Total 9 it specialist job vacancies in Quality Assurance / Control category in The Philippines

As a Policy Governance specialist within the Center of Excellence (PGA), your primary responsibility will be to develop, implement, and govern policies and procedures that ensure compliance, consistency, and best practices across the organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to establish policy frameworks, review and update policies, and ensure adherence to policy requirements. This role requires strong knowledge of policy management, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Policy Governance: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain a comprehensive policy framework for the PGA. Identify policy needs, research industry best practices, and draft policies and procedures that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

• Policy Management: Facilitate the implementation of policies across the organization. Work closely with functional teams to ensure understanding and compliance with policy requirements. Develop communication plans and training materials to promote policy awareness and adherence.

• Policy Cascade and Awareness: Regularly review existing policies and procedures to ensure relevance, effectiveness, and compliance with changing regulations and business needs. Engage stakeholders in policy review discussions, solicit feedback, and incorporate revisions as necessary.

• Policy Governance Guidelines and Procedures: Establish and maintain a governance process for policy management, including policy creation, review, approval, and dissemination. Define roles and responsibilities for policy owners, reviewers, and stakeholders involved in the policy governance process.

• Policy Stewardship: Develop communication strategies and materials to effectively communicate policies and procedures to the organization. Conduct policy training sessions to ensure employees understand their responsibilities and obligations under the policies.

• Policy Adherence Metrics: Monitor policy compliance across the organization. Establish mechanisms for tracking and reporting policy violations or non-compliance. Collaborate with compliance and internal audit teams to address policy breaches and implement corrective actions.

• Document Management: Maintain an organized and up-to-date repository of policies and procedures. Ensure policy documents are easily accessible, well-structured, and properly versioned. Implement document control processes to manage policy changes and updates.

• Policy Mapping and Refinement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, process owners, and subject matter experts to gather input, align policy requirements, and ensure policy consistency across the organization. Engage stakeholders in policy-related discussions and initiatives.

• Process Improvement: Continuously improve the policy management process and related tools. Stay updated on regulatory changes, industry best practices, and advancements in policy governance methodologies.

• Policy Governance Reporting: Generate and distribute regular reports and metrics on policy, guidelines, and process compliance, and. Provide insights and recommendations for improving adherence of stakeholders to the approved policy and guidelines.

As a Policy Governance specialist within the Center of Excellence (PGA), your primary responsibility will be to develop, implement, and govern policies and procedures that ensure compliance, consistency, and best practices across the organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to establish policy frameworks, review and update policies, and ensure adherence to policy requirements. This role requires strong knowledge of policy management, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Policy Governance: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain a comprehensive policy framework for the PGA. Identify policy needs, research industry best practices, and draft policies and procedures that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

• Policy Management: Facilitate the implementation of policies across the organization. Work closely with functional teams to ensure understanding and compliance with policy requirements. Develop communication plans and training materials to promote policy awareness and adherence.

• Policy Cascade and Awareness: Regularly review existing policies and procedures to ensure relevance, effectiveness, and compliance with changing regulations and business needs. Engage stakeholders in policy review discussions, solicit feedback, and incorporate revisions as necessary.

• Policy Governance Guidelines and Procedures: Establish and maintain a governance process for policy management, including policy creation, review, approval, and dissemination. Define roles and responsibilities for policy owners, reviewers, and stakeholders involved in the policy governance process.

• Policy Stewardship: Develop communication strategies and materials to effectively communicate policies and procedures to the organization. Conduct policy training sessions to ensure employees understand their responsibilities and obligations under the policies.

• Policy Adherence Metrics: Monitor policy compliance across the organization. Establish mechanisms for tracking and reporting policy violations or non-compliance. Collaborate with compliance and internal audit teams to address policy breaches and implement corrective actions.

• Document Management: Maintain an organized and up-to-date repository of policies and procedures. Ensure policy documents are easily accessible, well-structured, and properly versioned. Implement document control processes to manage policy changes and updates.

• Policy Mapping and Refinement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, process owners, and subject matter experts to gather input, align policy requirements, and ensure policy consistency across the organization. Engage stakeholders in policy-related discussions and initiatives.

• Process Improvement: Continuously improve the policy management process and related tools. Stay updated on regulatory changes, industry best practices, and advancements in policy governance methodologies.

• Policy Governance Reporting: Generate and distribute regular reports and metrics on policy, guidelines, and process compliance, and. Provide insights and recommendations for improving adherence of stakeholders to the approved policy and guidelines.

