Sonal verma
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented food safety and quality professional with over 3 years of experience in HACCP and regulatory compliance. Led food safety programs, ensured audit readiness, and managed supplier relationships. Conducted Corrective and Preventive Actions investigations and environmental monitoring, while enhancing employee training to promote a strong food safety culture. Knowledgeable in CFIA Regulations, BRCGS, SFCR, FDA, ISO 22000, ISO 17025, GLP, and customer-specific food safety requirements.
Overview
8
8
Certifications
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
HACCP Coordinator
ACORN Packaging
Mississauga, Ontario
02.2026 - Current
- Lead site food safety and HACCP programs to ensure compliance with customer requirements and regulatory standards.
- Promote GMP compliance and led continuous improvement initiatives across departments, enhancing overall food safety standards.
- Conduct internal audits, GMP inspections, and mock recalls while coordinating corrective actions.
- Support customer, third-party, and regulatory audits while maintaining facility audit readiness.
- Investigate customer complaints using Root Cause Analysis (5 Why), implemented corrective actions, and monitored effectiveness to prevent recurrence.
- Develop and maintain HACCP Plan, QA documentation, SOPs, validation records, and controlled documents.
- Deliver onboarding and refresher training on food safety while coaching production teams on compliance expectations.
- Monitor pest control, sanitation verification, and environmental activities while analyzing trends to drive ongoing improvements in safety protocols.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and purchasing to identify food safety risks and implement preventive measures.
QA Specialist
Gate Gourmet
Mississauga, Ontario
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Executed environmental monitoring, including ATP, Listeria, allergen testing, and microbiological verification.
- Conducted GMP inspections, food safety observations, label verifications, weight checks, and product quality assessments.
- Supported customer, third-party, and CFIA and Health Canada inspections by preparing documentation, verifying compliance, and coordinating corrective actions to maintain audit readiness.
- Assisted in product hold decisions, non-conformance investigations, and corrective action implementation.
- Verified incoming raw materials, packaging components, and supplier documentation to ensure compliance with specifications and food safety requirement
- Facilitated employee GMP coaching and food safety awareness initiatives to enhance compliance.
- Maintained QA documentation while ensuring adherence to HACCP, ISO 22000, and regulatory standards.
QC Analyst
FICCI Frac Labs
Delhi, India
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Conducted microbiological, chemical, and sensory testing per ISO 17025, ISO 22000, and FSSAI standards.
- Conducted root cause investigations and trend analysis, implementing corrective actions to strengthen laboratory quality systems.
- Executed internal audits and sanitation inspections, verifying calibration and reviewing documentation to ensure compliance and maintain quality standards.
- Contributed to development of SOPs and quality documentation, supporting initiatives for continuous improvement in laboratory processes.
- Delivered GMP sampling and laboratory best-practice training to cross-functional teams.
Education
PG Diploma - Food Safety And Quality Assurance Management
Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Toronto12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Panjab University
India08-2020
Skills
- Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance (HACCP, GMP, SFCR, BRCGS)
- Internal Auditing & Audit Readiness
- Root Cause Analysis (5 Why) & CAPA Management
- SOP Development & Document Control
- Environmental Monitoring & Pest Control Programs
- Continuous Improvement & Risk Assessment
- Food safety training
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) & Quality Documentation Systems
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
HACCP Implementation
Timeline
HACCP Coordinator
ACORN Packaging
02.2026 - Current
QA Specialist
Gate Gourmet
09.2025 - 01.2026
QC Analyst
FICCI Frac Labs
11.2022 - 04.2024
PG Diploma - Food Safety And Quality Assurance Management
Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Panjab University