Gagan Brar

at Wonderbrands
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(386) 825-5501
Location
West Saint Paul, Manitoba, Canada, CA

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Experience

    • Food & Beverages
    • 300 - 400 Employee
      • Feb 2023 - Present

      - Develops and manages QA and FS programs including HACCP, GMP- Serves as site HACCP/Food Safety coordinator to lead Quality and Food Safety continuous improvement-Monitor plant activity to ensure compliance to GMP’s and implementation of QA/FS policies. Maintains QC/QA documents (policies, procedures and records) as required- Leads and facilitates the successful execution of customer, regulatory, certification and third-party audits- Identifies areas of improvement; ensures critical gaps are closed immediately and follows up to ensure other gaps are addressed/closed in a timely manner;- Leads investigation and analysis of quality and food safety incidents / complaints. - - - Ensures root cause and effective corrective actions are put in place to address immediate risks and prevent reoccurrence.- Conducts risk analyses on quality and food safety deviations and escalates as required- Develops training materials and trains cross functional teams and employees to support and reinforce quality standards, GMP’s/HACCP; ensuring 100% completion of food safety training- Monitor the pest control program to ensure compliance with Wonderbrands policies - Leads the Environmental Program and supports sanitation to ensure compliance to Wonderbrands Policies Show less

      • May 2022 - Feb 2023

      . Execution of Quality Systems and Programs, including program compliance and training at the bakery level.• Provide GMP and Quality Training to all the production employee’s and new hires • Manages product specifications, verification and documentation, including updating production floor documents to ensure compliance. • Responsible for quality testing; including examining raw materials, process and finished products to ensure they comply with quality and food safety and standards• Conducts sampling for microbiological and/or analytical testing and sensory evaluation• Supports the Development of Food Safety and Quality training, with the QSL and conducts training on food safety and quality requirements for all employees in the bakery.• Accountable for preparation and participation in all internal/ third party/ CFIA and/or FDA audits• Conduct GMP inspections and internal audits• Completes various quality reporting tasks including trend analysis, shift reports and non-conformance• Assists in the identification of root cause analysis and action plans for customer complaints and responsible for follow up on corrective actions • Assists with investigations of consumer/customer complaints and in supplier management program. • Assist with evaluating all non-conformances for quality and food safety issues, escalate issues if required, and provide training Show less

    • United States
    • Food Production
    • 300 - 400 Employee
      • Aug 2018 - May 2022

      - Comply and enforce the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety Programs, and standard operating procedures. - Laboratory analysis, allergen test, water sampling, environmental swabs, on-line inspections, and analysis - Calibrate and operate laboratory equipment - Prepare samples and perform product sensory evaluation - Inspect incoming materials - Understand the principles of allergen control program. - Assist in the implementation and documentation of the food safety programs. - Complete QA and production related reports - Perform data entry - Review the QA and production records to ensure compliance to specifications and document control program - Identify non-conforming products and able to act quickly to make adjustment on the process control and hold the product. - Maintain MSDS files Show less

      • Mar 2020 - Oct 2020

      ▪ Develop, organize, manage, maintain and administer the Health and Safety Program in collaboration with Health and Safety Committees;▪ Creating Standard Operating Procedure and Safe Work Procedures for various departments;▪ Relay required safety information to all new hires;▪ Identify safety training requirements, make recommendations to SafetyCommittees and schedule the training as approved and required;▪ Assist in the identification, development and provision of appropriate healthand safety related information, instruction and training (ie., health and safetyhandbook and newsletter);▪ Conduct safety training within the scope of his/her experience andcertification;▪ Complete internal audits as required;▪ Complete hazard assessments of all Division job functions;▪ Maintain a WHMIS Program, including a current MSDS and staff training;▪ Contribute positively in creating a safe and secure environment;▪ Assist in the development, coordination and maintenance of emergencypreparedness plans;▪ Be Familiar with Workers’ Compensation Board regulations and policies andprovide support;▪ Maintain good relationships with Workplace Health and Safety field officers;▪ Ensure appropriate and sufficient safety equipment is available to allemployees;▪ Work closely with the managers, principals and contractors ensuring theirworkers comply with safety legislation while at work;▪ Coordinate the review of health and safety related policies and procedures;▪ Provide information to employees on health and safety;▪ Be an active member of the Health and Safety Committee. Show less

    • Canada
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
      • Nov 2016 - Aug 2018

      • Aug 2015 - Nov 2016

      • Dec 2014 - Aug 2015

    • Hospitality
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Front Desk Associate
      • Dec 2013 - Dec 2014

Education

  • University of Manitoba
    Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Food Science
    2016 - 2021

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