Krushal Gandhi

Food Safety and Quality Assurance @Maple Leaf Foods Inc

Saskatoon, SK, CA

Conduct routine and investigative microbiological and chemical testing including Total Plate Count (TPC), Listeria swabs, and lactic acid tests to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance. Perform critical sanitation verification procedures such as tank wash, stick wash, and cage wash tests to validate effective chemical cleaning processes. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including pH meters and water activity meters; conduct regular calibration to ensure testing accuracy. Respond to production floor quality issues and provide technical guidance to ensure prompt resolution and minimize downtime. Prepare and submit requests for routine and investigative environmental swabbing in compliance with internal quality programs. Utilize LabVantage LIMS to track, document, and manage laboratory test data; create Quality Notifications (QNs) using SAP for non-conformance tracking. Generate and analyze Preblend Analysis Reports to support product consistency and formulation accuracy. Collaborate cross-functionally with production, sanitation, and quality teams to maintain GFSI-compliant food safety and quality standards.