Quality Assurance Specialist - LAGUNA

Tao Foods Company Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 670,000; Full time

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Job summary

Tao Foods Company Inc. is seeking an experienced QA Specialist to oversee quality assurance activities in our Pasig-Calauan operations.

You will protect product quality by inspecting materials, in-process and finished goods, and ensuring compliance with GMP/HACCP and sanitation standards. The role requires 3–5 years in QA/QC within a food manufacturing setting, strong documentation and audit support skills, and the ability to coordinate across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Food Tech/Science, Chemistry, Biology or Microbiology).
• 3–5 years of QA/QC experience in food manufacturing or factory setting.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety and sanitation.
• Experience in CAPA and root cause analysis.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection and quality evaluation of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Implement and maintain GMP, HACCP and sanitation standards.
• Perform regular quality checks, sampling and testing per procedures.
• Identify deviations and implement CAPA.
• Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and determine root causes.
• Maintain QA documentation, inspection reports, and test results.
• Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing and other departments.
• Assist during internal/external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Prepare quality reports and suggest process improvements.
• Train production personnel on quality, GMP, sanitation and food safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

CAPA

Root cause analysis

Auditing

Documentation

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology / Food Science / Chemistry / Biology / Microbiology / Agriculture

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

On-site - Pasig 3-5 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented QA Specialist to oversee quality assurance activities within the factory and ensure that raw materials, production processes, and finished products consistently comply with company quality standards, food safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

• Conduct inspection and quality evaluation of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with established quality standards and specifications.
• Implement and maintain GMP, HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Perform regular quality checks, sampling, and testing based on established procedures.
• Identify product/process deviations and non-conformities and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Investigate quality issues, production deviations, and customer complaints and assist in determining root causes.
• Maintain complete and accurate QA documentation, inspection reports, test results, and production records.
• Conduct regular inspections of production, warehouse, and processing areas.
• Ensure proper implementation of sanitation, hygiene, and food safety procedures.
• Assist during internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and customer audits.
• Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, and other departments regarding quality-related concerns.
• Monitor compliance with product specifications, procedures, and quality standards.
• Prepare regular quality reports and recommend improvements to prevent recurring quality issues.
• Assist in training production personnel on quality, GMP, sanitation, and food safety procedures.
• Perform other QA-related duties assigned by the QA Supervisor or Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Agriculture, or other related courses.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control, preferably in a food manufacturing or factory environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and quality management systems.
• Experience in conducting product inspections, sampling, testing, and quality documentation.
• Knowledge and experience in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA).
• Experience in handling customer complaints and quality-related investigations.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Able to work effectively with Production and other operational teams.
• Willing to work onsite in Calauan, Laguna.
• Physically capable of conducting regular inspections within production and warehouse areas.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience: 3–5 years of QA/QC experience, preferably in food manufacturing
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Agriculture, or related field
• Location: Willing to work onsite in Calauan, Laguna
• Industry Preference: Food manufacturing, FMCG, agricultural/food processing, or related manufacturing industries
• Key Skills: QA/QC, HACCP, GMP, food safety, CAPA, root cause analysis, auditing, documentation, and laboratory/quality testing

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