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Gurwinder Kaur

Brampton

Summary

Determined Quality Assurance Supervisor with dedication to quality and accuracy. Familiar with handling multiple projects in highly competitive environments. Competent in defining test parameters, conducting evaluations and gathering data to identify defects.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Bamford Produce Company
02.2022 - Current
  • Devise procedures to inspect and report quality issues, managing SOPs, SSOPs, HACCP plan, lead annual BRC Audit and annual certifications audit for CFIA,Organic and Kosher
  • Supervise and guide inspectors, technicians and other staff, follow good manufacturing practices, report all deviations to production executives to ensure immediate action
  • Review current standards and policies, keeping records of quality reports, statistical reviews and relevant documentation
  • Developed corrective action plans that addressed 8 deviations that identified during Audit and assisted in implementing corrective action
  • Communicating with external quality assurance officers during on-site inspections
  • Management representation for JHSC committee
  • Conduct health and safety training and maintain WSIB and JHSC file with human resources.
  • Maintain JHSC bulletin board with updated company documents
  • Train all employees and executives for health and safety, Harassment and Violence policy, and LockOut-Tagout. Maintain WSIB claim file and work with different departments for claims
  • Have experience working with MOLs and Police for investigation purpose


Quality Assurance Technician

Bamford Produce Company
09.2019 - 02.2022
  • Conducted inspection checks on goods, monitored CCP's and production processes, performed manual and automated quality checks, ensured employees adhere to safety and quality regulations(GMP)
  • Performed metal detection, pH inspection, ATP swab testing, idip meter calibration, scale and thermometer calibration , advised on procedures to improve production efficiency, reduced 80% of accidents by ensuring all safety procedures were followed in manufacturing plant.
  • Worked closely with production staff and supported any issues pertaining to product quality, sanitation, hygiene, GMPs and related training

Lead Hand/Machine Operator

Freshline Foods Limited
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Set up machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start production cycle, controlled and adjusted machine settings (e.g. speed),
  • Feed raw material or parts to semi-automated machines, inspected parts with precision and measuring tools,
  • Tested operation of machines periodically, fixed issues that occurred during shift,
  • Checked output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws, kept records of approved and defective units or final products, maintained activity logs
  • Maintained updated knowledge of company policies and trained employees on rules and procedures regularly.

Education

Diploma - Chemical Lab Technician

Sheridan College
Brampton, ON
08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Panjab University
Chandigarh,Punjab (India)
03.2015

Skills

  • Internal Audits
  • Collaboration Skills
  • Compliance with GMPs
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Monitoring Visits
  • Safety Procedures
  • Correction Action Planning
  • Customer Complaint Handling
  • Risk Assessment
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Sampling
  • Root cause Analysis

Certification

  • HACCP Certified by NSF
  • JHSC Certified
  • First aid & CPR/AED level A


Co-op

AB sugar Mills (Production of alcoholic beverages and sugar)

Volunteer

Training for "Crime Prevention Academy 2023" by Peel Regional Police 

Languages

  • English
  • Punjabi
  • Hindi

Timeline

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Bamford Produce Company
02.2022 - Current

Quality Assurance Technician

Bamford Produce Company
09.2019 - 02.2022

Lead Hand/Machine Operator

Freshline Foods Limited
08.2018 - 08.2019

Diploma - Chemical Lab Technician

Sheridan College

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Panjab University
  • HACCP Certified by NSF
  • JHSC Certified
  • First aid & CPR/AED level A


Gurwinder Kaur