2024 The Improvement of Internal Auditing at Tip Top: Sasha Pakkiyaretnam

The Improvement of Internal Auditing at Tip Top
Sasha Pakkiyaretnam
Sasha Pakkiyaretnam Quality Assurance Manager at George Weston Foods
Food Safety Conference 2024
15/05/2024

Sasha Pakkiyaretnam holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Science and Technology from the University of QLD, as well as a Masters in Applied Science Degree. With a remarkable career spanning 25 years, Sasha has dedicated his expertise to the field of quality within the food industry.
Throughout his professional journey, Sasha has worked with renowned companies such as Golden Circle, Capilano Honey, Goodman Fielder, and George Weston Foods. His roles have consistently revolved around quality, allowing him to accumulate vast knowledge and experience across various standards, including BRC, CFMSR, WSEP, Aldi, Spotless, YUM, Hungry Jacks, and Craveable Brands.
Passionate about food safety and quality, Sasha has actively demonstrated his commitment through roles as a Lead Food Safety Auditor and HACCP Coordinator. He takes pride in running training sessions to educate non-quality staff within the business, emphasizing that quality is a responsibility shared by all.

This presentation showcases Tip Top’s journey in enhancing its internal auditing processes. By expanding auditor training beyond the quality team, digitizing audit tracking, and implementing an integrated audit platform, Tip Top has streamlined its internal audits, improved accountability, and increased transparency. These improvements allow for better data tracking, easier compliance across multiple standards, and real-time monitoring of corrective actions. This session is a must for professionals looking to boost audit efficiency and foster a proactive quality and safety culture in their organizations.