Expert Details
Food Safety and Aseptic Processing and Packaging
ID: 734010
Canada
Expert also developed an expert knowledge of Dole aseptic canning lines, Conoffast aseptic horizontal form fill seal, and Inpaco (Liqui-Box) aseptic vertical form fill packaging lines plus related equipment (depalletizers, conveying systems, case packers, cartoners, automation, and others). He possesses more than 10 years' hands-on engineering experience with food processing and packaging equipment.
Expert developed quality assurance programs and trained employees in food safety and aseptic processing, developed process deviation reporting and investigation system. He also acted as liaison with U.S.F.D.A. regulatory requirements and process filings.
Expert managed major capital projects including the selection and installation and start up of aseptic packaging lines (Dole aseptic can lines, Conoffast and Liqui-Box aseptic form fill seal lines, aseptic processing equipment and plant utilities (boilers and ammonia refrigeration) equipment.
Expert possesses extensive technical experience in dairy and food industry quality assurance management systems, sanitation program development, and assessment and in the development and assessment of food safety programs (e.g. HACCP), including audits and validations of food processing and food safety systems.
He possesses auditing experience to both Canadian and U.S regulatory requirements He also has many years of experience in food packaging development, manufacturing, and troubleshooting.
He has amassed expert knowledge of rigid and flexible food packaging manufacturing, specifications, container closure evaluation, fillers, and spoilage problem investigation. He has extensive thermal processing experience (retort as well as aseptic systems) and has served as a dairy food safety expert for the Employer.
Expert provides scientific and technical support to OMAFRA’s Food Inspection programs, which entails the assessment of new technologies; assistance in program policy and regulation development; food safety and risk assessment studies to provide data for appropriate standard development; troubleshooting and processing plant assistance; HACCP and quality systems assessment; training; plant food safety system audits; stakeholder education; food safety audits; and stakeholder training and the development of beneficial stakeholder relationships.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1977 | Degree: Master of Science | Subject: Microbiology | Institution: University of Guelph |
| Year: 1974 | Degree: Bachelor of Science | Subject: Microbiology | Institution: University of Guelph |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2001 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Food Safety Scientist | Department: Food Inspection Branch |
Responsibilities:Expert provides scientific and technical support to food inspection programs.Dairy food safety expert for the Employer Provide scientific and technical support to OMAFRA’s Food Inspection programs i.e. assessment of new technologies,assist in program policy and regulation development, conduct food safety and risk assessment studies to provide data for appropriate standard development, troubleshooting and processing plant assistance, HACCP and quality systems assessment, training, plant food safety system audits, stakeholder education, food safety audits, stakeholder training and development of beneficial stakeholder relationships |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2000 to 2001 | Employer: Novocol Pharmaceutical | Title: Microbiology Manager | Department: Quality Assurance |
Responsibilities:Expert managed the microbiology department for a pharmaceutical aseptically packaged manufacturer.Managed the Microbiology Department consisting of twelve microbiologists involved in the intensive environmental monitoring of an aseptic filling process, sterility testing, bacterial identifications, endotoxin analysis Also managed the In Process Quality Control Group, Department consists of five technicians involved in the inspection of incoming packaging component and the work on the various packaging lines. Integral member of the various validation teams, performed audit programs, validation and qualification studies, wrote and revised standard operating procedures. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1997 to 2000 | Employer: Nith Valley Mennonite Church | Title: Pastor | Department: pastoral ministry |
Responsibilities:Expert led the congregation. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to 1997 | Employer: Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary | Title: Student | Department: Student |
Responsibilities:Expert was a student during this time. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1992 to 1995 | Employer: Major Smith, Inc. | Title: Engineering Manager | Department: Engineering |
Responsibilities:Expert conducted project engineering for an aseptic processing and packaging manufacturer.(private label manufacturer of aseptically processed and packaged foods) Managed major capital projects including the selection and installation and start up of aseptic packaging lines (Dole aseptic can lines, Conoffast and Liqui-Box aseptic form fill seal lines, aseptic processing equipment and plant utilities (boilers and ammonia refrigeration) equipment. Yearly capital budget up to $4MM. Managed maintenance department of two salaried supervisors and thirteen tradespeople. Accomplishments include substantial productivity improvements in all areas of the plant including the wet blending, processing, packaging departments as well as the plant utilities. Also, improved the plant's cleanability and overall hygiene as part of the projects. Managed Major Smith's introduction into plastic flexible aseptic packaging Engineered the packaging lines, trained operators, started up new f/f/s line and performed U.S.F.D.A. validation and sterility trials. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1990 to 1992 | Employer: Nestle Canada Inc. | Title: Manager of Packaging Development Services | Department: Packaging |
