Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance (QA) Manager
Location: Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City
Employment Type: Full-time, Regular
Industry: Food Manufacturing

About the Role

We are looking for a QA Manager to lead our quality and food safety system. You will keep our products, suppliers, and facility compliant with regulatory, certification, and customer requirements, and keep the company audit-ready at all times.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the QMS and food safety programs (GMP, HACCP, SSOP, prerequisite programs) and controlled documentation
• Ensure compliance with FDA Philippines, LTO/CPR, and other local regulations
• Maintain and renew certifications such as Halal, HACCP, and ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000
• Plan and conduct internal audits, lead preparation for external and customer audits, and close non-conformities through root cause analysis and CAPA
• Oversee in-process inspection, finished product testing, release procedures, CCP monitoring, sanitation, and pest control
• Manage holds, deviations, complaints, recalls, and traceability, including mock recalls
• Run supplier approval and re-evaluation programs, and review COAs and specifications
• Supervise and train QA staff, and deliver food safety and GMP training company-wide
• Support Production, R&D, Procurement, and Warehouse on new products, process changes, and shelf-life studies
• Report quality KPIs and lead management review meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemical/Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• With considerable years of QA experience in food manufacturing, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Hands-on experience with regulatory inspections and third-party certification audits
• Strong working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000, and Philippine food safety regulations
• Experience in root cause analysis, CAPA, and statistical quality tools
• Strong documentation, analytical, leadership, and communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace

Advantages

• Took a leadership role during any food safety audit or certification (e.g., Halal, HACCP, ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000)
• Experience in a cold chain or multi-product manufacturing environment

Working Conditions

On-site at the production facility, with exposure to production, storage, and cold environments. PPE, hygiene, and food safety compliance required. Extended hours may be needed during audits and inspections.

How to Apply

Apply directly through this platform. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Pay: Php30,000.00 - Php40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person