Nikola Jovic

* Corporate/Sustaining Membership Coordinator (Jan. 2014 -present ) * Nurtured relations with corporate partners on behalf of the association * Represented the association within BC Food Processor's Food Safety Peer Group (2014-2015) * Conference Committee Chair (2013) * Lead organization of work shop and speakers evening on Sanitation in November 2013 * Liaised with speakers, and sponsors * Selected topics for presentations * Membership Secretary (2012-2013) * Maintained membership list and assisted in membership renewal process

* Coordinated all activities/programs related to maintenance of BRC 6 International Food Safety Standard. * In charge of Internal Audit Program and Corrective Actions * Maintained seven CFIA recognized HACCP plans * Responsible for customer complaints handling (RCA, trending and corrective actions) * Oversaw in-house shelf life studies * Oversaw supplier approval program * Facilitated GMP and Quality Assurance training for all employees. * Designed and delivered customized training program modules using "Alchemy" software * Deputy and First Assistant to the department head in all aspects of safety and quality management in the Frozen Fruit and Vegetables Processing/Packaging Plant with 150 employees

* In charge of development and maintenance of HACCP system (eight HACCP plans) * Managed several quality/safety related programs ( Vendor Assurance, Non-Conformance / Corrective Actions Program, Foreign material control, Calibration ...) * Reviewed HACCP program and prerequisites, performed validation * Trained, educated and couched lab and plant personnel on all QA,GMP and HACCP related policies and procedures * Coordinated self-inspection and Internal Audit program * Partnered closely with maintenance and equipment suppliers in new equipment commissioning ( x-rays, check-weighers) * Performed (manufacturing) process troubleshooting * Partnered closely with R&D teams on new product development for granola and fruit/nut bars * Supervised the QC lab staff

* Completed BRC Gap Analyses for fresh and frozen fish processing plant * Updated HACCP verification and validation protocols for RTE seafoods * Assisted with development of HACCP plans for new Seafood products, performed hazard analyses * Performed self-inspections according to QMP manual/forms

* Research on commercial brewing yeast strains, * Propagation of brewers yeast using lab and pilot plant scale fermentation vessels * Routine Quality Control of dry yeast and "green" beer ( micro, chemical and sensory analyses) * Yeast Management (yeast tracking, cell counting, yeast viability & vitality testing, bacteria and wild yeast detection and enumeration; acid washing) * Research and Development related to Very High Gravity Fermentation process optimization .

* Maintained relations with intergovernmental organizations related to Agri-Food Sector, environment or youth issues (FAO,UNESCO, UNEP...) * Maintained and improved cooperation with corporate partners * Assisted in creation and improvement of organization's manuals for sponsorships and fundraising * Organized plenaries and workshops

* acted as liaison with young professionals and Food Science students from European Universities. * Liaison between the board and the food industry in Balkan countries * Member of special interest groups on: Food Safety and Student Awards;

* Account Manager representing Food and Beverage Division in entire British Columbia. * Represents the largest canadian supplier of chemicals and acts as liason with food and beverage industry. * Member of the team which provides unrivalled expertise and a complete range of solutions to help * manufacturers and processors in the food & beverage industry improve sanitation, food safety and quality, as well as operational efficiency. * Provides education regarding multi level service and support that Sani Marc offers in the food and beverage sector. * Performs hands on demonstration of novel products such as: cleaning gels, biofilm detectors and many more. * Info about Sani marc Food and Beverage division: http://www.sanimarc.com/FoodBeverage.aspx * Product catalogue: https://b2b.sanimarc.com/Home.aspx?pg=car&page=1&catalogue=SM

* Manage Quality Assurance / Quality Control department of major fruit and nut processor and packer in the province where annual sales are nearly $200M per year * Ensures that food safety/quality standards and procedures are met and aligned with BRC, government legislation and customers'​ specifications * Oversee, train and mentor 14 direct reports ( 2 Supervisors, a Documentation specialist and 11 technicians ) * Continuously drive improvement of GMPs on the production floor through improved design of equipment and by providing adequate training to key personnel * Oversee implementation of BRC Standard (achieved grade "A"​ rating) * Lead and or oversee 2nd part audits of suppliers * Design strategies to ensure continuous reduction of customer's complaints and zero recalls/withdrawals * Optimize SOPs in order to continuously improve operational efficiency * Provide technical support to Operations, Procurement, R&D, Sales, Marketing. * Create annual budget for the department and execute the budget.