JD_Meats QA Specialist

1. Implements and maintains all food safety related strategies, policies and procedures
2. Maintains open communication with all related departments to address the identification of food safety hazards and process improvement opportunities.
3. Implements HACCP Plan and pre-requisite programs.
4. Performs HACCP monitoring to include but not limited to – concentration of chlorinated water solution monitoring, temperature monitoring, environmental monitoring and metal detection, and the sanitation program.
5. Implements the document management system in collecting, maintaining and updating of  SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), policies and templates for all Food Safety related records.
6. Responsible for investigating customer complaints related to quality, monitoring of complaint resolution per process owner and instigates the RQI process.
7. Conducts traceability for product complaints and/or recall process to ensure timely communication, execution and completion of related documentation within the set standards for Customer Complaints and Product Recall.
8. Performs microbiological and physical-chemical tests of raw materials, finished products and environmental tests of all food safety related equipment and facilities through rapid tests and conventional methods to determine product quality and perform the necessary controls when there is non-conformance/s.
9. Escalates any deviation from the quality and operational processes set by the organization/plant/site
10. Ensures that Good Laboratory Practices and the Quality Assurance Systems in the Meat Laboratory are strictly implemented and are in place at all times.
11. Ensures the proper and strict implementation of the meat product hold and release programs by ensuring product is not released without prior approval and documentation.
12. Conducts GMP of production and personnel including truck and truck personnel.
13. Monitor and check pre-dispatch and dispatch items for delivery.
14. Assist in customers and NMIS audits, customer complaint resolutions and takes appropriate action promptly.
15. Promotes good customer relations with all TMM Stakeholders and Partners.
16. Works with the Operations team to ensure compliance with applicable food safety regulatory requirements (5S/GMP, HACCP, and ISO).
17. Monitors and observes key associates' compliance on the food safety and quality assurance activities.
18. Leads the QA team during their assigned shift and section by addressing issues (quality and process), as well as is able to make immediate decisions / actions to address these.

SYSTEMS

1. Performs goods inspection process under the SAP Quality Module.
2. Performs goods receiving process under the SAP Quality Module.

JD Meats QA Specialist

1. Implements and maintains all food safety related strategies, policies and procedures
2. Maintains open communication with all related departments to address the identification of food safety hazards and process improvement opportunities.
3. Implements HACCP Plan and pre-requisite programs.
4. Performs HACCP monitoring to include but not limited to – concentration of chlorinated water solution monitoring, temperature monitoring, environmental monitoring and metal detection, and the sanitation program.
5. Implements the document management system in collecting, maintaining and updating of  SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), policies and templates for all Food Safety related records.
6. Responsible for investigating customer complaints related to quality, monitoring of complaint resolution per process owner and instigates the RQI process.
7. Conducts traceability for product complaints and/or recall process to ensure timely communication, execution and completion of related documentation within the set standards for Customer Complaints and Product Recall.
8. Performs microbiological and physical-chemical tests of raw materials, finished products and environmental tests of all food safety related equipment and facilities through rapid tests and conventional methods to determine product quality and perform the necessary controls when there is non-conformance/s.
9. Escalates any deviation from the quality and operational processes set by the organization/plant/site
10. Ensures that Good Laboratory Practices and the Quality Assurance Systems in the Meat Laboratory are strictly implemented and are in place at all times.
11. Ensures the proper and strict implementation of the meat product hold and release programs by ensuring product is not released without prior approval and documentation.
12. Conducts GMP of production and personnel including truck and truck personnel.
13. Monitor and check pre-dispatch and dispatch items for delivery.
14. Assist in customers and NMIS audits, customer complaint resolutions and takes appropriate action promptly.
15. Promotes good customer relations with all TMM Stakeholders and Partners.
16. Works with the Operations team to ensure compliance with applicable food safety regulatory requirements (5S/GMP, HACCP, and ISO).
17. Monitors and observes key associates' compliance on the food safety and quality assurance activities.
18. Leads the QA team during their assigned shift and section by addressing issues (quality and process), as well as is able to make immediate decisions / actions to address these.
19. Performs SAP-related tasks (goods inspection and goods receiving) under the QA module.

The Tax Compliance Specialist is responsible for carrying out a range of tax and compliance functions, meticulously adhering to government regulations and aligning with company policies and procedures. The primary objective of these activities is to guarantee the timely completion of tasks related to taxation and compliance matters. This role involves a thorough understanding of applicable regulations, attention to detail, and a commitment to upholding organizational policies, all aimed at ensuring that tax-related responsibilities are executed efficiently and in compliance with the established timelines.

