urgent hiring! Quality Assurance Manager (food manufacturing)Anita's Home Bakeshop, Inc.

Company History
 
The conception of Anita's Home Bakeshop, Inc. came to be in 1968. Starting with a small oven and a handful of raw materials, baking all the products in the house kitchen.
 
By the mid 80's Anita's has opened more branches in Cebu, being considered as the province's premium bakery and has further modernized its production process.
 
For over Fifty-eight years (58) in the business, Anita's Home Bakeshop, Inc. with its lifelong commitment to serve and supply baked products to all consumers, has been baking goodness, through the years.
 
With the growing mass produced environment, Anita's prides itself in maintaining a neighborhood bakery reputation, with its bread brings comfort that transports you back to your fondest memories. Anita's aims to continue to be a part of those simple pleasures. Whether you come in for bread, pastries, or cakes, you will be taking home some of Anita's very best to enjoy. So the next time you want to bring something to the table--- Indulge in the Classics--only at Anita's Home Bakeshop.
 
Job Title: QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER (FOOD MANUFACTURING)
 
Job Type: Onsite
Shift: Day shift
Work Location: Lahug, Cebu City
 
Job Summary
 
To ensure that all products manufactured meet established quality standards, food safety requirements, and comply with regulatory and customer specifications. The QA Manager develops, implements, and maintains the Quality Management System (QMS), leads quality assurance initiatives, and promotes a food safety culture throughout the organization.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with HACCP, GMP, and other regulatory requirements.
Ensure that all quality and food safety documents are controlled, updated, and accessible.
Lead food safety audits (internal, external, and third-party).
Oversee product inspections, sensory evaluations, and laboratory testing.
Monitor and analyze quality trends, recommend and implement process improvements, and drive CAPA to reduce defects, waste, and non-conformances.
Prepare for and host customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
Investigate and resolve customer complaints related to quality and food safety.
Conduct internal audits according to the audit schedule.
Supervise, coach, and develop QA/QC team members.
Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Chem Tech, or any science related courses.
At least two (2) years of experience in a QA managerial role within food manufacturing.
Demonstrated experience in Research and Development
Strong attention to detail, with problem-solving and documentation skills
Additional training in Quality Management is an advantage
In-depth understanding of standards and regulatory requirements
High level of integrity, initiative, and professional accountability
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on, and growing company
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.