QA Analyst (Project Based)

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Aboitiz Foods in the Philippines is seeking a Quality Assurance role focused on safeguarding product quality at the start of the manufacturing process. You will validate hand-adds and basemix reports, verify micro ingredients, and maintain traceable documentation to prevent deviations.

Responsibilities include non-conformance management, GMP/HACCP compliance, and collaboration with production and QA teams to drive quality improvements and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, food technology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or any science-related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing or quality assurance role is preferred but not required.
• Familiar with quality assurance principles, procedures, and tools used in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Validate hand-adds and basemix reports to align with production schedules.
• Independently inspect pre-weighed micro ingredients before mixing into batches.
• Maintain real-time documentation of weight verification for traceability.
• Identify and tag non-conforming batches, incorrect weights, or discrepancies.
• Record observations, deviations, and corrective actions per procedures.
• Ensure GMP, HACCP, and regulatory animal feed standards compliance.
• Record lot numbers, batch codes, and product identifiers for traceability.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with production and QA teams to address quality issues.
• Support sustainability and safety initiatives in line with company goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or any science-related course

Job description

Aboitiz Foods is an integrated regional food and agribusiness company dedicated to creating a high-performance culture anchored on our time-honored values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibility. Through the collective strengths of our subsidiaries, Pilmico and Gold Coin, we believe in sustainably feeding Asia’s growth from mill to meal. We are constantly improving and optimizing our processes by integrating the value chain around Asia. We leverage our sector expertise and capabilities to deliver quality every time. With our world-class technology and culture of constant innovation, we devote ourselves to serving you better. At Aboitiz Foods, we embrace change and inspire innovation, leading the way in food and agribusiness solutions. Join us as we shape the future of food in Asia and build a culture where, together, we nourish the future.

Job Description

Job Objective

Plays a critical role in safeguarding product quality at the start of the manufacturing process. This role is responsible in validating the hand-adds add/or basemix preparation report and verifying micro ingredient inclusion to prevent preparation error, ensure nutritional compliance and contribute to the company's commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable feed products to customers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Hand-adds/ Basemix Validation

Cross-check hand-adds/ basemix report against Production Schedule and the issued formulation

Individually inspect and validate pre-weighed micro ingredients before mixing into batches

Maintain accurate, real-time documentation of weight verification for traceability purposes

Non-conformance Management

identify and immediately tag non-conforming batches, incorrect weights or discrepancies

Documentation and Record-Keeping

Maintain accurate records of check/inspection results and quality control activities. Document observations, deviations, and corrective actions taken during inspections in accordance with established procedures and documentation requirements.

Feed Safety and Compliance

Ensure full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and regulatory animal feed standards.

Assist in maintaining product traceability by accurately recording lot numbers, batch codes, and other product identifiers. Ensure that proper labeling and identification are applied to the raw materials and basemixes/ hand-adds to facilitate traceability and recall procedures if necessary.

Contribute to the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.

Communication and Collaboration

Communicate effectively with the production team, quality assurance team, and other stakeholders to address quality-related issues and coordinate corrective actions.

Sustainability & Safety

Implement "Green Engineering" initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of the mill, aligning with the Massive Transformative Purpose of sustainable growth.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or any science-related course

Experience:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or quality assurance role, preferably in the food or feed industry and premixing for at least 1 year is preferred but not necessary.
• Familiar with quality assurance principles, procedures, and tools used in manufacturing environments.

Other Requirements:

• Has basic computer skills, including data entry, document management, and email communication.
• High attention to detail with precise weight measurement techniques

Additional Information

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