Technical Supervisor - QA/R&D

JC Premiere Business International Inc; Dasmariñas; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Premiere Business International Inc is seeking a Technical Supervisor to oversee R&D and Quality Assurance in our food manufacturing operations in the Philippines. You will lead a team of specialists in product development, GMP/HACCP compliance, and process improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of experience in R&D or QA supervision, with strong leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Culinary, Nutrition, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years in R&D Supervisor or QA Supervisor roles in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, and product development processes.
• Experience in product formulation, testing, and commercialization.
• Strong leadership, people management, and team-building abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office applications; good in data handling.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with senior leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage R&D projects: new product development, improvement, and cost optimization.
• Supervise formulation, testing, raw material sourcing, and presentations to management.
• Monitor industry trends and ingredient innovations to boost competitiveness.
• Oversee QA team implementing GMP, HACCP, and quality systems.
• Ensure products, materials, and packaging meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate internal audits, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and hygiene protocols across facilities.
• Ensure adherence to documentation, SOPs, labeling, and certifications.
• Provide technical support to Marketing, Procurement, and Operations.
• Develop department goals and foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology / related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Supervisor to oversee our R&D and Quality Assurance functions. This role is crucial in ensuring continuous product innovation, process optimization, and compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. The Technical Supervisor will lead a team of specialists to deliver high-quality products that meet both company and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage R&D projects involving new product development, product improvement, and cost optimization.

• Supervise formulation, testing, raw material sourcing, and presentations of new or improved products to management.

• Monitor industry trends, ingredient innovations, and technologies to enhance product competitiveness.

• Oversee Quality Assurance team in implementing GMP, HACCP, and other quality management systems.

• Ensure finished products, raw materials, and packaging materials meet company and regulatory quality standards.

• Conduct and coordinate internal audits, root cause analyses, and preventive actions for non-conformances.

• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and hygiene protocols across production and commissary facilities.

• Ensure compliance with documentation, SOPs, regulatory requirements, product labelling, and certifications.

• Provide technical support to cross-functional teams including Marketing, Procurement, and Operations.

• Develop department goals, foster collaboration, and create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Culinary, Nutrition, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related course.

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as R&D Supervisor or QA Supervisor in food manufacturing.

• Strong technical knowledge in Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, and product development processes.

• Background in product formulation, testing, and commercialization.

• Excellent leadership, people management, and team-building skills.

• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, able to collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders.