QA Supervisor

CLIENT PROFILE: A global leader in innovative, science-driven food ingredients, delivering healthier and more sustainable solutions to the food industry worldwide.

Work Setup: Onsite daily (Mon-Fri)

Work Location: Polomolok, South Cotabato

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the QA Lead/Manager to align auditing schedules, CAPA implementation, and compliance activities.
• Works closely with Production, Market, R&D, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure accurate and timely documentation.
• Coordinates with third-party auditors, certification bodies, and regulatory agencies during audits and inspections.
• Supports customer audits and vendor qualifications by ensuring complete, accurate, and compliant documentation is provided.
• Ensures cost-effective management of quality documentation and auditing resources.
• Minimizes financial risks by preventing non-conformances and compliance issues that may result in penalties, rejections, or product holds.
• Ensures that product and process controls are properly validated and verified.
• Supervises QA audit aides responsible for documentation and audit-related tasks.
• Maintains the integrity, completeness, and traceability of all quality records in compliance with legal, regulatory, and certification standards.
• Drives audit readiness by proactively identifying system gaps and implementing corrective and preventive measures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with strong exposure to documentation control and auditing activities.
• Quality Assurance experience must be specifically within the food industry.
• At least 1–2 years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GFSI schemes, QMS, GMP, HACCP, ISO standards, and documentation control systems.
• Familiarity with key sustainability-related product certifications (Non-GMO Project, Upcycled Certified, Halal, Kosher, etc.) and the ability to ensure compliance with related claims and standards.
• Awareness of regulatory frameworks and labelling requirements related to sustainability and product claims.
• Ability to evaluate, validate, and communicate sustainability certifications in support of product development, QA, or marketing initiatives.
• Ability to interpret laboratory test results to verify compliance with certification and regulatory standards.
• Skilled in audit preparation, execution, and post-audit follow-up (internal, external, and customer audits).
• Excellent attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and organisational skills.
• Proficient in root cause analysis, CAPA development, and risk management methodologies.
• Strong communication and technical report-writing skills.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and train staff in proper quality documentation practices.