Quality Assurance Supervisor

AXELUM RESOURCES CORP.; Northern Mindanao; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Axelum Resources Corp. is hiring a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead QA operations and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. The role drives continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold product quality.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, attention to detail, and extensive experience in quality systems within a manufacturing environment. Willing to work in a plant-based facility in Medina, Misamis Oriental.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biology or related science.
• 3–5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Food Safety in manufacturing.
• 1–2 years supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of QMS, GMP, HACCP, FSMS and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in internal audits, RCA, CAPA, and CI initiatives.
• Lean/CI methodologies knowledge and ability to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Quality Assurance daily operations to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.
• Oversee QMS, GMP, HACCP, FSMS implementation and continual improvement.
• Ensure products meet customer specs, regulatory and company standards.
• Investigate quality issues and drive CAPA actions.
• Monitor quality metrics and analyze trends for improvements.
• Coordinate audits and regulatory inspections and maintain audit readiness.
• Review quality records, procedures, and documentation for compliance.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve quality concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Quality mindset

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Decision making

Continuous improvement

Team coordination

Education

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

Tools

QMS

GMP

HACCP

FSMS

Quality documentation systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Axelum – The Country’s Largest Integrated Coconut Manufacturer!

At Axelum Resources Corp., quality is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a Quality Assurance Supervisor who will lead our quality assurance operations, ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support the production of world-class coconut products.

This role is responsible for supervising quality assurance activities, maintaining compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold product quality and operational excellence. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, a keen eye for detail, and extensive experience in quality systems within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the daily operations of the Quality Assurance team to ensure compliance with established quality standards and food safety requirements.
• Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems (QMS), GMP, HACCP, and Food Safety Management Systems.
• Ensure products consistently meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and company quality standards.
• Conduct investigations on product quality issues, non-conformances, customer complaints, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor quality performance indicators and analyze trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections while ensuring audit readiness.
• Review and approve quality records, reports, procedures, and documentation to maintain compliance.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other departments to resolve quality concerns and improve processes.
• Lead root cause analysis and quality improvement projects to minimize defects and enhance process capability.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Quality Assurance personnel to strengthen technical competencies and leadership capabilities.
• Promote a culture of quality, food safety, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biology, or other related science courses.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Food Safety within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 1–2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), GMP, HACCP, Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Experience in conducting internal audits, root cause analysis (RCA), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement methodologies, and process improvement with the ability to drive operational excellence and quality enhancement initiatives.
• Familiarity with laboratory operations, quality testing, statistical analysis, and quality performance metrics is an advantage.
• Experience in the coconut processing or coconut manufacturing industry is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and quality documentation systems.
• Willing to work in a plant-based environment in Medina, Misamis Oriental.

At Axelum, we don't just ensure product quality—we build trust, food safety, and excellence into everything we produce.