SAHAD PUTHANPURAKKAL
Cambridge,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented Food Technologist with 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing quality assurance and food safety systems. Strong expertise in HACCP, SQF, and CFIA compliance, with hands-on experience in production floor QA, CCP monitoring, environmental testing, and non-conformance management. Proven ability to make quality decisions, support production teams, and drive continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Coordinator
JD Sweid Foods (2013) Ltd
Waterloo, ON
03.2025 - 02.2026
- Led daily QA operations on production floor ensuring compliance with HACCP, SQF, and CFIA standards
- Reviewed and verified CCP records, sanitation logs, and production documentation
- Performed product HOLD decisions, quarantine management, and release approvals
- Conducted pre-operational inspections and sanitation verification (SSOP)
- Supported environmental monitoring (EMP swabbing) and microbiological sampling
- Identified non-conformances and implemented CAPA
- Participated in internal and external audits and ensured closure
- Collaborated with production teams to maintain GMP compliance
- Trained employees on food safety and SOPs
Quality Assurance Technician
JD Sweid Foods (2013) Ltd
Waterloo, ON
08.2021 - 02.2025
- Performed line inspections including weight, packaging, and quality checks
- Monitored cooking processes and verified CCPs
- Conducted pre-op inspections and allergen control checks
- Collected product samples for testing and shelf-life evaluation
- Supported root cause analysis and deviation investigations
- Maintained QA documentation and traceability
Food Service Supervisor
Tony’s Family Diner
Cambridge, ON
09.2019 - 09.2024
- Supervised kitchen operations and ensured food safety compliance
- Maintained hygiene and stock rotation practices
- Trained staff on safe food handling
Quality Assurance Technician
Malabar Meats
India
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Conducted inspections across production stages
- Supported food safety and hygiene practices
- Assisted in staff training and SOP compliance
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Conestoga College
01-2021
Postgraduate Diploma - Operations Leadership in Food Manufacturing
Conestoga College
01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Food Technology
University of Calicut
01-2018
Skills
- HACCP, CCP Monitoring & Verification
- GMP, SOPs & Pre-Requisite Programs
- Food Safety Compliance (CFIA, SQF)
- Environmental Monitoring (EMP Swabbing)
- Product HOLD & Quarantine Management
- Pre-Operational & Sanitation Verification (SSOPs)
- Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions (CAPA)
- Internal Audits & Traceability
- Microbiological & Product Sampling
- SAP (basic exposure) & MS Office
- Cross-functional Team Support & Training
- Documentation management
- Quality management systems
Certification
- HACCP Certification
- WHMIS Certification
- In-Plant Training – Malabar Meats
Timeline
Quality Assurance Coordinator
JD Sweid Foods (2013) Ltd
03.2025 - 02.2026
Quality Assurance Technician
JD Sweid Foods (2013) Ltd
08.2021 - 02.2025
Food Service Supervisor
Tony’s Family Diner
09.2019 - 09.2024
Quality Assurance Technician
Malabar Meats
08.2018 - 06.2019
Postgraduate Diploma - Operations Leadership in Food Manufacturing
Conestoga College
Bachelor of Science - Food Technology
University of Calicut
Postgraduate Diploma - Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Conestoga College