Dean Ramanah
About Dean Ramanah
Dean Ramanah is a Quality Coordinator at General Mills with extensive experience in food safety and quality assurance, holding multiple roles in Montreal and Saint Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada.
Current Roles at General Mills
Dean Ramanah currently holds multiple titles at General Mills in Quebec, Canada. He works as an ITQ Development Specialist in Montreal and as a Quality Coordinator and HACCP Coordinator in Saint Hyacinthe. His roles involve ensuring the implementation and maintenance of food safety and quality standards.
Past Positions and Experience
Dean Ramanah has a rich work history spanning various roles related to food safety and quality. He worked at Weston Bakeries Ltd as a QA/Health & Safety/Environment Coordinator from 2013 to 2015 in Longueuil, Quebec. His experience also includes a role as Food Processing Technician at ALIMENTS FONTAINE SANTE INC. and a 5-year tenure as QA & HACCP Coordinator at the same company. Additionally, he spent 9 years in Dietetic Services at Hopital Sacre Coeur de Montreal and served the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Technology & Natural Resources in Mauritius as a Technical Officer from 2001 to 2005.
Education and Academic Background
Dean Ramanah's academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Food Science from McGill University's Macdonald Campus, earned in 2007-2008. He also achieved a Master's degree in Food Science from the same institution in 1997-1998. Prior to that, he obtained a BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Science and Technology from the University of Mauritius in 2000 and a Diploma in the same field in 1998.
Expertise in Food Safety Systems
Dean Ramanah is experienced in implementing GFSI-based BRC & FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management Systems. He specializes in auditing, regulatory affairs, and product safety. His proficiency in HACCP principles is complemented by comprehensive knowledge in quality assurance within the food industry.
Skills and Leadership
Dean Ramanah is known for his strong organizational and management skills. He has a history of working in multi-cultural environments and believes in leading teams by setting examples and empowering team members. His strong time management and communication skills enable him to effectively manage his roles and responsibilities.