AKSHAR PATEL
Quality Professional
Markham,ON
Summary
Quality Professional with a strong background in Medical Device Industry,Implementation of ISO 13485- 2016,Food Safety, HACCP Implementation and PCQI standards. Proven track record of ensuring Food Safety and regulatory compliance within the food industry. Seeking for the role of Quality Assurance Specialist to leverage my expertise to contribute dynamic success for the company.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
10
10
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist
Derma Sciences
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Developed, implemented, and maintained quality assurance policies and procedures in compliance with FDA regulations, ISO standards, and other relevant guidelines.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including FDA, ISO 13485, and other relevant standards.
- Conducted Internal audit of manufacturing processes, production lines, and documentation to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Identified and investigated quality issues, non-conformities, and deviations; recommended corrective and preventive actions.
- Managed the investigation and resolution of customer complaints, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
- Monitored and evaluated supplier performance and managed supplier-related quality issues.
- Collaborated with suppliers to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
- Maintained and reviewed quality documentation, including test reports, inspection records, and updated standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Participated in and lead quality improvement initiatives and projects to enhance product quality and process efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop robust quality assurance strategies for new products.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Utilized root cause analysis techniques to identify underlying issues contributing to product defects or customer complaints.
- Streamlined the documentation process, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by leading training sessions on various aspects of quality control methodologies.
- Enhanced team collaboration, leading cross-functional meetings to discuss quality assurance findings and improvements.
- Strengthened vendor relationships, conducting quality assessments of externally sourced components.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
Quality Assurance Technician
Give and Go Prepared Foods
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the QCMS audit of MDLZ 2024, Third Party Audit i.e. SQF 2024,2023and Second Party Audit i.e. Target 2023, Amazon 2022.
- Verified Certificates of Analysis (COA) according to MDLZ approved labmethods, Approved Supplier list for SI raw materials based on plant RM and schedule
- Accountable for Food Safety and Food Quality as per the Quality Standards
- Member of JHSC, Attending Monthly meeting for the Health and Safety as well as contributing in site inspections as well as addressing the concern to make it safer workplace
- Performed GEMBA audits weekly with cross functional teams to assurecompliance to GMP and Food Safety
- Maintained and Verify CPP and GMP records of the Production runcomplying with Quality Programs
- Placed on Hold any non-compliant ingredients, finished products,packaging, WIP and create UMR.
- Organized Weekly pathogen swabbing for Salmonella spp. and Listeria spp.on non-direct food contact surfaces as per schedule.
- Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Risk Assessment (RA), and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) based on categorized non-conformances
- Possess hands-on experience with forward and backward traceability for RM (Raw material) FP (Finished product) and PM (Packaging material)
- Conducted training, huddle meetings, and retraining exercises for food safety and quality non-conformances, new or updated procedures, enforcing GMP,HACCP, food security, and allergens protocols among production staff.
Quality Assurance Lab Technician
YaYa Foods
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Conducted organoleptic and wet chemistry testing, documented raw materials, verified received products and approved suppliers using SAP, ensured compliance with product quality standards, communicated with various departments for smooth operations, performed hourly analytical testing, ensured process parameters met customer requirements, managed Quality Control Department operations, completed paperwork accurately, worked safely and efficiently, complied with company's management systems and regulations, and managed the team in the absence of the teamleader.
Quality Assurance Technician
Freshouse
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Carried out in-house GMP audits and trained plant workers on GMPrequirements
- Adhered to GMP, GLP, and CFIA standards and maintained company standards throughout the tenure.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Industrial Microbiology
Seneca College School of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry
01.2018
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Biotechnology
P D PATEL INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Changa, Gujarat04.2014
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Biotechnology
SARDAR PATEL INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Bakrol, Gujarat04.2012
Skills
- SQF
- Compliance
- HACCP
- GMP
- PCQI
- Auditing
- Root-cause analysis
- Safety protocols
- Strategic planning
- Documentation expertise
- Quality management systems
- Corrective action implementation
- Internal audits
- Risk management
- Team leadership
- Quality system implementation
Certification
- SQF Practitioner Training Nov-2024
- Health Canada Aug -2023
Nutrition Labeling
- IFPTI Aug-2023
FSPCA PCQI
Certificate# 4068cc65
- TAP Series Aug-2023
HACCP Manager Certificate# HACCP02401
- AIB Jul-2023
Science of Baking
- Kano Analysis to Prioritize Customer Needs and Expectations Jul-2021
- ISO 9001:2008 - Understanding and Implementing Jul-2021
- Food Safety Management System (FSMS) - ISO 22000:201 Jul-2021
- QMS Lead Auditor May-2020
- Food Processing Skills Canada Jun- 2021
- Fundamentals of Quality Assurance
- Sanitation Program
- Good Manufacturing Practice
- Digital Technology Skills
- Allergens Level1
-Food Spoilage & Food Safety
-Distribution and Warehouse Food Safety
Languages
English
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Quality Assurance Specialist
Derma Sciences
02.2025 - 04.2025
Quality Assurance Technician
Give and Go Prepared Foods
02.2022 - Current
Quality Assurance Lab Technician
YaYa Foods
03.2020 - 02.2022
Quality Assurance Technician
Freshouse
03.2018 - 03.2020
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Biotechnology
P D PATEL INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Biotechnology
SARDAR PATEL INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Post Graduate Diploma - Industrial Microbiology
Seneca College School of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry
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