Siavash Morshed
Langley,BC
Summary
Experienced Quality Assurance Specialist in the food and beverage industry with a strong background in implementing ISO standards and HACCP. Skilled in conducting chemical and microbial tests and overseeing quality assurance processes. Proven track record of enhancing quality systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards. A self-motivated team player who excels at working independently while maintaining high standards and product integrity. Possesses exceptional time management and organizational skills, capable of efficiently handling responsibilities in both independent and team settings. Recognized for improving inspection procedures and fostering teamwork. Detail-oriented with strong reporting and problem-solving abilities, dedicated to implementing corrective actions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Technician
BRITCO PORK INC
09.2024 - Current
- Conduct daily quality assurance activities to ensure food safety and high product standards.
- Monitor HACCP requirements and quality standards while ensuring compliance with SOPs, GMP, SQF, and CFIA regulations for safe food production.
- Verify production control documentation and inspect finished goods for quality consistency.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues
- Manage product traceability and verification of batch numbers and tracking systems
- Prepare samples for microbiological testing and oversee sanitation checks, including equipment swabbing and air sampling.
- Performs pre-operational checks by visually inspecting and randomly swabbing equipment to verify thorough cleaning and sanitation before production
Quality Assurance Specialist
Goldasht
08.2018 - 12.2023
- Ensured Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures by conducting food safety and quality inspections on processing lines per HACCP standards.
- Performed literature research to address technical challenges related to food safety, stability, and shelf life.
- Developed new and improved formulations for dairy products.
- Oversaw quality control processes for fresh pasteurized milk and Iranian yogurt.
- Implemented hygiene monitoring and enforced Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), and Clean-in-Place (CIP) protocols.
- Executed quality control assessments of primary raw materials and final products, ensuring compliance with relevant standards through chemical and microbial testing.
- Calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Baskin-Robbins
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Led Quality control for various types of ice cream products, resulting in a20% reduction in non-compliance incidents over four years and ensuring compliance with manufacturing specification
- Conducted comprehensive chemical and microbial testing
- Managed sample dispatch for external analysis, ensuring timely and accurate quality assurances
- Management of retained samples and storage of documents accompanying the process
Quality Assurance Specialist
Sard Imen
07.2010 - 07.2014
- Oversaw quality control for sterilized and favored milk and fruit juices in Tetra-pack packaging
- Conducts verification of production control sheets and performs various production checks, including product temperature, weight, pH, Brix, viscosity, sensory evaluation
- Implemented ISO9001 and HACCP quality management system, enhancing product quality and safety, leading to a15% increase in customer satisfaction
- Monitored factory health practices, including GMP, GHP and CIP
Education
Bachelor's - Agricultural engineering, Food industry
Azad University
Master's degree - Food Science and Technology
Tajan Institute of Higher Education
Skills
- Quality Assurance , food safety
- Hazard analysis critical control point ( HACCP )
- Dairy Specialist
- Laboratory Experience
- Detail Oriented
- Microsoft Office
- Documentation skills
- ISO standards
- Safety compliance
- Excellent communication
- Inspections and reviews
- Effective time management skills
Certification
- Food Safety Management System (FSMS ) Present
- HACCP Certification Present
- Toxins and Chemical Residues and Contaminants in Food Present
Additional Information
- Canadian work permit Holder and eligible to work in Canada
- References available upon request
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
BRITCO PORK INC
09.2024 - Current
Quality Assurance Specialist
Goldasht
08.2018 - 12.2023
Quality Assurance Specialist
Baskin-Robbins
08.2014 - 07.2018
Quality Assurance Specialist
Sard Imen
07.2010 - 07.2014
Master's degree - Food Science and Technology
Tajan Institute of Higher Education
Bachelor's - Agricultural engineering, Food industry
Azad University
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