Laboratory Inspection Supervisor

Viventis Search Asia; Tangob; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Viventis Search Asia seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily lab inspection activities for ice cream production. You will review microbiological and physicochemical test results, coordinate with Production and Quality, and lead a team of laboratory personnel to ensure testing standards and ISO 17025 compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years of lab testing experience in the food manufacturing industry, with preferred dairy or ice cream

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Food Quality and Safety, Food Engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of laboratory testing or quality inspection experience in the food manufacturing industry; ice cream/dairy experience preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of food microbiological testing (total plate count, coliforms, pathogens).
• Familiar with routine physicochemical testing (protein, fat, total sugar, pH).
• Familiar with ISO 17025 requirements and lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Organize and oversee daily laboratory inspection activities for testing of materials and products.
• Review test results and coordinate root-cause analysis with Production and Quality.
• Supervise laboratory personnel and ensure adherence to testing standards.
• Manage calibration, maintenance, and documentation of lab instruments.

Skills

Team supervision

Quality inspection

Lab testing in food

ISO 17025

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Food Science or related field

Tools

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Organize and oversee the daily laboratory inspection activities of the ice cream factory, ensuring timely and accurate testing of raw materials, packaging materials, semi-finished products, and finished products.

2. Review microbiological and physicochemical test results, promptly follow up on abnormal data, and coordinate with Production, Quality, and other relevant departments on root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

3. Supervise the daily work of laboratory personnel, including work allocation, training, performance monitoring, and compliance with testing standards and laboratory procedures.

4. Manage the use, calibration, maintenance, and documentation of laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.

5. Support the establishment, maintenance, and implementation of laboratory management systems and related procedures, ensuring compliance with the company’s quality requirements and relevant ISO 17025 standards.

6. Work closely with Quality, Production, R&D, Purchasing, and other departments to address product and raw-material quality issues, and coordinate with accredited third-party laboratories when external testing is required.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree or above in Food Science, Food Quality and Safety, Food Engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field.

2. At least 5years of laboratory testing or quality inspection experience in the food manufacturing industry. Experience in ice cream, dairy, frozen food, or other food manufacturing plants is highly preferred. Previous team supervision experience is an advantage.

3. Hands-on knowledge of food microbiological testing, including total plate count, coliforms, and common foodborne pathogens.

4. Familiar with routine physicochemical testing, including protein, fat, total sugar, pH, and other common food testing parameters.

5. Familiar with food laboratory operations, testing procedures, laboratory equipment management, and basic ISO 17025 requirements.

6. Strong quality awareness, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently handle testing abnormalities and quality issues.

7. Good leadership, communication, coordination, and execution skills, with the ability to work effectively with Production, Quality, R&D, and other cross-functional teams.