Megan Saunders
Supplier Quality Senior Specialist @High Liner Foods
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WORK HISTORY
Supplier Quality Senior Specialist @High Liner Foods
Mississauga, ON, CA
Support the execution of a risk-based ingredient and packaging supplier partner qualification and monitoring program- Support the approval process for new ingredient and packaging suppliers, coordinating with cross-functional teams to assess suppliers against quality, food safety, and regulatory criteria- Complete supplier and component risk assessments to identify and prioritize supplier audits based on performance, product risk and document review- Improve upon document requirements and continuously review relevancy and compliance of expectations- Requests/Reviews supplier documentation via our supplier compliance portal Trace Gains (ex: process flows, specifications). Utilized technical expertise to drive continuous improvement with the suppliers for identified gaps in documentation and/or programs- Assist with the implementing and maintaining of the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP), ensuring that foreign suppliers comply with FDA regulations and that imported products meet U.S. safety standards- Identify and secure any non-conforming ingredients and packaging. Manage the hold and disposition process for quarantined material ensuring timely closure and resolution- Leads the creation and execution of the corrective action form including incident investigation and review of supplier responses for corrective and preventive action- Partners with purchasing on non-conforming material, supports and coordinates investigations as required with suppliers.
EDUCATION
Cardinal Carter High School
HIGH SCHOOL/SECONDARY DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES
Durham College
Pharmaceutical and Food Science Technology (Advanced Diploma)
SKILLS
ABOUT MEGAN SAUNDERS
As an experienced Quality Assurance Manager, I have led quality and food safety investigations with suppliers, reviewed product specifications and test results, and communicated compliance standards and expectations. I have over 10 years of experience within the food and beverage industry at various levels of quality management, ranging from manufacturing to corporate environments.My core competencies include risk assessment and root cause analysis, supplier management, document control, GFSI, and project management. I am a Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt with ASQ, Certified BRCGS Professional, PCQI Certified, HACCP Certified, and have experience with SAP, Microsoft Office, and numerous certifications (Kosher, Halal, Organic, RSPO, Peanut Free, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, etc.). I am passionate and committed to producing safe, quality products that meet company and customer expectations.
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