Responsibilities:Expert managed the packaging development for several divisions.Provided technical packaging expertise to manufacturing plants, quality assurance, product development, purchasing and marketing departments for the Canadian operations. (Seventeen manufacturing locations) Product line included frozen, confectionery, coffee, pet, dairy and prepared foods. Involved in packaging design and set specifications for sanitary cans, glass, metal and plastic closures, flexible packaging, cartons and corrugated packaging materials Accomplishments included substantial cost reductions, packaging weight and volume reductions to meet mandated government goals and productivity improvements in the manufacturing plants. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1987 to 1990 | Employer: Major Smith, Inc. | Title: Quality Control Manager | Department: Quality Assurance |
Responsibilities:(private label manufacturer of aseptically processed and packaged foods)Managed major capital projects including the selection and installation and start up of aseptic packaging lines (Dole aseptic can lines, Conoffast and Liqui-Box aseptic form fill seal lines, aseptic processing equipment and plant utilities (boilers and ammonia refrigeration) equipment. Yearly capital budget up to $4MM. Managed maintenance department of two salaried supervisors and thirteen tradespeople. Accomplishments include substantial productivity improvements in all areas of the plant including the wet blending, processing, packaging departments as well as the plant utilities. Also, improved the plant's cleanability and overall hygiene as part of the projects. Managed Major Smith's introduction into plastic flexible aseptic packaging Engineered the packaging lines, trained operators, started up new f/f/s line and performed U.S.F.D.A. validation and sterility trials. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1983 to 1987 | Employer: Continental Can Canada Inc. | Title: Technical Service Representative | Department: Technical Services |
Responsibilities:Provided technical assistance to CCC customers in the areas of thermal processing, can and plastic container specifications, customer container quality problems and spoilage problem troubleshooting assistance.Also, developed Canadian technical support program for the Conoffast f/f/s aseptic packaging technology. Accomplishments include substantial technical enhancement of CCC's reputation with customers, developed CCC's plastic packaging program and instituted many cost reductions for CCC and its customers. Developed expertise in the areas of can specifications (both steel and aluminium), and steel and aluminum clsures for glass and plastic containers, container closure evaluation (rigid and flexible packaging), troubleshooting spoilage problems and potential problems. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1982 to 1983 | Employer: McCain Refrigerated Foods (Cheese) | Title: Quality Assurance Manager | Department: Quality Assurance |
Responsibilities:Developed quality assurance program for the refrigerated foods division.Instituted packaging and net weight program (SPC) which resulted in substantial cost savings. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1981 to 1982 | Employer: Alfa-Laval Inc. | Title: Technical Service Representative | Department: Dairy and Food Engineering Group |
Responsibilities:Provided technical support for Alfa-Laval's dairy and food equipment sales effort.Gained considerable expertise in thermal processing equipment Including plate heat exchangers, scraped surface heat exchangers, tubular heat exchangers, water and steam packages, flow equipment etc. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1980 to 1981 | Employer: Wrigley Canada Inc. | Title: Quality Assurance Manager | Department: Quality Assurance |
Responsibilities:Developed statistical packaging inspection program, sanitation and quality awareness programsProvided technical assistance in the start up of new products. Developed packaging material inspection program resulting in substantial wrapping equipment efficiency improvements. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1977 to 1980 | Employer: The Borden Co. Ltd. | Title: Quality Assurance Manager | Department: Quality Assurance |
Responsibilities:Responsible for the quality assurance programs for both the dairy and food divisions.Developed greater sanitation and quality awareness in the factories. Provided technical troubleshooting for packaging and processing problems. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2001 to 2017 | Agency: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs | Role: Food Safety Scientist | Description: Scientific and technical expert to food safety programs |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
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| Years: 1987 to 1990 | Country / Region: USA | Summary: Provided technical expertise not found in the US |
Career Accomplishments
| Awards / Recognition |
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| 3 Ontario Public Service Commitment to Service Awards (Undisclosed) years |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Expert has 10 publications in refereed journals related to his dairy and food safety and industry expertise. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| He has been an Expert Witness for the Ontario government regarding the hazards of raw milk consumption. Expert has considerable experience in being an expert witness. In his position with the Ontario government, he presented expert scientific evidence for hearings and court cases pertaining to raw milk and infractions to Ontario’s Milk Act. In his past position, he worked closely with provincial regulators and prosecutors in preparing for these hearing and prosecutions. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Expert has been a Technical Sales Representative for Alfa-Laval, Inc., in food processing equipment. |