Hetal Patel
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented and proactive food safety professional with strong experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining robust food safety programs. Skilled in conducting audits, ensuring regulatory compliance (GFSI, FDA), and collaborating across teams to identify risks and drive continuous improvement. Seeking to contribute my expertise in a dynamic food manufacturing environment to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist
Giraffe Foods
11.2022 - Current
- Performed routine quality audits to assess compliance of internal procedures and vendor performance.
- Documented findings in validated QMS systems and monitored effectiveness of corrective/preventive actions.
- Collaborated with QA leadership to investigate safety complaints and improve quality assurance protocols.
- Conducted monthly reviews of performance metrics to identify risks and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Supported alignment of SOPs and quality standards across departments and external suppliers.
Quality Documentation Specialist
No Sugar Company
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Developed, implemented, and continuously monitored comprehensive food safety programs in alignment with GFSI and FDA guidelines.
- Conducted routine internal audits and facility inspections to ensure compliance with food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to identify critical control points (CCPs) and potential hazards within production processes.
- Led root cause analysis and implemented effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to address non-conformances.
- Maintained detailed records of inspections, incidents, deviations, and all corrective actions to ensure traceability and documentation accuracy.
- Monitored and adapted to evolving food safety regulations, ensuring ongoing compliance and readiness for third-party audits.
Quality Compliance Supervisor
YAYA Foods Corp
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Led internal audit programs and conducted routine inspections of third-party suppliers.
- Created and updated approved supplier lists and ensured all vendors adhered to product and label compliance.
- Oversaw CAPA tracking, root cause analysis, and resolution timelines in collaboration with QA and safety managers.
- Supported product safety initiatives and risk management strategies, aligned with quality KPIs.
Quality Control Technician
YAYA Foods Corp
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing production batches based on Laboratory’s analytical testing procedures. Followed SOPs standard criteria in order to release the batch and maintained the pace of production.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products preciously to verify quality and disposed/Hold items using SAP that did not meet safety requirements.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards. Recorded laboratory testing data on paper and on spreadsheet to maintain GDP and GLP of standard manufacturing lab.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests. Verification and update of finished product labels to ensure the finished product meets the USDA/CFIA’s SFCR labelling requirements which includes the allergen/kosher/non-GMO disclosures.
Education
Chemical Laboratory Technician - undefined
Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology
01.2016
Bachelor of Pharmacy - undefined
Gujarat Technological University
01.2014
Skills
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Strong knowledge of safety Procedures
- Regulatory Auditing
- Documentation with attention to details
- Public Speaking
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Computer skills (MS Office and SAP)
Certification
- Certified HACCP Practitioner
- Certified QMS Practitioner
- Certified With HPLC module training
Timeline
Quality Assurance Specialist
Giraffe Foods
11.2022 - Current
Quality Documentation Specialist
No Sugar Company
01.2021 - 11.2022
Quality Compliance Supervisor
YAYA Foods Corp
07.2018 - 01.2021
Quality Control Technician
YAYA Foods Corp
05.2016 - 07.2018
Chemical Laboratory Technician - undefined
Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology
Bachelor of Pharmacy - undefined
Gujarat Technological University
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