Manpreet Kaur
Brampton,ON
Summary
Results-driven Quality Assurance Technician with expertise in HACCP and regulatory compliance at Freshouse Foods Ltd. Proven track record in environmental monitoring and audit support, enhancing food safety standards. Strong attention to detail and effective cross-functional teamwork skills contribute to operational excellence and successful compliance with industry regulations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Technician
Freshouse Foods Ltd
, Canada
09.2024 - Current
- Conduct pre-operational, operational, and sanitation inspections to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.
- Perform CCP monitoring and maintain accurate records in compliance with HACCP, GMP, and CFIA standards.
- Conduct ATP testing and environmental monitoring to verify sanitation effectiveness across 20+ swabs daily.
- Perform Listeria and Salmonella environmental sampling (30+ samples weekly) using Q-tip swabbing techniques.
- Executed environmental swabbing for Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli to confirm compliance with sanitation standards.
- Verified product specifications, packaging integrity, labeling accuracy, allergen declarations, and best-before dates to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Monitored production lines to uphold product safety and quality consistency while ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Document deviations from standard procedures to maintain quality control and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Collaborated with production and sanitation teams to resolve quality issues and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure product compliance with major retailers.
- Facilitated GMP, CFIA, SQF, and customer audits to maintain compliance.
- Interact professionally with government inspectors and customer auditors during inspections.
- Assist with metal detector checks and calibration and maintain GMP compliance documentation.
- Maintained documentation, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication to support operational excellence.
Food Production
Popeye's louisiana kitchen
Scarborough
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Monitored food production operations to ensure adherence to quality, freshness, portion size, temperature control, and presentation standards, improving meal quality.
- Monitored food production to enforce proper food handling and sanitation procedures, ensuring a safe environment for food preparation.
- Ensured compliance with health codes and safety regulations during food production activities.
- Trained new staff members in food production techniques and processes.
- Maintained accurate records of food production and waste, supporting effective inventory management and minimizing food waste.
- Kept accurate records of food production schedules and quantities prepared for each meal period.
- Conducted audits of food production processes to verify compliance with safety standards and identify areas for improvement. and storage areas regularly to identify risks or hazards, promoting safer food handling practices.
- Arranged regular inspections of sanitation equipment checks for all sanitation equipment used in food production areas.
Lab Technician
JHANJEE Hospital
, India
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Conducted laboratory tests including PCR, ELISA, microbiological assays to ensure accuracy of diagnostic results.
- Supported diagnostic accuracy through methodical testing and thorough data verification, contributing to reliable patient outcomes.
- Analyzed test results and prepared detailed reports for medical staff.
- Developed and implemented quality control measures, ensuring compliance with biosafety regulations and documentation standards.
- Managed inventory and maintained calibration of laboratory equipment to enhance operational efficiency.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Biotechnology
Centennial College
Toronto, ONBachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Guru Nanak Dev University
IndiaSkills
- HACCP, GMP, food defense, and regulatory compliance
- CFIA and GFSI compliance
- Food safety regulations
- Pre-operational inspections
- Environmental monitoring
- SOP management
- Audit support
- Inspection reports
- Root cause analysis
- Shelf life evaluation
- Documentation skills
- Microsoft office
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Training and supervision
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
WHMIS Certification, Centennial College
Nutrient labeling ( Health Canada)
Allergen cross control contact (NSF)
Food safety- GMP (Allison)
Introduction to biosafety( Health Canada)
Projects
Microbiology Project: Cross-contamination of Wooden & Plastic Cutting Boards, 01/01/23 Bioremediation Study: Pseudomonas agnosia & Bacillus subtilis for Textile Dye Degradation, 01/01/23 Poster Presentation: Terminalia Arjuna - International Conference on Clinical Research, 01/01/17
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician
Freshouse Foods Ltd
09.2024 - Current
Food Production
Popeye's louisiana kitchen
03.2023 - 09.2024
Lab Technician
JHANJEE Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2022
Advanced Diploma - Biotechnology
Centennial College
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Guru Nanak Dev University