Aktaben Parmar
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Self-motivated and enthusiastic achiever who is currently contributing to Give and Go as a quality assurance Technician and seeking a better opportunity to learn and grow.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Technician
Mondelez International - Give and Go Prepared Foods
2023.06 - Current
- Accountable for product quality by conducting regular checks as per procedure and educating production personnel on product quality standards
- Accountable for ingredients and packaging meeting specification prior to use in production
- Responsible for first pack check verification by performing visual inspection, measuring dimensions, sensory evaluation
- Analyse and maintain the quality of all products, as per set procedure and following allergen and microbial testing procedure of finished products, raw materials, packaging materials and air water testing
- Perform finished product testing by collecting the samples
- Prepared COC for the lab and send it to the Mondelez approved labs
- Verify the Certificates of Analysis (COA) for the sensitive ingredients and arrange required testing for samples
- Responsible for KPI reports, QA disposable, monthly GMP reports, food safety walks and inspections, and submitting food safety related work orders to the relevant departments
- Accountable for product release by verifying the COA with the testing limits
- Maintain logs for product holds, microbiological testing and product quality
- Daily verification of CQP (Critical Quality Point) & CCP (Critical Control Point)
- Capture non-conformities in Corrective and Preventive (CAPA) log, conducting root cause analyses for deviations
- Responsible for SOP’s and update forms and procedures as needed
- Ensure the highest standards of product and packaging quality while adhering to product usage and budgetary guidelines
- Recommended changes in manufacturing practices or production flow to enhance product safety
- Responsible for recommending changes in manufacturing practices and or production flow to ensure product safety.
Quality Assurance Technician
Canada’s Island Garden O/a FIGR
2020.09 - 2023.05
- Co-ordinate with QA manager and GMP advisor to develop, implement, and maintain QMS system and GMP for packaging processes
- Monitor compliance with QMS, conducting regular audits of procedures and documentation
- Monitor and inspect product, processes, facilities, and equipment’s in packaging to ensure compliance to SOPs
- GMP and government regulations
- Ensure timely entry QC results into SAGE and co-ordinate with QA manager on the release of dried harvest lost
- Lead packaging inventory counts
- Complete ERP system transaction related to Work order reviews and product release, plant harvest, inventory adjustment, QC samples etc
- Prepare well organized batch files for review by (A)QAP
- Label ordering, Label proof review and approval, Label receiving and verification
- Review day-to-day operations to ensure compliance with SOP, Good documentation practices and industry regulations
- Participate in conducting, documenting Internal Quality Audit
- Work with department leaders to identify and document quality incidents and deviations in eQMS system and participate in quality investigation, general deviation reports
- Assist the QA Director with special requests and projects that may be outside of day-to-day responsibilities.
Quality Control Technician
Canada’s Island Garden O/a FIGR
2019.06 - 2020.08
- Responsible for verification of the quality of the product, GMP compliance, ensuring food safety, adherence to quality management system and support R&D projects to meet product specification and customer demands
- Pre-operational inspection of equipment and processing area
- Raw material inspection and testing
- Perform various in-line quality control checks and packaging inspection
- Conduct GMP training of plant employees
- Perform the sample analysis using the HPLC techniques.
Education
Diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technician -
Seneca College
North York, ON04.2019
Bachelors of pharmacy (B.Pharm) -
Babaria Institute of Pharmacy, Gujarat Technological university, India
04.2016
Skills
- Experience in food processing procedures with good knowledge in addressing Qualitative and Quantitative assessment and occupational Safety and Health legislation.
- Efficient in Food safety assessment, problem solving, data analysis report generation and interpreting the results.
- HACCP certified.
- Experience in international audits, SQF, Amazon, Target and other internal audits.
- Have more than 4 years of experience as a Quality Assurance and Quality Control Technician in food and cannabis industry.
- Performing qualitative and quantitative analysis of raw material, finished product, Stability, process validation using analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, TLC, UV/VIS Spectroscopy, particle size analysis Karl Fisher, Wet chemistry.
- Understand common pharmaceutical manufacturing and analytical terminology including the concept of GMP and SOP.
- Knowledge of ERP, C15 and EQMS system.
- Work effectively with computer software and hardware, including analytical instrument, spreadsheet, and MS office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent Team Player who enjoys working closely with others as well as independent.
- Completing tasks and projects on time and being punctual.
Certification
HACCP
Additional Information
· Training and Team Leadership: During the Mondelez audit, I trained and mentored a team comprising production, logistics, and sanitation personnel. I developed a comprehensive questionnaire for the team, regularly briefed them on the required forms and procedures, and encouraged participation in daily quizzes. As a result of these efforts, our plant achieved the highest score in the audit, earning praise from both my manager and the auditor.
· Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis: At Give and Go Prepared Foods, we encountered a challenge with metal contaminants in our production process. Despite three days of effort by our maintenance team to identify the root cause, the issue persisted. I was assigned to the task to help the team to figure out the RCA, I took a hands-on approach, conducting a thorough investigation. Through my efforts, I successfully pinpointed the true root cause of the metal contamination. My findings led to a notable recognition from the plant manager, marking a significant achievement in resolving the issue.
· New installation of the Automation room: At FIGR (Canada’s Island Garden), I played a pivotal role when the decision was made to install a fully automated room for dried flower packaging. I was tasked with preparing all necessary forms and procedures, including developing comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and creating essential forms. Additionally, I conducted training sessions for all employees, ensuring they were proficient in their tasks and knowledgeable about operating the new machinery. I received certificates of appreciation from my manager, HR department, and plant manager in recognition of my successful implementation of this initiative.
· Continuous improvement lead: Currently at Give and Go Prepared Foods, I am tasked with leading giveaway projects. I am dedicated to resolving these issues by implementing new SOPs and forms to improve our processes.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician
Mondelez International - Give and Go Prepared Foods
2023.06 - Current
Quality Assurance Technician
Canada’s Island Garden O/a FIGR
2020.09 - 2023.05
Quality Control Technician
Canada’s Island Garden O/a FIGR
2019.06 - 2020.08
Diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technician -
Seneca College
Bachelors of pharmacy (B.Pharm) -
Babaria Institute of Pharmacy, Gujarat Technological university, India
HACCP
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