A. LOCAL AND NATIONAL TAX APPLICATION AND PAYMENTS

• Prepare and ensure the timely filing and e-payment of BIR Returns.
• Prepare the sales allocation for business permit renewals. This involves conducting a reconciliation of declared sales with sales recorded in the company's books.
• Review the computation of Local Business Tax due.
• Prepare, review, and file advance VAT on milling wheat.
• Prepare and file applications for BIR Permits, including, but not limited to, authority to print and permit to use loose-leaf, certificate of deductibility for obsolete inventories and others
• File applications for Branch Registration and Information Update (e.g., new line of business or change of business address).

B. TAX AUDIT

• Provide audit requirements, schedules, and reconciliations requested by the BIR or Local Tax Authority.
• Maintain close coordination with assessors to ensure the closure of the audit.
• Prepare replies to Letter Notices. 
• Provide requirements, schedules, and reconciliations for regular internal tax reviews. Coordinate with auditors and ensure compliance with their recommendations for procedural improvements.

C. PROCESSES AND IMPROVEMENTS

• In the case of innovative projects, communicate with the BIR, LGUs, and other relevant government agencies in coordination with the AEV TACS Team.
• Research and analyze local and national tax laws applicable to the company’s business nature.
• Regularly update on memoranda and issuances issued by the BIR for new Tax Rules and Regulations. Conduct a study on the impact/applicability of new issuances to the company.
• Prepare guidelines for compliance with Tax Rules and Regulations.
• Evaluate and assess tax issues.
• Assist in strategizing and planning for tax savings for the company.
• Secure opinions of AEV TACS and provide feedback on tax queries from other departments/partners.
• Continuously update learnings by attending seminars or conventions pertaining to tax updates and other self-development training.
• Provide tax awareness through tax cascades. D. Other Tasks:
• In Charge of safekeeping of BIR documents and uploading of returns and reports in the Storage and Retention System
• Performs other tasks as may be assigned by the team leader.

The Supplier-to-Market Quality Specialist is responsible for the design, implementation,  monitoring, and the continual improvement of the quality and food safety processes across the 1FG value chain to support quality performance and the consistent delivery of products that conform to quality and food safety standards. This role enables quality compliance of business initiatives and provides support for decision-making and resolution of supplier-to-market quality-related issues to enable business continuity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and develops processes relevant to supplier and toller quality management, manufacturing quality, new product and process quality, and to distribution and marketplace quality.
• Deploys and strategically supports the implementation of the Supplier-to-Market Quality processes, as well as applicable management systems elements (e.g. food safety prerequisite programmes) 
• Ensures the regulatory compliance of manufacturing, distribution & marketplace operations. Ensures that the business units are consistently updated on relevant regulations.
• Collaborates with relevant stakeholders and functional management teams to obtain and maintain alignment and support for Quality activities.
• Provides expertise and support, including training, relevant to quality and food safety management.
• Participates in the risk reviews of the Quality function.
• Guides project managers in the preparation of Quality Management Parameters (QMP) of PMO projects, and tracks the completion and approval of the QMPs. 
• Enables compliance of business initiatives and projects to applicable quality and food safety requirements, including regulatory requirements.
• Performs assessments of suppliers, tollers, manufacturing operations, and distribution and marketplace operations, including partners’ facilities (e.g. customer facilities, retail concessionaires, franchise stores), to verify conformance to quality, food safety and regulatory standards.
• Provides support to manufacturing units and other company operating units for their 3rd party audits (e.g. management system certifications, customer audits)
• Collects and analyzes data relevant to the quality performance of suppliers, manufacturing and distribution & marketplace operations, and evaluates the results of analysis of audit outcomes and findings to determine appropriate initiatives or programs that will enable improvement. 
• Conceptualizes, develops and deploys appropriate initiatives or programs to support and continually improve quality performance of suppliers, manufacturing operations, and distribution & marketplace operations, and to inculcate and sustain a strong quality culture.
• Assists in the implementation of incident management and crisis resolution, and business continuity activities.

Other Responsibilities

• Complies with company and regulatory standards and policies for quality, food safety, Halal, environment, health, and safety, as well as to internationally-recognized management system standards to which the organization subscribes.
• Responsible for reporting problems/ issues related to quality, food safety, Halal, environment, health, safety, and management systems to identified authorities.
• Actively participates in relevant company programs and activities under quality improvement, safety & security, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, risk management etc. 
• Performs other tasks as may be assigned by the immediate superior.

