Senior Laboratory Supervisor – Food Quality & Compliance

Viventis Search Asia; Calabarzon; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Viventis Search Asia is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee testing and inspection activities in a food manufacturing facility. You will ensure timely microbiological and physicochemical testing of materials and products, review results, and drive corrective actions to maintain quality and safety.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years of laboratory experience in food manufacturing, with preference for dairy, frozen foods, beverages, or meat

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Quality and Safety, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in laboratory testing, quality control, or quality inspection within the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience in dairy, frozen food, beverage, meat processing, bakery, or other food manufacturing environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily laboratory inspection and testing activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate microbiological and physicochemical testing of raw materials, packaging materials, semi-finished products, and finished products.
• Review laboratory test results and promptly investigate abnormal, out-of-specification, or non-conforming results.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality Assurance, R&D, and other departments on root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Supervise laboratory personnel, including work allocation, training, performance monitoring, and adherence to laboratory procedures and testing standards.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and documentation of laboratory samples, reagents, and testing materials.
• Manage the calibration, maintenance, verification, and proper use of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test reports, and other required documentation.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of laboratory management systems, procedures, and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety, quality, GMP, HACCP, and ISO 17025 requirements.
• Coordinate with accredited third-party laboratories when external testing or verification is required.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, R&D, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to resolve raw material and product quality issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, testing efficiency, accuracy, and overall quality control.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Viventis Search Asia is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee testing and inspection activities in a food manufacturing facility. You will ensure timely microbiological and physicochemical testing of materials and products, review results, and drive corrective actions to maintain quality and safety.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years of laboratory experience in food manufacturing, with preference for dairy, frozen foods, beverages, or meat