YASH KOTADIYA
Windsor,ON
Summary
Developed quality control skills in fast-paced manufacturing environment, focusing on ensuring product standards and identifying defects. Demonstrated ability to analyze processes and implement improvements to enhance quality. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Technician
Auxly Cannabis Group
10.2025 - Current
- Performed in-process and final quality inspections on materials and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications, SOPs, and manufacturing quality standards.
- Identified, documented, and segregated non-conforming materials, supporting root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintained accurate quality documentation and inspection records, ensuring full traceability and audit readiness in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Monitored production processes and collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve process consistency, reduce defects, and enhance product quality.
- Followed and enforced health, safety, and quality compliance requirements, including proper use of inspection tools, equipment checks, and workplace safety procedures.
Machine Technician (CANTOS)
Auxly Cannabis Group
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Operate high-speed pre-roll manufacturing equipment (Cantos/Nano), producing 2,000+ units per minute in a regulated cannabis environment.
- Verify production parameters and product consistency in alignment with Auxly quality standards and GPP requirements.
- Perform routine equipment cleaning, sanitation, and basic troubleshooting to ensure readiness for production and prevent contamination risks.
- Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance teams during production runs to identify quality concerns and support corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate production records, batch documentation, and work order verification in compliance with documentation standards.
- Promote a safe, compliant, and quality-driven work environment.
Production Associate
Auxly Cannabis Group
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Supported cannabis processing and packaging activities while adhering strictly to GMP, GPP, and Health Canada regulations.
- Conducted visual inspections of in-process and finished products to ensure quality, labeling, and packaging compliance.
- Assisted with sanitation activities and verified cleanliness of production areas prior to processing activities.
- Followed SOPs and documented production activities accurately to support quality audits and traceability.
- Worked cross-functionally with QA, Operations, and Supervisors to resolve quality-related issues efficiently.
Education
Master’s - Civil Engineering
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON, Canada09.2024
Bachelor - Civil Engineering
Swarrnim Start-Up & Innovation University
India08.2021
Skills
- Testing procedures
- Auditing
- Quality assurance requirements
- Documentation expertise
- Equipment inspection
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Calibration standards
- Root-cause analysis
- Materials assessment
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- WHMIS 2015 (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) – Ontario
- Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001:2015 Certification – Quality Assurance Training
- Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training (Ontario Regulation 297/13) – Ministry of Labour
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Knowledge of GMP, GPP, HACCP, and sanitation verification procedures
- Strong attention to detail with a quality-first mindset
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, data entry systems, and documentation control
- Eligible to work in Canada.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician
Auxly Cannabis Group
10.2025 - Current
Machine Technician (CANTOS)
Auxly Cannabis Group
06.2025 - 10.2025
Production Associate
Auxly Cannabis Group
01.2025 - 06.2025
Bachelor - Civil Engineering
Swarrnim Start-Up & Innovation University
Master’s - Civil Engineering
University of Windsor