QA Manager (F&B)

HRTX; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

HRTX is seeking a seasoned QA leader to design and manage QA programs for the food sector, ensuring compliance with GMP, HACCP, ISO and other standards. The role oversees laboratories, documentation, and audits while driving initiatives to improve product quality and food safety.

Ideal candidates hold a science or engineering degree, a professional license, and at least five years in Food QA or manufacturing with three years in a managerial capacity, including collaboration with suppliers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Chemist or Chemical Engineer; master's degree is an advantage.
• At least 5 years in Food QA, R&D, or Manufacturing; 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong background in QA, QA testing, and analytical methods; audits and inspections experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage QA programs aligned with regulatory, global, and customer standards.
• Ensure compliance with QA policies, GMP, HACCP, ISO, and other quality systems.
• Oversee QA operations, labs, and documentation to meet quality objectives and certifications.
• Lead initiatives to improve product quality and food safety while supporting growth and cost-efficiency.
• Manage department budgets, resources, and capability development plans.
• Coach and evaluate QA team members; identify training needs and support development.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, logistics, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GMP

Food Safety

QA Testing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science

Licensed Chemist or Chemical Engineer

Tools

QMS

HACCP

ISO

SPC

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Quality Management and QA programs aligned with regulatory, global, and customer standards.
• Ensure compliance with QA policies, GMP, food safety requirements, HACCP, ISO, and other quality systems.
• Oversee QA operations, laboratory activities, and documentation to meet quality objectives and maintain certifications.
• Drive initiatives to improve product quality and food safety while supporting expansion, innovation, and cost-efficiency projects.
• Manage departmental resources, budgets, and capability development plans.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate QA team members; identify training needs and support professional development.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, logistics partners, and regulatory agencies (FDA, NMIS, BAI, BFAR, LGUs).

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
• Licensed Chemist or Chemical Engineer; masters degree is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in Food QA, R&D, or Manufacturing, including 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong foundation in food science, food engineering, chemistry, microbiology, QA testing, and analytical methods.
• Experience with QMS such as HACCP, ISO, and SPC; exposure to bakery or meat processing is a plus.
• Role involves office and plant work, including audits, inspections, fieldwork, and supplier visits.