Food Safety Officer

Lettered L Food Services, Inc.; Laguna; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Lettered L Food Services, Inc. in Laguna, Philippines, seeks a Food Safety Manager to lead the site's quality systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

You will develop and maintain HACCP, write SOPs/SSOPs, perform organoleptic and laboratory testing, and coordinate CAPAs with suppliers and floor staff. This role requires hands-on audits and staff training to keep audits ready and product integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing HACCP and SOP/SSOP documentation.
• Knowledge of FSMA requirements and audit readiness.
• Experience conducting organoleptic tests and basic lab analyses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain HACCP plan.
• Ensure FSMA compliance and audit readiness.
• Write and update SOPs and SSOPs.
• Conduct organoleptic testing to ensure product consistency.
• Perform microbiological and chemical testing (pH, water activity, pathogens).
• Monitor weights, seals, labeling, and metal detection logs during production.
• Vet raw material suppliers to meet requirements.
• Walk the floor to identify issues before inspections.
• Lead CAPA processes when issues arise.
• Educate staff on GMPs and allergen control.

Skills

Food safety management

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

CAPA processes

GMPs & allergen control

Tools

pH meters

Water activity meters

Metal detectors

Job description

About the role

This role focuses on food safety systems management, quality control, and compliance within a food production facility. You will develop and maintain food safety protocols, conduct quality testing, manage supplier relationships, and lead corrective actions to ensure the facility meets regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan

• Ensure the facility meets FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) requirements and stays audit-ready at all times

• Write and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)

• Conduct organoleptic testing (taste, smell, texture, color) to ensure product consistency

• Perform or oversee microbiological and chemical testing (e.g., pH levels, water activity, pathogen screening)

• Monitor weights, seals, labeling accuracy, and metal detection logs during live production

• Vet raw material suppliers to ensure their standards match facility requirements

• Walk the floor to identify potential issues before official inspections

• Lead the Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) process when issues arise

• Educate floor staff on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and allergen control