Senior QA & Food Safety Leader — Cebu-Based

HRTx Inc.; Danao; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HRTx Inc. in Cebu, Philippines, seeks a Senior Manager of Quality Assurance & Food Safety to lead end-to-end quality strategies across manufacturing and supply chain, ensuring products meet defined standards for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role drives robust QMS, audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement, partnering with Operations, R&D, and Engineering to upgrade facilities and processes; leadership of QA teams and executive reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Licensed Chemist, Chem. Engineer, or Chem. Technician is required.
• Minimum 10 years in Food Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, or R&D; 5+ years in leadership.
• Strong background in Food Science and Technology including microbiology and food chemistry.
• Experience implementing Quality Management Systems (HACCP, ISO 22000, SPC).
• Knowledge of GMP, GWP, and GLP in food manufacturing.
• Regulatory compliance and audit management across multiple sites.
• Leadership, stakeholder management and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implement, and enhance enterprise-wide QA and Food Safety programs.
• Oversee regulatory compliance with FDA, NMIS, BAI, BFAR, LGU and others.
• Direct internal and external audits of plants, suppliers, toll processors, bakeries, and distribution centers; ensure timely resolution of findings and mitigation of risks.
• Establish and monitor quality KPIs; analyze trends and drive CAPA for improvement.
• Manage quality and food safety incidents, with root-cause analysis and resolution.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Engineering to drive process optimization and upgrades.
• Lead supplier quality initiatives, accreditation, assessments, and reviews.
• Champion continuous improvement and advanced testing methods.
• Build and lead QA teams, workforce planning and development.
• Prepare and present executive reports on quality performance and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Audit management

CAPA

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Licensed Chemist, Chemical Engineer, or Chemical Technician is required

Tools

HACCP

ISO 22000

SPC

Job description

HRTx Inc. in Cebu, Philippines, seeks a Senior Manager of Quality Assurance & Food Safety to lead end-to-end quality strategies across manufacturing and supply chain, ensuring products meet defined standards for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role drives robust QMS, audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement, partnering with Operations, R&D, and Engineering to upgrade facilities and processes; leadership of QA teams and executive reporting.