Quality Control Manager

De Heus Philippines Inc.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

De Heus Philippines Inc. seeks a seasoned Quality Control/Quality Assurance professional to lead the QC Team at Manila Office, with frequent travel to plants in Bulacan and Bukidnon.

You will ensure raw materials, in-process, and finished products meet group quality standards to support product excellence and competitive advantage. The role requires strong CAPA, NIR testing knowledge, and collaboration with Production, Warehouse, and external labs to drive corrective actions and continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in Quality Control/Quality Assurance in manufacturing/food/feed/agriculture sectors.
• Experience in raw material, in-process, and finished product quality inspection and testing.
• Knowledge of quality standards, product specifications, laboratory testing, and QC procedures.
• Experience with CAPA and continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the QC Team to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and laws.
• Inspect and control raw materials, in-process, and finished products per standards and contracts.
• Coordinate with departments to identify and resolve quality-related issues and implement corrective actions.
• Align QC, Warehousing, and Production to maintain product quality across production and delivery.
• Analyze quality discrepancies, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor material changes affecting quality and ensure finished product quality during storage.
• Conduct quality inspections of raw materials and 100% finished product checks before stocking.
• Perform daily material, semi-finished, and finished product analyses and coordinate lab testing.

Skills

Quality control experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, Agricultural Science, or related fields

Tools

NIR analysis

Job description

About the role

The position will be based at the Manila Office (NCR). However, the role requires frequent travel, with the successful candidate expected to spend most of their time at the Bulacan and Bukidnon Plants, depending on business requirements. The role involves ensuring the quality of raw materials, production processes, and finished products meets the Group's established quality standards to support product excellence and enhance the company's sales and market competitiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the QC Team to ensure the proper execution of assigned duties and responsibilities in compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.

• Ensure that raw materials, production processes, and finished products are properly inspected and controlled in accordance with established quality standards and customer specifications, including requirements stated in valid contracts or written agreements.

• Coordinate with relevant departments to identify and resolve quality-related issues, including non-conforming products and discrepancies in warehousing, production, and output processes, ensuring timely and effective corrective actions.

• Monitor and ensure alignment among QC, Warehousing, and Production teams to maintain product quality and prevent quality issues throughout the production and delivery process.

• Inspect and assess product quality discrepancies, analyze root causes, and recommend appropriate corrective actions and quality improvement measures to ensure compliance with established quality standards.

• Timely assess changes in raw materials that may affect product quality and monitor the quality of finished products during storage, while coordinating relevant functions to implement appropriate solutions and minimize potential quality risks.

• Conduct quality inspections of raw materials upon receipt and before use in production, monitor quality throughout the production process, and ensure 100% inspection of finished products to verify compliance with committed quality standards before stocking.

• Conduct daily analysis of raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products using applicable quick test criteria and NIR analysis to evaluate and ensure product quality, and coordinate the submission of samples to designated internal and external laboratories as planned.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, Agricultural Science, or other related fields.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance, preferably in a manufacturing, food, feed, agricultural, or similar production environment.

• Experience in raw material, in-process, and finished product quality inspection and testing.

• Knowledge of quality standards, product specifications, laboratory testing, and quality control procedures.

• Experience with NIR analysis and other rapid/quick testing methods is highly preferred.

• Knowledge and experience in root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous quality improvement.

• Experience in coordinating with internal and external laboratories for product/sample analysis.

• Strong knowledge of quality and food/feed safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Experience in leading or supervising a QC team and coordinating with Production, Warehouse, and other relevant departments.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.