• Direct the work of quality assurance staff involved in evaluating incoming materials and products during production process.
• Develops quality assurance procedures and analyzes data from the inspection report through the use of statistical process control charts and other ways of conducting analyzes.
• Resolves quality problem and non-conformance to standards as they are revealed through inspection procedures.
• Works with purchasing team in evaluating suppliers for compliance to quality standards, data from quality control inspection can identify concerns with suppliers or materials used in the production.
• Schedule the work of staff and ensure that production department have regular audits of their processes and systems to produce finished goods within standards.
• Spearheads the implementation of the HACCP plan, GMP, SSOP, to ensure compliance with the set standards involved in critical Control Points.
• Conducts meetings, demonstrations, consultations, training and refresher courses as required, in coordination with Production Head and Chief Operating Officer.
• Monitors compliance to FDA and other government requirements for the attainment of minimum compliance of the law.
• Submits regular monthly reports to superior on Supplier’s Raw Materials and finished goods Quality Profile and other pertinent information to aid in management decision-making.
• Familiarizes self with inspection processes and procedures as well as tests and measuring equipment used during quality inspection.
• Exercises administrative control and supervision over the Quality Assurance team under his/her responsibility including the enforcement of company policies with respect to Employee performance, training, job movements, discipline, motivating employees for peak performance, and other personnel matters.
• Maintain an orderly filing system of all pertinent documents of the department for easy retrieval when needed.
• Keeps abreast of the company’s business goals and directions.
• Conducts plant visit to San Pablo, Bulacan and Pampanga at least two (2) times a month to review the processes and standard are aligned.
• Participates in company-initiated programs, seminars and trainings.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by superior from time to time.

Education

• Preferably College Graduate of Food Technology
• Engineering graduates (i.e., Industrial or Chemical Engineering) is an advantage

Experience

• 5 years prior experience in Manufacturing, with relevant work experience
• Preferably experience in QA / QC function in the food industry
• Well-versed in ISO/HACCP implementation

Special Skills

• Team player with excellent report writing skills
• Excellent analytical abilities to grasp key points from complicated details
• Good leadership capabilities to lead projects to successful completion