Quality Control Officer

Baker's Fair & Foodmart Inc.; Imus; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker's Fair & Foodmart Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Officer to monitor production processes, inspect materials, and test finished products to uphold GMP and food safety standards.

You will identify deviations, implement corrective actions, maintain audit-ready records, and work with production staff to ensure quality across all stages of manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related science field.
• Proven experience in a QC/QA role within a manufacturing setup (preferably food or beverage).
• Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP, and local food safety regulations.
• Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and testing tools.
• Basic knowledge of ISO quality management systems.
• High attention to detail and analytical thinking with the ability to enforce quality standards.
• Comfortable working around industrial machinery with strict PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular sensory, physical, and chemical tests on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Ensure all production activities comply with HACCP and SOPs.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, non-conformance reports, and lab results for audits.
• Monitor CCPs on the production floor, including oven temperatures and packaging seal integrity.
• Verify cleaning and sanitation procedures (SSOPs) before production lines commence.
• Inspect incoming shipments to ensure ingredients meet quality parameters.
• Identify, quarantine, and report sub-standard products; assist in root cause analysis.

Skills

GMP/HACCP

Lab testing

ISO Quality Mgmt

Attention to detail

PPE compliance

Staff communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related science field

Job description

About the role

The Quality Control Officer is responsible for monitoring production processes, inspecting raw materials, and testing finished goods to ensure they adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards. This role involves identifying deviations from quality protocols and implementing corrective actions to maintain brand integrity.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct regular sensory, physical, and chemical tests on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.

• Ensure all production activities comply with HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Maintain accurate records of all inspections, non-conformance reports, and laboratory results for audit readiness.

• Monitor critical control points (CCPs) on the production floor, such as oven temperatures, cooling times, and packaging seal integrity.

• Verify the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation procedures (SSOPs) before production lines commence.

• Inspect incoming shipments from suppliers to ensure ingredients meet specified quality parameters.

• Identify, quarantine, and report any sub-standard products or materials; assist in root cause analysis for recurring issues.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related science field.

• Proven experience in a QC/QA role within a manufacturing setup (preferably food or beverage).

• Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP, and local food safety regulations.

• Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and testing tools.

• Basic knowledge of ISO quality management systems.

• High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate firm quality standards to production staff.

• Comfortable working around industrial machinery and adhering to strict PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements.