Gurwinder Kaur
Brampton,ON
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
6
6
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 Organic, Kosher and CFIA
- 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 3 deviations that identified during Audit and assisted in implementing corrective action, and acheived AA+ in unannoused audit
- Communicate with external quality assurance officers during on-site inspections
- Management representation for JHSC committee
- Maintain JHSC bulletin board with updated company documents and WSIB claim file and work with different departments for claim
- Train all employees and executives for health and safety, Harassment and Violence policy, and LockOut-Tagout.
- 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
08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Panjab University
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
- "Crime Prevention Academy 2023" by Peel Regional Police
- Certified Internal Audit
- Certified Chemical Handling
Co-op
AB sugar Mills (Production of alcoholic beverages and sugar)
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
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Panjab University
- HACCP Certified by NSF
- JHSC Certified
- First aid & CPR/AED level A
- "Crime Prevention Academy 2023" by Peel Regional Police
- Certified Internal Audit
- Certified Chemical Handling
Diploma - Chemical Lab Technician
Sheridan College
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