects to meet client requirements within established timelines.
• Support industries in drafting and implementing MAPAQ, RSAC, GFSI, organic, kosher, and customer food safety systems.
• Carry out regulatory mandates related to research and development.
• Ensure client satisfaction and participate in the continuous improvement of the company.

Quality Director - Jus Dose

(2021-05 - 2021-10)

• Structure the quality assurance department.
• Supervise and manage a team of two quality assurance technicians.
• Manage and monitor the department budget.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders for project management.
• Act as the quality reference point.
• Implement and maintain SQF version 9.0 level 2, RSAC, organic, kosher, and Non-GMO certifications.
• Represent the company during audits and ensure rigorous follow-up of non-conformities and corrective measures.
• Participate in the launch of new products, new production lines, and plant projects.
• Resolve consumer complaints and quality issues by developing effective product containment programs.

Quality Coordinator - Locaal

(2019-10 - 2020-05)

• Lead and manage the implementation of SQF level 2 quality programs in the ready-to-eat sector.
• Actively participate in the research and development process for products and packaging.
• Perform organoleptic analyses from raw material to finished product.
• Participate in facility improvements related to plant construction.
• Identify resources, define priorities, and establish action plans.
• Conduct supplier audits and approvals.
• Keep applicable regulatory texts up to date and coordinate quality activities.

Quality Coordinator - Jus Dose

(2017-05 - 2019-10)

• Lead and manage the implementation of SQF level 2 quality programs.
• Identify objectives and performance indicators to be established.
• Ensure the quality system is established, implemented, and compliant with current standards.
• Monitor and improve the quality of the document management system.
• Plan and manage internal and external quality audit activities.
• Train employees on food safety, food security, and good manufacturing practices.
• Manage the team and tasks in the event of a product recall.
• Participate in new product development and investigations related to customer complaints.

HACCP/BRC Coordinator - Burnbrae Farms Ltd.

(2015-09 - 2017-05)

• Monitor traceability and product recall exercises.
• Keep the HACCP plan up to date.
• Review procedures and verify HACCP documents completed by production.
• Conduct internal audits and participate in organic, BRC, and customer audits.
• Participate in product research and development projects.
• Train employees on hygiene and food safety rules.
• Follow up on corrective actions.

Quality Assurance Technician - Burnbrae Farms Ltd.

(2013-09 - 2015-05)

• Conduct prerequisite program rounds and pre-operational inspections.
• Review procedures and verify HACCP documents completed by production.
• Conduct internal audits and participate in research and development projects.
• Train employees on hygiene and food safety rules.
• Write HACCP and internal procedures.
• Perform physicochemical and microbiological analyses on products.

Certificate - Food Science and Technology - Université Laval

D.E.C. - Dietetic Technology - Cégep de St-Hyacinthe (2012)