Quality Assurance and Laboratory Manager

Lead and manage Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Laboratory operations to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with company standards.

Develop, implement, and continuously improve Quality Management Systems (QMS), policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Ensure all laboratory testing, raw material inspections, in-process controls, and finished product evaluations are conducted accurately and on time.

Maintain compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

Oversee internal and external quality audits, ensuring effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Monitor quality performance indicators, analyze laboratory and quality data, and provide actionable recommendations to improve product quality and operational performance.

Manage laboratory equipment, calibration, testing methods, chemical inventory, and laboratory waste in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with Production, R&D, Procurement, Warehouse, and other cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead, coach, and develop the QA, QC, and Laboratory teams to strengthen technical competency, accountability, and high-performance culture.

Drive continuous improvement projects focused on enhancing product quality, laboratory efficiency, process reliability, and cost effectiveness.

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Animal Science, Fisheries, Agricultural Technology, or other related fields.

Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and/or Laboratory within the Food & Beverage, Pet Food, Feedmill, Pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing industry.

Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role leading QA, QC, or Laboratory teams.

Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and quality assurance methodologies.