DAVID CHUNG
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Quality Assurance Manager with extensive experience at Salada Foods Jamaica Ltd, driving food safety and quality improvements. Proven expertise in GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards, leading teams to enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in document control and food safety auditing, with a strong focus on achieving compliance and fostering collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist
Loblaws
Ajax
01.2022 - Current
- Perform vendor assessments and facilitate corrective actions and improvements to ensure continuous capability
- Assist with Vendor development and compliance and support risk mitigation plans for National Brand and Local Vendors
- Optimize food safety and quality of products through continuous feedback to vendor management team.
- Resolve issues according to Management Information reports within appropriate timelines and ensure vendor accountability through review of implemented corrective actions
- Conduct daily inspections in accordance with HACCP, GFSI/GAP Standards/, SOP’s, and Quality Management Systems.
- Investigate and document daily findings using SAP QM, QIM and, Manhattan for all processes.
- Validate all inbound products (Produce/Meat & Seafood/Packaging) to ensure consistency meets Company specifications for quality by adherence to sampling and testing programs.
- Investigate and detail all quality inspection findings with appropriate forms and systems (rejection reports, slot checks, QA reports, etc)
- Conduct daily inspections effectively and efficiently to meet company’s KPI’s for high/medium and low risk products.
- Participate and complete Health and Safety, Corporate regulatory & Food safety trainings(New and refresher)
Production Process Operator
Select Food Products Ltd.
North York
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves issues with equipment, devices, or product inconsistency
- Conduct regular in process checks for non-conformances through sensory evaluation/analytical techniques; ensure correct processing times and temperature(CCP’S) are met
- Maintain production records including those outlining procedures, batch records, production and pre-op checks, comply with GMPs, GDP, HACCP & SQF requirements
- Ensure equipment and production lines are properly assembled to reduce waste and downtime to maximize product output
- Inspect raw materials and ensure accurate combination of ingredients, monitor products for food quality and safety requirements across production lines for all batches produced
- Train new staff in GMP and adhere to work place safety and company policies
QA Coordinator (SQF Practitioner)
Landmark Poultry Inc.
Mississauga
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Develop and maintain food safety and quality systems and documentation (SQF/SOP’s/WI’s/PRP’s) and provide training and technical support for these systems
- Conduct QA checks and assist production, inspection and approval of raw materials, packaging and finished products in accordance with established standards and alongside CVS Task (CFIA)
- Participate in internal/external audits for the review and maintenance of GMP, HACCP and SQF program, perform root cause and implement non-conformance corrective action and reporting.
- Manage equipment calibration, product sampling and environmental monitoring program
- Conduct daily pre-operational checks for production start-up and ensure sanitation practices and guidelines are followed
Quality Manager
Scientific Research Council
Kingston
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Researched and performed food and beverage microbial and chemical analyses for ready-to-eat foods across the food and beverage industry
- Conducted environmental monitoring, assessed ready to drink and eat (RTD/RTE) products for thermal processing, commercial sterility and shelf life.
- Coached a team of twelve towards continuous process improvement, managed department budgetary allocations and improved processing time by 40% in accordance with KPI’s
- Provided technical leadership and direction for continuous improvement of processes and recommend suitable food processing equipment designs.
- Conducted food safety and laboratory auditing daily and reviewed documentations to include; SOP’s, WI, GMP, HACCP plans
Quality Assurance Manager
Salada Foods Jamaica Ltd
Kingston
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed all food safety & quality issues, Audit (External-FSMA, FDA & Internal), QC checks, sanitation, pest control, and inspection of raw material, packaging and finished RTE products
- Implemented Safe Quality Foods (SQF-GFSI), GMP and HACCP requirements
- Supervised a team of fourteen, and managed KPI’s and monthly budgetary allocations
- Developed new products in tandem with market research and analysis (Sensory Evaluations)
- Assisted with process equipment designs and requirements (thermal and non-thermal processing)
- Initiated and developed documentation (SOP’s, policies, manuals, procedures/reports
- Reviewed hold and release programs and allergen management policies, performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions
- Conducted quality analyses (chemical) on food and beverages from local and international manufacturers
- Conducted quality audits on food and packaging companies to ensure compliance with GMP.GDP and HACCP requirements to meet FSMA-FDA and other regulatory guidelines.
Food Analyst – Food & Beverage
Bureau of Standards Jamaica
Kingston
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Developed required documentation/procedures (SOP’s, work instructions, test methods and manuals) and train junior team members
- Addressed non-conformances & participated in laboratory proficiency audits (Internal & external)
Education
Certificate - SQF & BRC Implementation
Canadian College of Food and Health
12.2021
Certificate - Six Sigma Yellow Belt
University System of Georgia
01.2020
Certificate - Operations & Production Management
University Commonwealth Caribbean
01.2019
MSc - Food and Agro-Processing Technology
University of the West Indies
01.2017
BSc. - Food Science & General Chemistry
University of the West Indies
01.2005
Skills
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Food safety auditing and ISO 9001
- GMP, HACCP, and SQF expertise
- MS Office and SAP proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Multi-tasking and initiative
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Quality Assurance Specialist
Loblaws
01.2022 - Current
Production Process Operator
Select Food Products Ltd.
06.2021 - 01.2022
QA Coordinator (SQF Practitioner)
Landmark Poultry Inc.
04.2020 - 06.2021
Quality Manager
Scientific Research Council
01.2017 - 01.2020
Quality Assurance Manager
Salada Foods Jamaica Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2017
Food Analyst – Food & Beverage
Bureau of Standards Jamaica
01.2006 - 01.2015
Certificate - SQF & BRC Implementation
Canadian College of Food and Health
Certificate - Six Sigma Yellow Belt
University System of Georgia
Certificate - Operations & Production Management
University Commonwealth Caribbean
MSc - Food and Agro-Processing Technology
University of the West Indies
BSc. - Food Science & General Chemistry
University of the West Indies