Afsaneh Samiei
Crunch sun
Toronto,Canada
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Certified Food Safety, Quality, and Compliance Auditor with 15+ years of experience in food manufacturing and food safety management systems, including over 7 years in the Canadian food industry. Certified BRCGS Internal Auditor and PCQI with proven success conducting internal audits, supporting certification and customer audits, and ensuring compliance with GFSI and regulatory requirements. Experienced in developing and improving food safety systems, leading corrective action programs, strengthening food safety culture, and driving successful audit outcomes across GFSI-certified facilities.
Work History
FSQA Consultant lead
10 Months- Support CFIA establishment registration and licensing requirements
- Ensure facility design and documentation meet regulatory expectations
- Develop HACCP plans for all product categories from scratch
- Establish prerequisite programs (PRPs) including: GMP, Sanitation program, Allergen & pest control program
- Traceability and recall system
- Review facility layout for Product flow, hygienic zoning and EMP
- Define raw material flow, personnel flow, and waste flow
- Develop SOPs, GMP manuals, SSOPs, and work instructions
- Start-up and Pre-Operational Phase
Food Safety & Compliance Specialist and BRCGS Internal auditor
2 Years 9 Months- Executed comprehensive audits and validation procedures to uphold HACCP and BRCGS program integrity and effectiveness.
- Updated SOPs and records to ensure alignment with system changes and reassessments.
- Coordinated and led food safety and HACCP meetings, focusing on risk management and regulatory adherence.
- Assisted with internal audits and provided support during external audits. Participated in internal audits and helped facilitate external audits.
- Facilitated prompt resolution of corrective actions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Delivered comprehensive training to enhance team proficiency in CCP monitoring and HACCP standard operating procedures.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of hazards associated with raw materials and production processes to mitigate risks.
- Executed quality assurance verification and maintenance record management processes.
- Led cross-functional teams in the development and execution of continuous improvement projects focused on food safety protocols.
Food Safety and Quality Assurance Coordinator
1 Year 11 Months- Conducted vertical and full traceability exercises for finished goods, raw materials, and packaging materials.
- Conducted thorough investigations of customer complaints and compiled detailed reports, including root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
- Facilitated validation activities encompassing allergen bake, CIP cleaning, label claim verification, label coding, and metal detection processes.
- Leveraged Minitab to analyze data and produce visual graphs, supporting shelf-life studies and quality evaluation processes.
- Performed detailed evaluations of biological hazards, specifically hepatitis A and norovirus, to ensure safety standards in fresh and frozen berry products.
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis to facilitate accurate KPI tracking and reporting.
- Directed incident investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Collaborated on product improvement initiatives to drive enhancements in quality and overall performance.
- Executed monthly self-inspections in partnership with cross-functional teams.
- Conducted shelf-life studies to guarantee product quality and regulatory compliance.
Quality Assurance Tech
1 Year- Performed and documented on-site monitoring and verification of pre-operational (pre-op) activities.
- Monitored and verified raw material and finished product specifications.
- Ensured compliance with GMP.
- Updated supporting documentation and reviewed supplier records and certifications.
- Collected samples and conducted microbiological sampling testing for products, raw materials.
- Conducted Environmental Monitoring Program.
- Carried out process checks across production, packaging, sanitation, and warehouse areas
- Conducted thorough inspections of raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Developed and implemented testing protocols to identify defects in production processes.
- Collaborated with production teams to troubleshoot quality issues and improve manufacturing workflows.
- Trained new staff on quality assurance procedures, enhancing team efficiency and consistency in product evaluation.
- Analyzed test data to provide actionable insights, driving continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
- Led root cause analysis sessions to address recurring quality concerns, implementing corrective actions effectively.
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy and completeness, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Conducted root cause analyses for identified defects, implementing preventive measures to minimize recurrence rates.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Reduced customer complaints with proactive identification of potential issues during routine testing procedures.
Education
PhD - Food Microbiology
M.Sc. - Food Science and technology
B.Sc. - Food Science and technology
Skills
Food Safety & Quality Management Systems (FSQMS)
HACCP Development & Implementation
PCQI
BRCGS
FSSC 22000
CFIA
FDA
FSMA
SFCR Compliance
Internal Auditing
Supplier Auditing
Regulatory Auditing
CAPA Management
Root Cause Analysis
Risk Assessment
Allergen Management Programs
Verification
Validation
Traceability
Recall Programs
Supplier Quality Assurance
GMP
Sanitation
PRP Programs
Food Microbiology
EMP
KPI Development
Trend Analysis
Reporting
Food Safety Training
Culture Development
Certification
- Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies, SGS, 01/01/25
- PCQI, SGS, 01/01/24
- BRCGS- Internal Audit, Lumar, 01/01/23
- BRCGS Issue 9: Sites Training, NSF, 01/01/23
- FSSC 22000 v5- Introduction and Implementation, SGS, 01/01/23
- FSSC 22000 v5-Food safety system, SGS, 01/01/23
- FSSC 22000 v5- Internal Audit, SGS, 01/01/23
- Internal Auditor training, Navigate Food safety solution, 01/01/22
- Pest Control and Management Program, Weston Foods, 01/01/22
- Foreign material Control and Management, Weston Foods, 01/01/22
- Development and Implementation of HACCP, 01/01/20
Timeline
FSQA Consultant lead
Crunch sun
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Food Safety & Compliance Specialist and BRCGS Internal auditor
FGF Brands
11.2022 - 08.2025Read More
Food Safety and Quality Assurance Coordinator
Weston Food /FGF
12.2020 - 11.2022Read More
Quality Assurance Tech
Elite Sweets Brands Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2020Read More
Azad University
M.Sc. from Food Science and technology
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Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
PhD from Food Microbiology
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Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
B.Sc. from Food Science and technology
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