Quality Assurance Specialist-food safety & regulatoryPilmico Foods Corporation
Workplace: Tarlac
Salary: Agreement
Work form: Full time
Posting Date: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 18/11/2020
Company Description
Pilmico Foods Corporation is the integrated agribusiness and food company of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV). Composed of four divisions: Flour, Feeds & Animal Health, Farms, and Trading, we are well positioned at the beginning of the value chain. True to our brand promise of being Partners for Growth, we nurture our business and communities by providing business solutions and building partnerships for growth.
We operate in the Philippines nationwide and have a growing international presence in the following ASEAN countries: Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Hong Kong.
Investing in talent and upholding Aboitiz values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibility are key drivers to sustaining the growth of our business.
Here at Pilmico, we value each talent for the unique contribution they bring to the organization. We recognize that today's global workforce is made up of diverse individuals with different skills, abilities and aspirations that enable them to achieve superior results; as such, we select our partners based on these attributes that are not typically found in someone's resume.
We are advocates of self-development and believe that people's success lies in their passion to learn something new and different every day. This is why our hiring philosophy is to open up and give equal opportunity to any talent regardless of where they are today in pursuit of education.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Quality Assurance Specialist-Food Safety & Regulatory is responsible for the design, development, and deployment of the Meat Operations (Slaughter and Fabrication Facility, R&D Test Kitchen, The Good Meat, and YOLO) Food Safety and Regulatory Systems. He/She ensures the compliance of the Meat Operations with the Food Safety and Regulatory Requirements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Executes responsibilities as the Food Safety Team Leader of the Meat Operations Team. He/She has the authority to assess facility compliance with Food Safety requirements and initiate Order of Operations stoppage if not compliant.
Ensures that the developed product-specific food safety and quality guidelines are aligned to the One Food Group Corporate Quality Guidelines.
Responsible for ensuring the compliance of the Meat Operations Team with the local and international Food Safety Requirements such as FSSC (Food Safety System Certification) 22000, HACCP/GMP, and other special requirements such as NMIS, FDA requirements in the manufacture and distribution of meat products.
Reviews the existing Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions relevant to Food Safety and Quality to ensure their effective implementation.
Works in coordination with the Quality Assurance Operations Team in ensuring the hygiene and microbiological monitoring of production lines and environment.
Works in coordination with the Cleaning and Sanitation, and Pest Control Service Providers in ensuring that the Master Sanitation Plan and Integrated Pest Management Plans are being adhered to.
Ensures compliance with the regulations set by National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Secures all necessary documents such as NMIS-LTO, FDA-LTO, and HACCP/GMP Certificates of the facility issued by the NMIS and/or FDA.
Maintains regulatory compliance of products for the following regulatory activities: initial, renewal, variations, promo permits, marketing materials, labeling review, among others, to ensure compliance of the company with NMIS and FDA regulations for business continuity.
Participates in cross-functional teams within the affiliate and provides regulatory expertise and insight.
Keeps updated with current local and international regulations and potential changes that will impact the business environment and communicate appropriately to involved or affected parties.
Leads the team during external food safety and regulatory-related audits such as NMIS, FDA, FSSC 22000, and Customer Audits.
Performs food safety-related audits for Meats Operations sites/facilities.
Ensures that departmental issues regarding Food Safety systems and processes are resolved effectively and without undue delays.
Conducts training on food safety systems to all relevant stakeholders.
Provides progress reports on the Meats Facilities' compliance with the Food Safety and Regulatory requirements.
Ensures that the document management system is being implemented effectively across all Meat Operations sites.
Other Responsibilities
Keeps abreast with the new developments and advances on industry practices, quality management technology through attending seminars and conferences, networking with local and foreign quality experts and liaison with other quality institutions / organizations.
Participates in all Company initiatives and programs as well as provide support whenever necessary
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Biology
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
At least 3 years of working experience in Quality Assurance or Regulatory Affairs in the Food Manufacturing Industry
CRITICAL SKILLS OR COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Hard Skills
Knowledge and understanding of Food Safety, Quality Management System and Regulatory Affairs Management.
Competent in the use of Google Suite programs.
Soft Skills
Excellent communication skills and fluent in English both written and spoken.
Training and presentation skills.
Ability to establish interpersonal relationships.
Proactive and able to act on his or her own initiative.
Ability to handle, motivate and influence people.
Ability to enforce regulatory and statutory requirements.
Critical and Progressive thinking.
