Experience

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  Maxxam analytics

  Jun 2010 - Oct 2011

  Laboratory technician

  Microbiological food safety laboratory.

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  Medina quality

  Mar 2012 - Apr 2013

  Food safety auditor

  Conducted 3rd party FSQA/HACCP audits, specialising in airline & rail catering operations• Developed a software script (AHK) to simplify writing reports, decreasing the required time per report by 50%

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  Fontaine santé

  May 2013 - Nov 2014

  Ran the day-to-day QA/QC operations, including routine maintenance of the HACCP system, mock recalls and traceability exercises. Managed the consumer complaint system, including quality investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.• Assisted in the implementation of FSSC 22000 quality management system Oversaw and ensured the proper functioning of semi-automated production lines and GMPs of machine operators, including quality verification on semi-finished and finished products.

  • Interim HACCP Coordinator

    Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

  • Quality Assurance Technologist

    May 2013 - Jan 2014
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  Gate gourmet

  Nov 2014 - May 2017

  Quality assurance manager

  Ran the day-to-day QA/QC operations, including routine maintenance of the HACCP system, mock recalls and traceability exercises. Managed quality aspects of customer complaints, including investigations root cause analysis, and corrective actions. • Led customer and regulatory audits including follow-up and corrective actions (average of 8 audits per year)• Implemented a warehouse allergen control program• Managed the food safety training program for 250+ employees

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  Goodfood market

  May 2017 - Oct 2021

  Led national strategy for Food Safety and Quality, including overseeing the implementation of HACCP/QA systems in new facilities during the company’s Western expansion project and subsequent facility launches. • Established and led the Regulatory Affairs function to handle QA/regulatory aspects of product development and launches. Led regulatory compliance activities, including liaising with CFIA and advising internal stakeholders on relevant regulations.• Oversaw the management of FSQA and sanitation teams for all manufacturing sites (7 direct reports; 100+ employees)• Led supplier audit and product spec sheet / label reviews for 100+ suppliers, supporting the launch of .1000+ private label grocery products within 18 months Show less Designed, implemented, and maintained the HACCP and QA systems. Lead regulatory compliance activities, including liaising with CFIA and advising internal stakeholders on relevant regulations. Built and managed FSQA and Sanitation teams.• Designed and implemented the HACCP system from the ground up (hazard analysis, PCPs/PRPs, vendor approval, SSOPs)• Obtained CFIA license certifying Goodfood as a meat storage Establishment (Meat Inspection Regulations, 1990)• Built and managed the FSQA and Sanitation teams (50+employees, including associates, supervisors, and managers) Show less

  • National Director of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance

    May 2019 - Oct 2021

  • Director of Food Safety

    May 2017 - May 2019
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  Medina quality

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Manager, programme development

  Conducted regulatory research and development in support of the maintenance and development of food safety and quality audit programmes, including standards, inspection guidelines and auditing methodologies (3rd party audits).

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  Abbott

  May 2022 - now

  Project manager, regulatory affairs