Nirmal Rakholiya

Key Qualification and Responsibilities

• Collect meat samples and conduct laboratory tests to determine that raw materials, packaging, and processed products meet all quality standards and complete data analysis reports and submit to FSQA manager on daily basis.
• Implementation and compliance on GMPs, GOPs, HACCP and during production
• Create, maintain, update and review documents including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality check forms, and related materials
• Documentation preparation and presenting it to Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) every month
• Performance difference task like water sample, Air sample, Shelf-life for meat production, Fat and Protein measurement using CEM machine
• Conducting cross functional audit every month with general supervisor and BRC audit with FSQA supervisor and FSQA manager
• Issue QA (Non-conformation report), and after getting report from supervisor, reviewed with them and lead hand, and do corrective action it as soon as possible
• Implementation of hold procedures for suspect products and coach to evaluate product and testing procedure
• Manage laboratory, including equipment maintenance and calibration of machines like Scale, Calipers, CEM machine, Protein Analyzer etc.
• Regulate and provide detailed report on actions on customer complaints

Key achievements and Awards

• Six-Sigma White Belt certified.
• HACCP and BRC auditor certified
• Bravo Bonus Award 2021 for performance in FSQA team.
• Participated in Public Health Agency of Canada in course of Physical Design and Operational Practices.
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Key Responsibilities

• Assisted laboratory technicians and scientists in performing laboratory tests and analyses like Peroxide Test, Free Fatty Acid Test, Pesticide Test, Moisture Content Test etc.
• Prepared and organized laboratory materials, supplies, and equipment
• Conducted routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment
• Managed inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents, ensuring timely restocking
• Assisted in data collection and entry, under the supervision of senior laboratory staff
• Followed laboratory safety protocols, including proper handling and disposal of chemicals and biohazards materials.