1. Implements and maintains all food safety related strategies, policies and procedures
2. Maintains open communication with all related departments to address the identification of food safety hazards and process improvement opportunities.
3. Implements HACCP Plan and pre-requisite programs.
4. Performs HACCP monitoring to include but not limited to – concentration of chlorinated water solution monitoring, temperature monitoring, environmental monitoring and metal detection, and the sanitation program.
5. Implements the document management system in collecting, maintaining and updating of  SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), policies and templates for all Food Safety related records.
6. Responsible for investigating customer complaints related to quality, monitoring of complaint resolution per process owner and instigates the RQI process.
7. Conducts traceability for product complaints and/or recall process to ensure timely communication, execution and completion of related documentation within the set standards for Customer Complaints and Product Recall.
8. Performs microbiological and physical-chemical tests of raw materials, finished products and environmental tests of all food safety related equipment and facilities through rapid tests and conventional methods to determine product quality and perform the necessary controls when there is non-conformance/s.
9. Escalates any deviation from the quality and operational processes set by the organization/plant/site
10. Ensures that Good Laboratory Practices and the Quality Assurance Systems in the Meat Laboratory are strictly implemented and are in place at all times.
11. Ensures the proper and strict implementation of the meat product hold and release programs by ensuring product is not released without prior approval and documentation.
12. Conducts GMP of production and personnel including truck and truck personnel.
13. Monitor and check pre-dispatch and dispatch items for delivery.
14. Assist in customers and NMIS audits, customer complaint resolutions and takes appropriate action promptly.
15. Promotes good customer relations with all TMM Stakeholders and Partners.
16. Works with the Operations team to ensure compliance with applicable food safety regulatory requirements (5S/GMP, HACCP, and ISO).
17. Monitors and observes key associates' compliance on the food safety and quality assurance activities.
18. Leads the QA team during their assigned shift and section by addressing issues (quality and process), as well as is able to make immediate decisions / actions to address these.

As a Policy Governance specialist within the Center of Excellence (PGA), your primary responsibility will be to develop, implement, and govern policies and procedures that ensure compliance, consistency, and best practices across the organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to establish policy frameworks, review and update policies, and ensure adherence to policy requirements. This role requires strong knowledge of policy management, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

The QA Analyst is responsible for assuring that the analytical procedures are conducted accordingly for both finished goods and raw materials.  The position is also responsible for ensuring laboratory equipments are functional and regularly calibrated. Ensures that all routine and monitoring analyses are regularly conducted and provide accurate and precise results to relevant stakeholders. The position will assist in the implementation and documentation involving ISO, HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices.

1. Conducts routine primary method of analysis based on the sampling plan. 
2. Conducts regular equipment internal calibration and maintenance.
3. Monitors and conducts routine analyses of Finished Feed and Raw Materials as required in the established acceptance parameters.
4. Ensure that monitoring analyses for Finished Feed and Raw Materials are conducted based on schedule.
5. Ensure that secondary methods of analyses are regularly validated.
6. Ensure the accuracy and precision of results forwarded to relevant stakeholders.
7. Ensure the implementation of laboratory safety and regulatory compliance.

Records Management

1. Maintains a recording system of all analytical results and validation..
2. Maintains a monitoring system of equipment calibration.
3. Prepares and sign Certificate of Analysis.
4. Prepares various report as assigned.

General Tasks

1. Monitors results of analyses of samples submitted to 3rd party Laboratory.
2. Monitors laboratory costs and engage to cost saving initiatives.
3. Monitors laboratory wastes generation and disposal.
4. Monitors laboratory tools and supplies inventory. 
5. Maintains laboratory cleanliness and implementation of 5S.
6. Participates and contributes with cross-functional teams involving various process improvement activities.
7. Perform jobs other than the current assignment under the following situations: when the employees assigned to do the task is on leave; when the employees assigned to do the task in question is out of work area due to other assignments such as official business trips, field work, special projects, attending seminars or trainings; when the employees assigned to do the task in question is assigned to do jobs of higher priority
8.  Complies any or all of the following as may be assigned or required: be a core group member in any of the company's Integrated Programs; be a member of QIT within the department and may be requested to be a member in a cross-functional project team.
9. Participate in company programs and in meetings pertaining to quality improvement, efficiency, productivity, security and safety, sanitation and food safety, environment, waste reduction, sustainability, social responsibility and risk management.
10.      10.  Takes an active role in the implementation and maintenance systems such as ISO and 5S/GMP/HACCP.
11.  Performs other related tasks as may be directed by the Immediate Team Leader or Department Head