Sofia
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Versatile Food Safety Quality Assurance Inspector experienced in-depth knowledge of GMP regulations and HACCP requirements. Results-oriented and decisive leader in the manufacturing industry focused on achieving success and increased productivity through operations, quality, safety, and administration improvements.
Successful at providing comprehensive inspections with high standards of quality final products. Always committed to collaborating with coworkers and maintaining quality review functions.
A responsible and knowledgeable individual with a knack for cutting and wrapping fresh meat of multiple varieties. In-depth knowledge of butcher's cutlery and powered equipment, including electric grinders and band saws.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Food Safety Quality Assurance Officer
True North Foods
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Diligently maintained safety and quality standards.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Implemented root causes and corrective actions to remove production constraints and improve product quality. Reduced defect rates through meticulous inspection processes and root cause analysis.
- Follow all appropriate departmental procedures regarding all potential QA or FS holds.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Prevents an ongoing production of non-compliant products when non-conformities are observed or identified.
- Enforced a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.
- Trained, developed, and counseled employees to develop a high-performing team.
- Developed and maintained strong and clear communication and rapport with plant personnel.
- Audited internal work plans per Quality, GMP, Safety, and HACCP while offering recommendations for improvements.
- Streamlined workflows by automating repetitive tasks, increasing efficiency in the QA department.
- Achieved customer satisfaction with thorough audits of products, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Support FSQA team as required, backup for various roles such as sampling of meat trims as well as grind.
Industrial Meat Cutter
True North Foods
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Maintained positive working relationships with colleagues, fostering a supportive team atmosphere that encouraged collaboration and efficiency.
- Reduced waste levels by accurately following cutting guidelines and utilizing all usable portions of meat.
- Developed a strong understanding of equipment capabilities, allowing for optimal machine utilization resulting in increased throughput and reduced downtime.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
Education
Food Processing (Animal Protein)
Assiniboine Community College
Brandon, MB05.2023
Skills
- Experienced in Quality personnel scheduling
- Knowledgeable of quality control standards
- Complex problem solving
- Cross-functional team management
- Dedication to product quality
- Formulation, Implementation, and Compliance with GMPs
- Extremely resilient and willing to adapt to new changes
- Natural leader
- Organized
- Results-oriented
- Relationship building
- Management information systems
Additional Information
- Certified in FoodSafe and WHIMS training.
- CPR and First Aide Certified.
Timeline
Food Safety Quality Assurance Officer
True North Foods
07.2023 - 05.2024
Industrial Meat Cutter
True North Foods
02.2023 - 07.2023
Food Processing (Animal Protein)
Assiniboine Community College
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