Materials Qualification & Compliance Specialist

DKSH Group; Calamba; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH Group is seeking a QA/Materials Specialist to ensure raw materials comply with regulatory and quality standards. You will maintain RMSS, review alternative materials, and coordinate analyses with QA and Procurement.

The role involves sensory evaluation, sample testing with third parties, risk assessments, and preparing qualification reports through commercialization. Strong attention to detail and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in food science or chemistry related field.
• At least one year in product application or sensory evaluation.
• Training in Halal, ISO22000/FSSC, ISO 9001, IQA, HACCP, GLP or GMP.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update Raw Material Specification Sheets (RMSS).
• Coordinate with QA/Procurement on updates to docs like certifications.
• Review and assess acceptability of alternative materials.
• Coordinate QA analyses (physico-chem, micro, etc.) per test params.
• Conduct sensory evaluation and product applications for alternatives.
• Send samples to third-party labs for testing.
• Perform risk assessments per regulatory and customer requirements.
• Prepare RMSS for alternatives including updates.
• Monitor production trials with new materials.
• Prepare reports from qualification to commercialization.
• Process GAPIM PO for supplies and third-party testing.
• Coordinate calibration of equipment and returns.
• Prepare export sample submission documents.
• Ensure compliance with manuals and testing procedures.
• Update KPI and report to SAP Documentation & Materials Qualification Supervisor.
• Update material qualification policies and procedures.
• Support information requests per policies.
• Provide technical assistance on quality improvements.
• Participate in meetings, trainings and local associations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Prioritization

Education

BS in Food Technology, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

DKSH Group is seeking a QA/Materials Specialist to ensure raw materials comply with regulatory and quality standards. You will maintain RMSS, review alternative materials, and coordinate analyses with QA and Procurement.

The role involves sensory evaluation, sample testing with third parties, risk assessments, and preparing qualification reports through commercialization. Strong attention to detail and communication are essential.