Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Meticulous food and process innovator with 9 years of experience in product development, food manufacturing, and omnichannel commercialization of consumer packaged goods (CPGs). A staunch advocate for process standardization, continuous improvement culture, and data-driven decision-making, dedicated to excellence in food safety, product quality, and compliance. My secret recipe for project success is fostering cross-functional collaboration. I'm committed to achieving impactful results in the ever-evolving landscape of food and technology. Let's thrive together!
- Manage the annual business cycle, for an omnichannel CPG manufacturer, overseeing products strategic planning through execution, and significantly contributing to the company's $28 million annual revenue. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams in marketing and finance to boost market penetration and maintain consumer complaints below 4%. - Launched over 70 innovative products in 2023 across diverse categories, including FMCG, bakery, frozen entrees, and ready-to-eat, representing 15% of in-house manufacturing category annual revenue, leveraging sales forecasts, customer insights, and food trends. - Capitalize on business optimization opportunities by creating and managing core databases to capture costs, pricing, ingredients requirements, and manufacturing process, influencing business decisions and staff competency. - Identified high-cost and low-sales products fostering efficiencies and contributing to overall performance improvement. - Spearheaded a comprehensive new sourcing strategy, including a thorough and strict prioritization and vetting process of over 100 new raw materials, ensuring compliance with good manufacturing practice (GMP). - Championed the development and execution of a CFIA-compliant labeling system, spearheading a high-performing cross-functional team of 3. - Designated expert on all issues related to regulatory affairs, QA, and QC. Supervise a team of two individuals, skillfully coordinating their efforts to optimize team performance and facilitate seamless communication between R&D and Production.
- Integrated cross -functional business and operations teams after a new company acquisition with no loss of business and operations continuity. - Supported database integration and setup of 89 product formulations in new ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics NAV). - Sourced new ingredients and packaging for a newly integrated menu post-company acquisition, implementing strategic SKU rationalization for operational efficiency. - Led a meticulous R&D process and fostered continuous communication with key stakeholders, ensuring a smooth internal and external product launch.
Parental leave... a beautiful journey full of mixed emotions. I'm very glad I had this time to adjust to my new job as a mom. Probably the most emotionally and physically demanding job I have ever had, but also quite rewarding. Once I felt okay in this role, I decided to ease my way back to work by working a few hours per week before I go back full time. Best decision ever! Some moms miss work, spreadsheets, meetings, SOP and of course our colleagues ;) I'm one of those
- Optimized recipe standardization processes to achieve product consistency, cost accuracy, and operational efficiencies. - Developed a comprehensive business case to justify the acquisition of food manufacturing equipment, showcasing its strategic value and potential return on investment. - Researched and implemented suitable food costing and inventory management software to meet production requirements/needs. - Research and source suitable packaging for current frozen product production - Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and training material to ensure food safety, product quality, and health and safety of workers
- Created standardized recipes for a high-volume catering service serving 50,000 children daily, balancing company values, budget constraints, and operational efficiency while blending culinary creativity with optimal food quality. - Played a pivotal role in ERP (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central) planning and setup process, creating an optimal recipe methodology template for seamless integration into ERP. - Key player in company pivot to frozen meal delivery during the Covid pandemic, adapting products and production methods for Thermoform packaging machinery. - Contributed to the development of the R&D process and associated documentation. Orchestrated the transition from prototype to finished product by leading production trials and evaluating large-scale performance and manufacturing process feasibility. - Collaborated with the QA department on achieving HACCP certification - Conducted nutritional analysis of recipes using Genesis R&D® Food Formulation & Labeling Software