Overview
Senior Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Valenzuela, National Capital Region, Philippines at Innovative Packaging Industry Corporation
Title: Senior Quality Assurance Manager
Company: Innovative Packaging Industry Corporation
Location: Valenzuela, National Capital Region, Philippines
Company Description Innovative Packaging Industry Corporation, founded in October 1999, provides specialized processing and packaging services for global brands in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. The company manufactures products on behalf of well-known clients such as Del Monte, Unilever (Knorr), NutriAsia, Kikkoman, Peerless (Champion/Calla detergent), and CJ Foods (Seaweed Sheets). Known for its quality, reliability, and strong operational standards, it supports a growing portfolio of multinational partners. The organization is committed to excellence, long-term client relationships, and consistent delivery of high-quality packaged goods, offering a stable and professional environment for team members.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Manager to provide strategic leadership and governance for Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Regulatory Compliance, and Continuous Improvement across all manufacturing sites. This role will establish and drive company-wide quality standards, oversee multi-site quality systems and audits, ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and lead initiatives that strengthen product quality, food safety, operational excellence, and risk management.
As a senior leader, the successful candidate will partner closely with Plant Managers, Operations, Supply Chain, Clients, People & Culture, and Executive Leadership to ensure consistent quality performance across the organization while developing high-performing QA teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Microbiology, Industrial Engineering, or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
- Master’s degree and/or professional certifications in Quality, Food Safety, or Regulatory Compliance are an advantage.
Experience
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, or Manufacturing Quality Systems, preferably within food manufacturing, FMCG, or related industries.
- Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role managing quality functions across multiple sites, plants, or business units.
- Strong experience with quality management systems, food safety programs, regulatory compliance, audits, and customer quality requirements.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing organization-wide quality strategies, continuous improvement initiatives, and risk management programs.
- Experience leading external audits, certification programs, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
- Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP, food safety standards, and quality management systems.
Skills & Competencies
- Strategic leadership and people management capability.
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong project management and change management skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence and drive quality culture across multiple locations.
- Strong business, commercial, and financial acumen.
Ideal Candidate
A results-driven quality leader with extensive experience in multi-site manufacturing environments, capable of building standardized quality systems, strengthening food safety culture, leading regulatory and customer compliance efforts, and developing high-performing quality teams across the organization. The successful candidate will serve as the company’s subject matter expert for Quality and Food Safety while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across all facilities.
