Lead Laboratory Chemist & QA Lead (Food & Feed)

Pilmico; Iligan; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Aboitiz Foods is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to lead our laboratory team in maintaining the highest standards for finished feeds and raw materials. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous cost-efficiency through rigorous testing and process improvements.

You will oversee quality management systems, ensure validated methods, and collaborate with Production, Procurement, and Sales to resolve non-conformances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Agricultural Chemistry, or a related 4-year science discipline.
• Must be a Registered Chemist.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in chemical laboratory management.
• Experience with laboratory equipment calibration and regulatory audits.
• Experience using SAP S/4HANA or ERP systems.
• Willing to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, fumes, and noise.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory team to ensure highest standards for finished feeds and raw materials.
• Oversee lab quality management systems and compliance with 5S, GLP, ISMS, ISO standards, and the Philippine Chemistry Law (RA 10657).
• Ensure validated chemical evaluations and logging in SAP S/4HANA.
• Monitor safety, manage resources, and maintain a safe, compliant working environment.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Sales & Marketing, Nutritionists, and SHE teams to drive quality initiatives.
• Conduct periodic performance evaluations and develop staff.

Skills

Laboratory management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Agricultural Chemistry, or related 4-year science

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Aboitiz Foods is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to lead our laboratory team in maintaining the highest standards for finished feeds and raw materials. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous cost-efficiency through rigorous testing and process improvements.

You will oversee quality management systems, ensure validated methods, and collaborate with Production, Procurement, and Sales to resolve non-conformances.