Parth Thakar
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Quality Assurance Manager with over 10 years of experience in the food industry. Proven expertise in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and food safety management. Skilled in leading teams, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, including HACCP, GMP, and BRCGS. Adept at managing audits, implementing new systems, and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize processes and maintain the highest quality standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
Embassy Ingredients Ltd.
04.2023 - Current
- Lead and manage the Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, and Food Safety teams, ensuring strict compliance with industry and regulatory standards
- Oversee and lead third-party audits (BRCGS, Halal, Kosher), ensuring internal audits are conducted timely and effectively
- Collaborate closely with plant and operations managers to update KPIs, develop new SOPs and policies, and implement cross-functional training
- Successfully launched the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to improve inventory tracking and regulatory compliance
- Develop, revise, and maintain prerequisite programs to ensure alignment with industry best practices
- Oversee regulatory compliance programs to ensure adherence to national and international food safety standards
- Maintain and update finished product technical data, regulatory documentation, and certification records
- Conduct quality reviews and risk assessments, approving new product formulations and product modifications
- Actively participate in new equipment commissioning, ensuring compliance before integration into production
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by working with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and quality
- Ensure the plant remains audit-ready at all times by updating and enforcing quality policies and procedures
- Investigate deviations in plant processes, oversee corrective and preventive actions, and address customer complaints
- Ensure the pest control program is effectively managed and liaise with operations to meet regulatory requirements
- Verify that sanitation and maintenance documentation is up-to-date and audit-ready
- Supervise day-to-day activities of the Bakery QC Lab and Flavour QC Lab, ensuring timely testing and product release
- Manage the Quality Hold and Reblend Program, coordinating internal QC holds, reblends, and investigations
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Supervised a team of 26+ syrup room and lab employees in a fast-paced, unionized environment, maintaining budget compliance
- Led root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures for plant-related quality issues and customer concerns
- Managed plant trials and ensured adherence to quality and safety procedures
- Maintained HACCP and GMP compliance, conducted food safety inspections, and assisted with ISO:9001 audits
- Ensured timely data management in SAP and delivered training to employees on quality standards
Quality Assurance Supervisor
FGF Brands
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Managed and led a team of 7 QA technicians across three shifts, ensuring smooth quality operations
- Conducted risk assessments and root cause analysis to address critical non-conformities
- Provided strategic guidance on QA activities, regulatory compliance, and SOP adherence
- Led HACCP, GMP, and BRC program updates and verifications to ensure continuous audit readiness
Quality Assurance Technician
FGF Brands
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Conducted process checks throughout production, packaging, sanitation, and warehouse operations
- Ensured compliance with GMP, metal detection, labeling, hygiene, and product specifications
- Maintained accurate QA documentation and reported nonconformities
Quality Control Technician
St. Helen’s Meat Packers Ltd.
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Evaluated raw and finished products for defects and nonconformities
- Monitored CCPs and GMP adherence during production
Education
Advanced Diploma -
Biotechnology
01.2014
Bachelor of Science -
Biotechnology
Skills
- Internal audits
- Attention to detail
- Excellent organization
- Written and verbal communication skill
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Analytical problem solving
- Project management
- Document control
- Audit coordination
- Quality systems
Accomplishments
Saved 100K in raw material and 50K in finished goods by successfully implementing warehouse management system
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Certification
HACCP System Development and Implementation
BRC Issue 8
Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager
Embassy Ingredients Ltd.
04.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited
03.2022 - 04.2023
Quality Assurance Supervisor
FGF Brands
08.2018 - 03.2022
Quality Assurance Technician
FGF Brands
04.2017 - 07.2018
Quality Control Technician
St. Helen’s Meat Packers Ltd.
01.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science -
Biotechnology
Advanced Diploma -
Biotechnology
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