QA Specialist

Regent Foods Corporation; Pasig; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Pasig is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control specialist. The role involves overseeing production quality, maintaining compliance with food safety standards, and training staff. Candidates should have a degree in Food Technology or related fields and a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in QA/QC. Certifications in HACCP and ISO standards are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Proficiency in quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 22000).
• HACCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports on production matrix and status updates.
• Oversee production stages to uphold quality standards.
• Document and maintain quality control records.
• Conduct internal GMP training for QC and Production personnel.
• Participate in troubleshooting quality issues and implementing process improvements.

Skills

Quality assurance

Quality control

Data analysis

Statistical process control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, or Microbiology

Tools

Quality testing equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Help prepare monthly, weekly, and daily reports on production matrix and present status updates if necessary
• Help oversee production stages to uphold consistent quality standards and identify areas for improvement
• Document and maintain detailed quality control records and reports
• Review all in‑line monitoring documents at the end of the shift, ensure completion and signatures, and file accordingly
• Monitor documents and ensure all required signatures are obtained
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, ISO, and other food safety standards
• Conduct annual internal GMP training/seminars for QC and Production personnel and orient newly hired employees on GMP protocol
• Participate in identifying and troubleshooting quality issues, verifying and maintaining controls, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and recommending process improvements
• Implement documentation related to food safety standards such as GMP, HACCP, ISO, etc.
• Conduct quarterly internal GMP or Food Safety audits
• Request third‑party calibration of all QA/QC laboratory and in‑line equipment once a year and maintain updated calibration records
• Maintain implementation of standard processes established by R&D
• Assist the Assistant QA/QC Manager in regulatory compliance such as FDA and other QA/QC activities
• Assist in investigation and validation of customer complaints and support the Assistant QA/QC Manager in special projects
• Develop and revise Quality Manual Procedures such as GMP, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, Work Instructions, etc., in preparation for certification
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Assistant QA/QC Manager or QA/QC Manager from time to time

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control, preferably in food manufacturing
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or any food‑related field
• Proficiency in quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 22000)
• Strong knowledge of statistical process control and data analysis
• Experience with quality testing equipment and laboratory procedures
• HACCP certification preferred
• GMP training certification preferred
• Internal auditor certification for ISO standards (desirable)