Maheshwor Bastakoti

Quality Technician @Leclerc Foods

Brockville, ON, CA

Maintains the quality and food safety documentation up to date at the plant level.• Monitored quality metrics using SAP software to ensure the final product was in accordance of client specifications including verification of correct code, product, formulation, and lot number• Performed checks including spot checks to validate the compliance of GMP, pest control and food defense• Collaborated in a team to achieve accreditation in BRC audit and 100% in RSPO and Kosher audits• Strategized in monitoring GMP violations by creating various strategies leading to improvement• Oversaw maintenance, calibration, and control of inspection and measuring using various test equipment• Assisted in various process controls by helping adjust parameters and increasing the efficiency of the production• Assisted in carrying out internal corporate audits for the Quality department by ensuring timely completion of all documents• Prepared and followed up on non-conformity reports and holds ensuring that NCR is closed on a timely basis• Coordinated in identifying root causes of various non-conformances in production and ensuring to avoid reoccurrence• Managed and monitored CCP inspections according to the HACCP plan• Commended for problem-solving skills, effective task prioritization, technical and strong inter- personal skills.• Accountable for managing and following up on customer complaints, sanitation, and environmental swabs, and POKA guides within the quality department• Supports the plant team during an internal, third party or government inspections and audits;• Determine disposition for any non-compliant WIP or finished product, or initiate product holds• Preparation, sensory, and releasing of in-process products