QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR

WK Services; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

WK Services is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support implementation of company policies, quality systems and food safety programmes in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting. You will work closely with production and other departments to maintain product quality and drive improvements.

The role requires a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Food Technology and 1–2 years’ experience in food manufacturing, with knowledge of cGMP, HACCP and FSSC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Food Technology or related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in a food manufacturing company.
• Knowledge of cGMP, HACCP and FSSC requirements.
• Understanding of quality testing in the food and beverage industry, including analytical and sensory evaluation.
• Basic understanding of chemical and microbiological analysis.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and make effective decisions.
• Availability for shifting schedules, overtime, longer workdays and occasional Sundays and holidays during busy periods.
• Proficiency in MS Office and strong organisational, prioritisation and attention-to-detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Enforce current Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety and quality policies, including FSSC, HACCP, GMP and GWP requirements.
• Monitor compliance across employees and personnel working in the manufacturing facility.
• Review production batch records and manufacturing-related documents to verify compliance, record keeping, quality checks, testing, sampling and sanitation activities.
• Implement verification procedures for raw materials, packaging components, labels and finished products.
• Coordinate testing results for finished products, raw materials and packaging components, including appropriate release and hold programmes.
• Oversee on-hold products, including status monitoring, release and destruction of rejected products.
• Assist with investigations and corrective actions for safety and quality issues, including customer complaints.
• Recommend and present solutions to improve product quality and work efficiency.
• Support the implementation of quality systems, operating procedures, testing, evaluation, inspection and technical support programmes.
• Participate in regulatory, third-party and customer audits and inspections, including corrective action responses.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

FSSC knowledge

Quality testing understanding

Analytical skills

Sensory evaluation

Decision making under pressure

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Food Technology or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the role

Support the effective implementation of company policies, procedures, quality systems and food safety programmes to ensure manufactured products consistently meet customer specifications and regulatory standards. This role works closely with production and other departments to maintain product quality, identify and resolve issues, and drive continuous improvements in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Enforce current Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety and quality policies, including FSSC, HACCP, GMP and GWP requirements.

• Monitor compliance across employees and personnel working in the manufacturing facility.

• Review production batch records and manufacturing-related documents to verify compliance, record keeping, quality checks, testing, sampling and sanitation activities.

• Implement verification procedures for raw materials, packaging components, labels and finished products.

• Coordinate testing results for finished products, raw materials and packaging components, including appropriate release and hold programmes.

• Oversee on-hold products, including status monitoring, release and destruction of rejected products.

• Assist with investigations and corrective actions for safety and quality issues, including customer complaints.

• Recommend and present solutions to improve product quality and work efficiency.

• Support the implementation of quality systems, operating procedures, testing, evaluation, inspection and technical support programmes.

• Participate in regulatory, third-party and customer audits and inspections, including corrective action responses.

• Perform other duties as directed by management.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Food Technology or a related field.

• At least 1–2 years of relevant experience in a food manufacturing company.

• Knowledge of cGMP, HACCP and FSSC requirements.

• Understanding of quality testing in the food and beverage industry, including analytical and sensory evaluation.

• Basic understanding of chemical and microbiological analysis.

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and make effective decisions.

• Availability for shifting schedules, overtime, longer workdays and occasional Sundays and holidays during busy periods.

• Proficiency in MS Office and strong organisational, prioritisation and attention-to-detail skills.

• Ability to adapt to changing organisational and operational needs and lead others through change.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and collaborate across functions and disciplines.

• Strong communication skills, initiative and the ability to handle difficult reporting situations.

• Ability to work in a hot and humid production environment and spend most of the workday walking and standing on the plant floor.
  
  
  Salary and Benefits

  Benefits and employment terms to be discussed during the interview.

  How to Apply

  Interested applicants are invited to submit their updated résumé directly to ••••@gmail.com for our review.

  Thank you!Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial interview.

  Join our team and contribute to building an effective, compliant, and people-focused organization.