Quality & Regulatory Lead

Addiction Foods LLC; Philippines; Remote; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Addiction Foods LLC is seeking a Quality & Regulatory Compliance Lead to ensure strict adherence to QA standards and regulatory requirements across operations. This remote role emphasizes QA leadership, audits, investigations, and continuous improvement.

The candidate will drive MPI Food Safety Program compliance, HACCP, and AAFCO standards, conduct internal and external audits, and develop robust SOPs while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the food industry.
• Strong background in quality control and regulatory compliance (technical and application).
• Knowledge of MPI Food Safety Program, HACCP, and AAFCO standards.
• Detail-oriented with excellent English communication (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA to ensure compliance with MPI Food Safety Program and internal QA manual.
• Lead regulatory compliance activities and update practices to meet current standards.
• Coordinate GMP and 5S audits and supplier audits for Addiction Pet foods.
• Investigate QA/QC issues and drive corrective actions and root cause analysis.
• Develop and improve SOPs from raw materials to finished products.

Skills

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

English communication

HACCP knowledge

MPI Food Safety Program

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or Food Science

Job description

About the Job

Position: Quality & Regulatory Compliance Lead (Remote Work)
Role: Supervisory - Individual contributor
JOB PURPOSE:

• The purpose of the Quality & Regulatory Compliance Lead role is to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements throughout the organization's operations.
• This position is pivotal in overseeing the implementation of effective quality assurance systems, conducting thorough regulatory compliance checks, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• By focusing on key result areas (KRAs) such as quality assurance, regulatory compliance, audits, investigations, and training, the Quality & Regulatory Compliance Lead ensures that products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Additionally, this role plays a crucial part in fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across internal teams and external stakeholders.

Job Description:
Quality Assurance:

• Ensure compliance with Quality Standards by adherence to MPI Food Safety Program and Addiction Foods QA manual.
• All raw materials meet set standards for physical and chemical analysis.
• Effective testing and research on new alternative raw materials and packaging materials.
• Accurate testing and reporting on nutritional nutrients and physical properties for new materials.
• Stability of new packaging materials in various conditions is thoroughly tested and verified.
• Consistent quality control checks on processes and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Conduct weekly and monthly evaluations of retention samples to assess product condition over time.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure Compliance with Regulatory Standards: by adherence to local and international regulatory standards for food safety and quality. Maintain up-to-date and accurate regulatory documentation for all products.
• Successful assistance and management during external and regulatory audits.
• Timely implementation of any changes in regulations affecting quality control and product safety.
• Continuous monitoring and updating of practices to comply with current regulations.

Audit & Compliance:

• Conduct regular internal audits ensuring compliance with GMP and 5S standards.
• Leading and managing the Addiction Pet foods supplier audit program effectively.
• Successful assistance and management during external and regulatory audits.
• Effective documentation and communication of quality standards across the team and business.
• Investigations & Corrective Actions Identify and resolve QA/QC Issues by root cause analysis of problems identified and corrective actions implemented.
• Continuous monitoring and effectiveness of implemented corrective actions.
• Development and improvement of SOPs from raw materials to finished goods.

Training & Development:

• Ensure staff are adequately trained and provided with necessary materials related to corrective actions. Ensure staff are proficient in conducting sensory testing and using relevant equipment for product assessment.

Incident & Complaints Management:

• All incident reports, customer complaints, and H&S reports are recorded and resolved promptly.

Health & Safety:

• All activities comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and company policies.
• Hazards and risks are eliminated, isolated, or minimized in all departments.
• Accurate and timely reporting of all accidents, near misses, and hazards.
• Ensures staff are trained to operate forklifts and machinery safely.

New Product Development:

• Effective collaboration on new product development and packaging checklist updates.
• Packaging review ensuring alignment on any regulatory requirement for New Market/ Country Regulatory requirements/ access

Adhoc

• Perform other tasks that may be assigned either individually or as part of a committee or team.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the food industry.
• Strong background in quality control and regulatory compliance both technical and application.
• Experience with high standards of Quality Control and Regulations.
• Thorough understanding of the MPI Food Safety Program, HACCP standards, and AAFCO standards.
• Good quality management experience.
• Solid analytical skills and computer proficiency.
• Detail-oriented with excellent English communication skills (oral and written).