IBRAHIM BEN GARGA
MANTAB
MONTREAL,QC
2
Languages
1
Certification
24
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented regulatory affairs manager with a proven track record in submissions, strategy development, and compliance. Expertise in fostering cross-functional collaboration and enhancing team efficiency.
Work History
FOOS SAFETY AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MANAGER
5 Years 2 Months- Led regulatory submission processes for product approvals, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
- Developed and implemented regulatory strategies to support product development and market access initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address regulatory concerns and streamline communication between departments.
- Mentored junior staff in regulatory affairs practices, enhancing team knowledge and efficiency in submissions.
- Analyzed changes in regulations and assessed impacts on existing products, advising stakeholders on necessary adjustments.
- Established and maintained relationships with regulatory agencies to facilitate efficient review processes and submissions.
- Managed internal audits related to compliance, identifying areas for improvement in documentation practices and workflows.
- Created comprehensive training materials on regulatory requirements for new employees, promoting organizational compliance awareness.
- Worked with governance committees to make and evaluate plans.
- Kept abreast of evolving industry trends, allowing the company to adapt quickly to changes in the regulatory landscape.
- Performed and documented quality control checks to maintain compliance with company initiatives.
HACCP COORDINATOR
2 Years 4 Months- Developed and implemented HACCP plans to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
- Conducted regular audits and inspections to identify potential hazards in food production processes.
- Trained staff on HACCP principles, enhancing understanding of food safety protocols across the organization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to evaluate and update standard operating procedures for quality assurance.
SQF PRACTITIONER
1 Year 11 Months- Developed and implemented training programs to streamline workflows and increase productivity.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends and recommend strategic initiatives for optimization.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive project success and enhance service delivery.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather insights and align objectives with organizational goals.
- Designed standard operating procedures that improved consistency across various operational tasks.
HACCP Coordinator
4 Years 11 Months- Reduced risk of product recalls by closely monitoring critical control points throughout the manufacturing process.
- Managed allergen control programs effectively, minimizing cross-contamination risks within the facility.
- Worked proactively with department managers to eliminate potential hazards before they could impact product quality adversely.
- Improved food safety standards by developing and implementing HACCP plans and procedures.
- Assisted in achieving third-party certification (BRCGS), demonstrating commitment to excellence in food safety practices.
- Provided comprehensive training on HACCP principles to all employees, fostering a culture of food safety awareness.
- Arranged pick-ups, managed documentation and reported quantities of waste to help coordinators make appropriate planning decisions.
Food Safety Manager
3 Years 1 Month- Manage HACCP program.
- Ensure olive oil processing, storage, packaging meet health laws and purity standards,
Laboratory Manager
4 Years 2 Months- Oversaw laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Managed inventory control for laboratory supplies, optimizing procurement processes.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices and laboratory techniques to improve performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
Skills
Regulatory submissions
Regulatory strategy
Labeling compliance
Clinical trial oversight
Accomplishments
- Three consecutive 100% SQF audits including Costco Addendum.
- Conducted several regulatory second party audits with national manufacturers of fruits and vegetables in compliance with CFIA standards.
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- PCQI qualified individual
- FSVP qualified individual.
- BRCGS third party auditor.
- SQF third party auditor.
- internal audit qualified individual.
- Canada Gap third party auditor.
Timeline
FOOS SAFETY AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MANAGER
MANTAB
06.2021 - CurrentRead More
HACCP COORDINATOR
AGT Foods
01.2019 - 05.2021Read More
SQF PRACTITIONER
FARINART
01.2017 - 12.2018Read More
HACCP Coordinator
Concord Premium Meats
01.2012 - 12.2016Read More
Food Safety Manager
BORGES NATIONAL
01.2007 - 02.2010Read More
Laboratory Manager
LU
11.2002 - 01.2007Read More
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE
Bachelor of Science from Food Science
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