QA Supervisor

Par Excellence Search Consulting Inc; Polomolok; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Par Excellence Search Consulting Inc in the Philippines seeks an experienced QA professional to lead auditing activities for a global food ingredients leader. You will ensure documentation integrity, CAPA execution, and compliance with GFSI, ISO, GMP, HACCP, and regulatory standards.

Based onsite in Polomolok, South Cotabato, the role requires 3–5 years in QA within the food industry and 1–2 years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of QA experience in the food industry with documentation control.
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GFSI schemes, QMS, GMP, HACCP, ISO standards.
• Familiarity with sustainability certifications and related claims.

Responsibilities

• Align auditing schedules, CAPA implementation, and compliance activities with QA leadership.
• Coordinate with Production, R&D, QA, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Regulatory Affairs for documentation.
• Interface with third-party auditors and regulatory bodies during audits and inspections.
• Support audits and vendor qualifications with complete, accurate documentation.
• Ensure cost-effective management of quality documentation and auditing resources.
• Prevent non-conformances and penalties by maintaining compliance.
• Validate product and process controls, ensuring proper documentation.
• Supervise QA audit aides in documentation and audit tasks.
• Maintain traceability of quality records per regulatory and certification standards.
• Drive audit readiness by identifying gaps and implementing CAPA.

Skills

GFSI schemes

QMS

GMP

HACCP

ISO standards

Documentation control

Auditing

CAPA

Root cause analysis

Staff supervision

Sustainability certifications

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Technical report-writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Food Technology, or related field

Job description

CLIENT PROFILE: A global leader in innovative, science-driven food ingredients, delivering healthier and more sustainable solutions to the food industry worldwide.

Work Setup: Onsite daily (Mon-Fri)

Work Location: Polomolok, South Cotabato

Responsibilities:

Collaborates with the QA Lead/Manager to align auditing schedules, CAPA implementation, and compliance activities.

Works closely with Production, Market, R&D, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure accurate and timely documentation.

Coordinates with third-party auditors, certification bodies, and regulatory agencies during audits and inspections.

Supports customer audits and vendor qualifications by ensuring complete, accurate, and compliant documentation is provided.

Ensures cost-effective management of quality documentation and auditing resources.

Minimizes financial risks by preventing non-conformances and compliance issues that may result in penalties, rejections, or product holds.

Ensures that product and process controls are properly validated and verified.

Supervises QA audit aides responsible for documentation and audit-related tasks.

Maintains the integrity, completeness, and traceability of all quality records in compliance with legal, regulatory, and certification standards.

Drives audit readiness by proactively identifying system gaps and implementing corrective and preventive measures.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Food Technology, or a related field.

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with strong exposure to documentation control and auditing activities.

Quality Assurance experience must be specifically within the food industry.

At least 1-2 years of supervisory experience is preferred.

Strong knowledge of GFSI schemes, QMS, GMP, HACCP, ISO standards, and documentation control systems.

Familiarity with key sustainability-related product certifications (Non-GMO Project, Upcycled Certified, Halal, Kosher, etc.) and the ability to ensure compliance with related claims and standards.

Awareness of regulatory frameworks and labelling requirements related to sustainability and product claims.

Ability to evaluate, validate, and communicate sustainability certifications in support of product development, QA, or marketing initiatives.

Ability to interpret laboratory test results to verify compliance with certification and regulatory standards.

Skilled in audit preparation, execution, and post-audit follow-up (internal, external, and customer audits).

Excellent attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and organisational skills.

Proficient in root cause analysis, CAPA development, and risk management methodologies.

Strong communication and technical report-writing skills.

Ability to supervise, mentor, and train staff in proper quality documentation practices.