Sherry Tice (BASc, QAP, PCQI)

Experience

• 

  Quaker Oats Beverage Company

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2003

  Quality Assurance Coordinator

  •Inspected materials and processes and tested products to check for defects and flaws. Ensured compliance with new and existing quality standards and food safety regulations. •Implemented quality actions and developed company policies and procedures, resulting in streamlining processes and a measurable increase in quality and customer satisfaction. •Participated in corporate quality self-assessments and external quality audits, contributed to enhancing quality management practices, and achieved a compliance rating of 100%. Show less

• 

  Dare Foods Limited

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2014

  Quality Assurance Specialist

  •Held several diverse roles from a Raw Material Specialist, Quality Coordinator, and Quality Systems Specialist in a large-scale 100,000 sq ft food manufacturing facility.•Expert in food regulatory requirements in Canada and the United States. Comprehensive experience with GMP, HACCP, SPC, IPM, and internal, external, health & safety and customer audits.

• 

  Beresford Box Company Inc.

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Quality Assurance Manager

  • Supervised the quality assurance program in a 24/7 packaging manufacturing facility and performed on-site evaluations and internal and external audits. •Oversaw the sanitation program and swabbing protocols and ensured adherence to exacting standards of cleanliness and product safety, resulting in a 99% passing in sanitation inspections. •Liaised with customers and effectively resolved complaints, which resulted in a 20% increase in overall customer satisfaction ratings. Fulfilled customer requirements with a 98% customer satisfaction rate. •Directed operational enhancements that led to a remarkable 15% reduction in customer returns and products on hold, significantly improving the company's profit margins. •Established a 'Culture of Quality' by implementing coaching techniques and tools that supported the Management team, Supervisors, and team members. This led to a notable 25% increase in overall productivity and higher levels of employee engagement. Show less

• 

  Canary Rx

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2020

  Director of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs

  •After 3 years as Manager of Quality Assurance, was promoted to Director. Oversaw all regulatory affairs that resulted in licensing acquisition under the Cannabis Act. QAP Designate that guaranteed adherence to all quality assurance requirements. •Collaborated with contractors and internal staff to successfully finalize a two-year facility build-out that was meticulously designed and constructed to meet GMP standards. •Created and implemented comprehensive site strategies that covered quality assurance, security, sanitation, production, inventory, and regulatory compliance measures. •Regularly communicated with the President/CEO and Board of Directors and supervised a Quality Assurance Specialist.• As the Site Lead, supported new business operations and recruited and hired the Management and Quality Assurance teams.•Managed multiple projects and stakeholders, adeptly navigated the shifting demands and priorities to meet project deadlines with a 95% on-time completion rate. Show less

• 

  Amber Canada Inc.

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2021

  Quality Assurance Manager

  •Acquired the QAP designation for a cannabis startup 10,000 sq ft. processing and packaging facility. Communicated with the CEO and Board of Directors to support new business.•Devised and executed site strategies that covered quality assurance, security, sanitation, production, Inventory, and Regulatory compliance. Ensured flawless inventory management and submitted reports to regulatory bodies, resulting in 100% compliance.

• 

  Aleafia Health

  Nov 2021 - Mar 2023

  Manager of Quality Assurance & Quality Control

  •Led a team of 10 QA/QC professionals and directed these teams to devise diverse cost-saving initiatives, which resulted in substantial departmental cost savings that exceeded $300K.•A/QAP certification, supervised the final review and release of finished products to guarantee adherence to internal policies, procedures, and relevant regulations. •Improved the complaint management system, improved trending, and swiftly identified product issues. Resolved customer complaints within an average turnaround of 48 hours.•Certified the automated packaging equipment, which resulted in substantial cost savings and additional revenue through co-packing opportunities. Show less

• 

  Capsule Factory Nutraceuticals

  Oct 2023 - Feb 2024

  Manager of Quality Assurance, Quality Control & Regulatory Compliance

  •Managed all aspects of Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Regulatory for an 80,000 sq ft contract manufacturing facility for Natural Health Products (Canada), Dietary Supplements (US), and Food products (Canada and USA).•Ensured compliance with Natural Health Products Regulations (NHP), the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) and the Safe Foods for Canadians Act (SFCA). •Led 6 Quality Control and Quality Assurance professionals. Mentored employees to identify their strengths to reach their goals and push them outside their comfort zones. •Assisted in successfully closing the facility’s first Health Canada Inspection for Natural Health Products and renewing the site license. •Maintained HAACP, NSF, Kosher, Halal, Organic, and WADA certifications and renewed NSF for Dietary Supplements certification. Show less