Compliance Officer

JJ Grand Premium Fruits; Digos; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

JJ Grand Premium Fruits is seeking a Compliance Officer to ensure operations meet applicable laws and internal policies. The role requires monitoring FDA, DENR, LGU, BIR, SEC compliance, maintaining permits, and coordinating inspections.

The ideal candidate holds a 2–5 year track record in compliance or regulatory affairs within food manufacturing, with strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills. Travel to company facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Management, Accountancy, Industrial Engineering, Food Technology, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Experience of 2–5 years in compliance, regulatory affairs, food manufacturing, quality assurance, or related field.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and regulatory documentation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with FDA, DENR, LGU, BIR, SEC and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update all government permits, licenses, registrations, certificates, and regulatory documents.
• Ensure compliance with FDA requirements including product registration, LTO, GMP, food safety requirements, labeling, and other FDA regulations.
• Coordinate with government agencies regarding inspections, applications, renewals, submissions, and compliance concerns.
• Prepare and submit required regulatory reports, documents, applications, and compliance filings within deadlines.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and policies that may affect company operations.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and inspections and identify areas of non-compliance.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions for identified compliance gaps.
• Maintain an organized and updated compliance monitoring system and regulatory calendar.
• Assist during government inspections and audits including FDA inspections.
• Prepare responses, explanations, and supporting documents for regulatory findings, notices, and observations.
• Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping of permits, licenses, inspection reports, certificates, and regulatory correspondence.
• Provide management with regular updates on the company’s compliance status, risks, and pending requirements.
• Conduct compliance orientations and awareness activities for employees when necessary.
• Perform other compliance-related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

FDA compliance

Regulatory coordination

Regulatory reporting

Attention to detail

Document control

Interpersonal skills

Ability to travel for inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Management, Accountancy, Industrial Engineering, Food Technology, Environmental Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Role / Responsibilities

The Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the company’s operations, processes, and business activities comply with applicable laws, government regulations, industry standards, and internal company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable FDA, DENR, LGU, BIR, SEC and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update all necessary government permits, licenses, registrations, certificates, and regulatory documents.
• Ensure compliance with FDA requirements, including product registration, LTO, GMP, food safety requirements, labeling, and other applicable FDA regulations.
• Coordinate with government agencies regarding inspections, applications, renewals, submissions, and compliance concerns.
• Prepare and submit required regulatory reports, documents, applications, and compliance filings within prescribed deadlines.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and government policies that may affect company operations.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and inspections and identify areas of non-compliance.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions for identified compliance gaps.
• Maintain an organized and updated compliance monitoring system and regulatory calendar.

• Assist during government inspections and audits, including FDA and other regulatory inspections.
• Prepare responses, explanations, and supporting documents for regulatory findings, notices, and observations.
• Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping of permits, licenses, inspection reports, certificates, and regulatory correspondence.
• Provide management with regular updates on the company’s compliance status, risks, and pending requirements.
• Conduct compliance orientations and awareness activities for employees when necessary.
• Perform other compliance-related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Management, Accountancy, Industrial Engineering, Food Technology, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• With 2–5 years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, food manufacturing, quality assurance, or a related field.
• Preferably with experience in FDA compliance and food manufacturing regulations.
• Knowledge of FDA, DOLE, DENR, LGU, BIR, SEC, and other applicable government regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, food safety, quality management systems, and regulatory documentation is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of document control, recordkeeping, and regulatory reporting.
• Good communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to monitor multiple regulatory deadlines and requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to work independently, conduct compliance monitoring, and coordinate effectively with different departments and government agencies.
• Willing to conduct site inspections, attend government offices, and travel to company facilities or satellite plants when required.