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Mohammed Manas MANAS

Sarnia,Ontario

Summary

Dynamic Food Safety Coordinator with proven expertise in compliance and quality control at Bluewater Foodland. Adept at implementing HACCP protocols and training teams on sanitation procedures, achieving a 15% reduction in non-conformities. Strong decision-making and communication skills drive continuous improvement in food safety standards and operational efficiency.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food Safety Coordinator

Bluewater Foodland
Corunna, ON
09.2024 - Current
  • Uphold and comply with company procedures, standards, and policies in all situations.
  • Monitor and enforce food safety and quality assurance protocols within the Deli/HMR department.
  • Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
  • Ensure proper labeling, storage, and handling of perishable food items.
  • Verify that department food safety temperature logs are accurately maintained by team members.
  • Oversee the calibration and maintenance of temperature monitoring equipment.
  • Conduct biweekly food safety audits, and report findings to the Department Manager and Store Food Safety Champion.
  • Perform swab testing on food-contact surfaces and equipment to verify sanitation effectiveness.
  • Conduct water quality testing, including pH, turbidity, and microbial analysis, to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Investigate and document any food safety incidents, implementing corrective actions as needed.
  • Train and guide teammates on food safety best practices, and company quality standards.
  • Implement corrective actions, and review them with the store owner.

Warehouse Operator

Amazon Fulfillment Center
St. Thomas, ON
04.2024 - 01.2025
  • Unload shipments using pallet jacks and forklifts, scan and sort items with handheld scanners, and place them on conveyor belts for processing.
  • Store products in designated locations, following FIFO principles, ensuring accurate tracking through Amazon’s warehouse management system, while maintaining an organized dock area.
  • Retrieve customer orders, move them through conveyor systems, and pack them with automated machines using protective materials, like bubble wrap and air pillows.
  • Verify order accuracy with barcode scanners, label packages, and stack completed shipments onto pallets, or roller conveyors, for dispatch.
  • Follow safety protocols to ensure smooth, continuous production while maintaining a clean and efficient workspace.

Food Quality Controller & HACCP Coordinator

Yenepoya Food and Beverage (Baking Division)
, India
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Oversaw quality control operations in the baking industry, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance for bread, buns, pastries, cookies, and other baked goods.
  • Monitored dough fermentation, proofing, baking temperatures, and cooling processes to ensure optimal product texture, consistency, and safety.
  • Conducted microbiological testing on raw materials (flour, yeast, eggs, dairy), and finished baked goods to detect potential contamination from Salmonella, Listeria, and E.coli
  • Implemented HACCP protocols specific to the baking process, establishing Critical Control Points (CCPs) for ingredient storage, mixing, baking, and cooling to mitigate contamination risks.
  • Performed ATP hygiene verification and environmental monitoring on baking equipment, including mixers, ovens, proofers, cooling racks, and packaging lines, to ensure sanitation effectiveness.
  • Conducted moisture content, water activity, and shelf-life analysis on baked goods to maintain product stability and freshness.
  • Assisted in the preparation for external audits, and maintained detailed documentation for compliance with FSSAI, GMP, and ISO 22000 standards.
  • Collaborated with R&D teams to test and validate new formulations for product consistency, ingredient substitutions, and process improvements.
  • Trained production staff on food safety protocols, allergen management, cross-contamination prevention, and GMP best practices.
  • Initiated CAPA procedures to address recurring product defects, leading to the implementation of process adjustments that reduced non-conformities by 15%.

Quality Lab Executive, Intern

AJMI FLOUR MILLS PVT LTD
Kerala, India
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Performed routine laboratory analyses on flour samples, including moisture content, ash content, falling number, and gluten strength tests, to assess quality parameters.
  • Assisted in developing and validating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for flour quality testing, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Conducted rheological tests such as farinograph, extensograph, and amylograph analyses to evaluate dough properties and flour performance.
  • Performed microanalysis for contaminants, including mycotoxin screening and foreign particle detection, to ensure product safety and compliance.
  • Maintained and calibrated analytical instruments, such as spectrophotometers, texture analyzers, and viscometers, to ensure accuracy in test results.
  • Conducted microbiological assessments, including total plate count and yeast and mold analysis, to monitor flour hygiene and storage stability.

Education

Post-Bachelor Diploma - Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Lambton College
Sarnia, ON, Canada
05.2025

Bachelor - Food Science Technology

Mangalore University
India
08.2022

Skills

  • Product labeling
  • Decision-making capacity
  • Compliance requirements
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Expertise in raw foods
  • Continuous development
  • Efficiency improvements
  • Deboning meat
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Ingredient handling
  • Food safety compliance
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Communication proficiency
  • Stock monitoring
  • Quality control analysis
  • Hygiene standards
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Background in food processing
  • Product labeling interpretation
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Packaging expertise
  • Equipment operation

Certification

  • HACCP Certification - Public Health Canada
  • WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
  • Ontario Food Handler Certification
  • Nutritional Labeling Online Course - Health Canada
  • GMP Certification

References

  • Dr. Sohail Qazi
    Applied Research Scientist & Adjunct Professor
    Lambton College, Sarnia, ON, Canada
    Former Professor – Food Safety and Quality Assurance Program (Second Semester)
    Email: Sohail.Qazi@lambtoncollege.ca
    Phone: 226-313-7781
  • Angela Jones
    Professor, Food Safety & Quality Assurance
    School of Technology & Trades, Lambton College
    Former Professor – Food Safety and Quality Assurance Program
    Email: Angela.Jones@lambtoncollege.ca

Projects

Analysis of Brewery Waste - Bishop Refinery & Refined Fool, Applied analytical methodologies to monitor and evaluate the efficiency of brewery waste treatment processes., Assessed critical waste parameters to optimize environmental sustainability in brewery waste disposal., Provided recommendations for improving waste management strategies based on laboratory test results.

Food Product Development – Dog Biscuits (Ongoing Project) - This project involves the development of a nutritionally balanced and safe dog biscuit, ensuring compliance with AAFCO and CFIA pet food safety regulations. Over 10 formulation trials have been conducted to optimize texture, palatability, and nutrient composition. HACCP principles have been implemented, reducing potential contamination risks by 40% through improved ingredient handling. Extensive testing, including moisture content, microbial stability, and shelf-life evaluations, is being performed to increase the product's longevity by 30%. The entire R&D process is thoroughly documented, ensuring transparency and consistency in testing and modifications.

Timeline

Food Safety Coordinator

Bluewater Foodland
09.2024 - Current

Warehouse Operator

Amazon Fulfillment Center
04.2024 - 01.2025

Food Quality Controller & HACCP Coordinator

Yenepoya Food and Beverage (Baking Division)
03.2022 - 08.2023

Quality Lab Executive, Intern

AJMI FLOUR MILLS PVT LTD
07.2021 - 12.2021

Post-Bachelor Diploma - Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Lambton College

Bachelor - Food Science Technology

Mangalore University

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