Laboratory Supervisor

Viventis Search Asia; Calabarzon; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Viventis Search Asia is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee testing and inspection activities in a food manufacturing facility. You will ensure timely microbiological and physicochemical testing of materials and products, review results, and drive corrective actions to maintain quality and safety.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years of laboratory experience in food manufacturing, with preference for dairy, frozen foods, beverages, or meat

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Quality and Safety, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in laboratory testing, quality control, or quality inspection within the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience in dairy, frozen food, beverage, meat processing, bakery, or other food manufacturing environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily laboratory inspection and testing activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate microbiological and physicochemical testing of raw materials, packaging materials, semi-finished products, and finished products.
• Review laboratory test results and promptly investigate abnormal, out-of-specification, or non-conforming results.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality Assurance, R&D, and other departments on root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Supervise laboratory personnel, including work allocation, training, performance monitoring, and adherence to laboratory procedures and testing standards.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and documentation of laboratory samples, reagents, and testing materials.
• Manage the calibration, maintenance, verification, and proper use of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test reports, and other required documentation.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of laboratory management systems, procedures, and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety, quality, GMP, HACCP, and ISO 17025 requirements.
• Coordinate with accredited third-party laboratories when external testing or verification is required.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, R&D, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to resolve raw material and product quality issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, testing efficiency, accuracy, and overall quality control.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing laboratory testing and inspection activities within a food manufacturing facility. The role ensures the accurate and timely testing of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process materials, and finished products, while maintaining compliance with food safety, quality, and laboratory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily laboratory inspection and testing activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate microbiological and physicochemical testing of raw materials, packaging materials, semi-finished products, and finished products.
• Review laboratory test results and promptly investigate abnormal, out-of-specification, or non-conforming results.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality Assurance, R&D, and other relevant departments on root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Supervise laboratory personnel, including work allocation, training, performance monitoring, and adherence to laboratory procedures and testing standards.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and documentation of laboratory samples, reagents, and testing materials.
• Manage the calibration, maintenance, verification, and proper use of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test reports, and other required documentation.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of laboratory management systems, procedures, and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety, quality, GMP, HACCP, and ISO 17025 requirements.
• Coordinate with accredited third-party laboratories when external testing or verification is required.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, R&D, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to resolve raw material and product quality issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, testing efficiency, accuracy, and overall quality control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Quality and Safety, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in laboratory testing, quality control, or quality inspection within the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience in dairy, frozen food, beverage, meat processing, bakery, or other food manufacturing environments is highly preferred.