Food Safety, Quality & Compliance Manager at P&H Milling Group (2025-05 – Present)
- Provide corporate-level leadership supporting 8 manufacturing sites across Canada, driving alignment on food safety, regulatory compliance, and quality standards across diverse operations
- Lead enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives, strengthening QA systems and enhancing operational performance across sites
- Oversee regulatory compliance for packaging and labeling, including approvals for export markets
- Partner cross-functionally to resolve complex, multi-site quality and compliance challenges
- Develop and present QA performance insights to executive leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making
- Lead and support CFIA, BRC, and customer audits, ensuring enterprise-wide audit readiness and consistent compliance across sites
Senior Manager, QA & Operations at Dogs We Love Inc. (2022-04 – 2025-05)
- Directed integrated QA and operations across 3 retail locations and 3 production bakeries, aligning quality, production, and business objectives
- Streamlined production workflows, reducing bottlenecks and improving throughput, sanitation standards, and employee safety
- Led regulatory compliance initiatives, ensuring accuracy of product claims and labeling standards
- Managed and developed cross-functional teams, driving accountability and performance across retail and production
- Strengthened customer trust by providing expert guidance on food safety and product-related concerns
- Contributed to business growth through operational improvements and support in sales initiatives
National Quality & Food Safety Manager at Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited (2019-12 – 2022-04)
- Led national quality and food safety programs across 5 manufacturing sites, ensuring standardized compliance and performance
- Provided strategic leadership on quality systems, continuous improvement, and regulatory alignment across operations
- Conducted corporate audits to identify gaps, drive corrective actions, and implement best practices at scale
- Managed cross-site CAPA processes addressing systemic quality risks and compliance issues
- Acted as key liaison with customers, providing guidance and reinforcing confidence in product safety and quality standards
- Delivered QA performance reporting to senior leadership, influencing corporate-level decisions
QA Manager at Sofina Foods Inc. (2010-11 – 2019-11)
- Led QA operations within a high-volume manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with CFIA, BRC, and customer standards
- Managed and developed a 10-member QA team, including mentoring future leaders and strengthening team capability
- Drove audit excellence, achieving BRC Grade A certification for 8 consecutive years
- Optimized HACCP framework (5 plans consolidated into 3), improving efficiency and program sustainability
- Delivered cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives within QA operations using data-driven and Six Sigma methodologies
- Oversaw microbiology and chemistry laboratories, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness
- Acted as primary liaison with CFIA, addressing regulatory requirements and driving program enhancements
Food Safety Analyst / HACCP Coordinator at Maple Leaf Consumer Foods (2008-10 – 2010-11)
- Maintained and enhanced HACCP and food safety programs in alignment with regulatory requirements
- Developed and implemented sanitation programs, improving compliance and operational hygiene standards
- Led CFIA, BRC, and customer audits, including corrective and preventive action planning
- Collaborated with regulatory authorities to support compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
QA Supervisor at AFC Food Group (2007 – 2008)
Progressively advanced through QA and QC roles, building a strong technical foundation in food safety, laboratory operations, and regulatory compliance
QA Technician at European Quality Meats & Sausages (2005 – 2007)
QC Analyst at Premier Candle Corporation (2002 – 2005)
Led audits, developed food safety programs, conducted testing, and supported production quality across multiple industries
