Darshit Hirpara
Sarnia,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented Food Safety and Quality Assurance professional with hands-on experience in microbiological testing, compliance, and production environments. Skilled in GMP, HACCP, ISO standards, and pharmaceutical practices. Seeking a full-time opportunity in food safety, quality assurance, and the pharmaceutical industry to apply technical expertise and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Store Supervisor
Esso
05.2024 - Current
- Supervise and train staff to deliver excellent customer service and meet sales goals.
- Manage inventory control, stock rotation, and ordering processes to reduce waste.
- Monitor cash handling procedures, reconcile tills, and prepare daily financial reports.
- Handle scheduling, task delegation, and performance evaluations for team members.
- Ensure compliance with workplace safety, food handling, and cleanliness standards.
- Address customer inquiries and resolve issues to maintain service satisfaction.
- Support promotional campaigns and contribute to revenue growth.
Production Associate
Dr. Oetker
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Operated equipment and prepared toppings in compliance with food safety standards.
- Conducted sanitation verification, allergen swabs, and CCP monitoring.
- Ensured quality compliance through inspections, measurements, and documentation.
- Inspected and sorted raw materials to maintain freshness and safety.
- Weighed and portioned toppings accurately using measurement tools.
- Operated grinders, mixers, and slicers following SOPs.
- Maintained hygienic conditions in the production area through cleaning and sanitization.
Shift Supervisor
Pizza Hut
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Supervised a team of 12 staff members, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Monitored food safety through temperature checks and sanitation compliance.
- Managed customer service, issue resolution, and staff training.
- Oversaw inventory control, ordering, and waste reduction measures.
Trainee Chemist (Microbiology Dept.)
Sotac Pharmaceuticals
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Performed microbial limit tests, growth promotion tests, and water analysis.
- Conducted environmental monitoring in cleanroom and production areas.
- Prepared culture media and handled microbial cultures under aseptic conditions.
- Validated sterilization processes and maintained accurate lab documentation.
- Assisted in stability studies and endotoxin testing.
- Ensured compliance with WHO-GMP and pharmaceutical quality standards.
Education
Post-Graduate Diploma - Food Safety & Quality Assurance Management
Lambton College
Sarnia, ON01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Gujarat University
01.2020
Skills
- Compliance: GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC, SQF
- Laboratory Techniques: Microbiological testing, media preparation, PCR, HPLC, Spectrometer, Autoclave, Centrifuge
- Quality Assurance: Sampling, sanitation verification, environmental monitoring, audits & documentation, shelf-life testing
- Technical: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), data analysis, reporting
- Soft Skills: Team collaboration, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership
- Warehouse organization
- Store operations
- People management
Training Experience
- QA Associate Trainee | Concord Biotech Pharmaceuticals, Dholka, Gujarat | Nov 2019 – Feb 2020
- Assisted QA team in document review and audit preparation.
- Performed in-process checks to ensure compliance with SOPs.
- Participated in internal audits and GMP training sessions.
- Supported batch record verification and deviation reporting.
Timeline
Retail Store Supervisor
Esso
05.2024 - Current
Production Associate
Dr. Oetker
05.2023 - 04.2024
Shift Supervisor
Pizza Hut
01.2022 - 04.2023
Trainee Chemist (Microbiology Dept.)
Sotac Pharmaceuticals
11.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Gujarat University
Post-Graduate Diploma - Food Safety & Quality Assurance Management
Lambton College
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