Above average leadership skills
Good organization skills
Attention to details
Additional Information
DIRECTLY REPORTING TO: Meat Operations, Assistant Vice President
MATRIX REPORTING TO: Corporate Quality Manager
SUPERVISES: None
SmartRecruiters
Pilmico Foods Corporation is the integrated agribusiness and food company of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV). Composed of four divisions: Flour, Feeds & Animal Health, Farms, and Trading, we are well positioned at the beginning of the value chain. True to our brand promise of being Partners for Growth, we nurture our business and communities by providing business solutions and building partnerships for growth.
We operate in the Philippines nationwide and have a growing international presence in the following ASEAN countries: Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Hong Kong.
Investing in talent and upholding Aboitiz values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibility are key drivers to sustaining the growth of our business.
Here at Pilmico, we value each talent for the unique contribution they bring to the organization. We recognize that today's global workforce is made up of diverse individuals with different skills, abilities and aspirations that enable them to achieve superior results; as such, we select our partners based on these attributes that are not typically found in someone's resume.
We are advocates of self-development and believe that people's success lies in their passion to learn something new and different every day. This is why our hiring philosophy is to open up and give equal opportunity to any talent regardless of where they are today in pursuit of education.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Quality Assurance Specialist-Food Safety & Regulatory is responsible for the design, development, and deployment of the Meat Operations (Slaughter and Fabrication Facility, R&D Test Kitchen, The Good Meat, and YOLO) Food Safety and Regulatory Systems. He/She ensures the compliance of the Meat Operations with the Food Safety and Regulatory Requirements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Executes responsibilities as the Food Safety Team Leader of the Meat Operations Team. He/She has the authority to assess facility compliance with Food Safety requirements and initiate Order of Operations stoppage if not compliant.
Ensures that the developed product-specific food safety and quality guidelines are aligned to the One Food Group Corporate Quality Guidelines.
Responsible for ensuring the compliance of the Meat Operations Team with the local and international Food Safety Requirements such as FSSC (Food Safety System Certification) 22000, HACCP/GMP, and other special requirements such as NMIS, FDA requirements in the manufacture and distribution of meat products.
Reviews the existing Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions relevant to Food Safety and Quality to ensure their effective implementation.
Works in coordination with the Quality Assurance Operations Team in ensuring the hygiene and microbiological monitoring of production lines and environment.
Works in coordination with the Cleaning and Sanitation, and Pest Control Service Providers in ensuring that the Master Sanitation Plan and Integrated Pest Management Plans are being adhered to.
Ensures compliance with the regulations set by National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Secures all necessary documents such as NMIS-LTO, FDA-LTO, and HACCP/GMP Certificates of the facility issued by the NMIS and/or FDA.
Maintains regulatory compliance of products for the following regulatory activities: initial, renewal, variations, promo permits, marketing materials, labeling review, among others, to ensure compliance of the company with NMIS and FDA regulations for business continuity.
Participates in cross-functional teams within the affiliate and provides regulatory expertise and insight.
Keeps updated with current local and international regulations and potential changes that will impact the business environment and communicate appropriately to involved or affected parties.
Leads the team during external food safety and regulatory-related audits such as NMIS, FDA, FSSC 22000, and Customer Audits.
Performs food safety-related audits for Meats Operations sites/facilities.
Ensures that departmental issues regarding Food Safety systems and processes are resolved effectively and without undue delays.
Conducts training on food safety systems to all relevant stakeholders.
Provides progress reports on the Meats Facilities' compliance with the Food Safety and Regulatory requirements.
Ensures that the document management system is being implemented effectively across all Meat Operations sites.
Other Responsibilities
Keeps abreast with the new developments and advances on industry practices, quality management technology through attending seminars and conferences, networking with local and foreign quality experts and liaison with other quality institutions / organizations.
Participates in all Company initiatives and programs as well as provide support whenever necessary
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Biology
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
At least 3 years of working experience in Quality Assurance or Regulatory Affairs in the Food Manufacturing Industry
CRITICAL SKILLS OR COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Hard Skills
Knowledge and understanding of Food Safety, Quality Management System and Regulatory Affairs Management.
Competent in the use of Google Suite programs.
Soft Skills
Excellent communication skills and fluent in English both written and spoken.
Training and presentation skills.
Ability to establish interpersonal relationships.
Proactive and able to act on his or her own initiative.
Ability to handle, motivate and influence people.
Ability to enforce regulatory and statutory requirements.
Critical and Progressive thinking.
Above average leadership skills
Good organization skills
Attention to details
Additional Information
DIRECTLY REPORTING TO: Meat Operations, Assistant Vice President
MATRIX REPORTING TO: Corporate Quality Manager
SUPERVISES: None
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