QC Executive

Join the Magic

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 10.000 employees in over 70 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros. Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our team in Puratos Philippines, we are looking for:

QC Executive

Taguig Philippines

Your Mission

Reporting directly to the Sr. Laboratory Analyst, QC Executive is responsible for the execution, monitoring, and documentation of quality control activities related to raw materials, packaging materials, in-process materials, environmental monitoring, and finished goods. Ensures that laboratory testing, inspections, process monitoring, and product evaluations are performed in accordance with established procedures, product specifications, food safety and quality requirements, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Supports quality investigations and continuous improvement initiatives through accurate and timely generation of quality data.

What you will do

Quality Control and Laboratory Operations

• Conduct sampling, inspection, testing, and evaluation of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process materials, and finished goods according to approved methods and specifications.
• Coordinate external laboratory testing for microbiological and customer-specific requirements, review results, and provide timely inputs for product release and disposition decisions.
• Prepare and issue Certificates of Analysis (COA), laboratory reports, and other quality records.
• Perform evaluation of advanced samples, alternative materials, trial products, and product performance applications as required.
• Investigate questionable or out-of-specification results and communicate findings to concerned departments.
  
  

Production and Food Safety Monitoring

• Conduct production line clearance, in-line process monitoring, and verification of CCPs, PRPs, oPRPs, CQPs, and metal detectors.
• Monitor implementation and compliance of Quality Plans during receiving and production activities.
• Conduct hygiene, sanitation, GMP, environmental monitoring, allergen monitoring, and EMP-related testing activities.
• Support troubleshooting and investigations of food safety and quality issues during production.
• Laboratory and Resource Management
• Perform calibration, verification, maintenance, and monitoring of equipment in quality and baking laboratory.
• Maintain laboratory inventories, consumables, reagents, and reference materials.
• Ensure laboratory housekeeping, safety, waste management, and compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Participate in proficiency testing, method verification, and laboratory improvement activities.
  
  

Documentation, Systems, and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate laboratory records, testing reports, logbooks, monitoring forms, COAs, and external laboratory documentation.
• Update and maintain QC documents, test methods, quality plans, and technical records as assigned.
• Support SAP transactions related to quality control activities and provide technical quality data to relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in investigations, corrective actions, validation activities, process trend analysis, and continuous improvement projects.
  
  

Digitalization

• Actively leverage digital tools and AI solutions to enhance productivity, automate processes, improve decision-making, and support continuous innovation in the workplace.
  
  

Flexibility and Support Functions

• Undertake additional responsibilities, projects, and assignments related to Quality Control as required to support organizational objectives, FSQMS, customer requirements, continuous improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
  
  

What we expect from you

• Education
• Preferred - bachelor’s degree in science related course (Chemistry, Chemical Technology or Food Technology), license required.

• Work experience
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in quality control or assurance, preferably in food manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices
• Experience with quality control techniques, sensory evaluation, and laboratory testing methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  

Required Competencies

• Collaborating Effectively: Ability to think and act as one team in a spirit of trust and respect. Being open to different ideas. Working intentionally towards consensus in the achievement of shared objectives. Building formal and informal relationship networks.
• Communicating Effectively: Developing and delivering communications in diverse modes that generate a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Driving Performance: Showing ambition and going the extra mile in achieving expected results. Driving sustainable operational excellence through diligent planning, prioritization, monitoring & effective use of resources. Taking responsibility for decisions, actions and mistakes. Dealing with setbacks and unexpected situations in a positive and confident way
• Improving Continuously: Being passionate about achieving high quality standards for oneself and the organization. Constantly looking for and taking advantage of improvement opportunities. Building self-awareness and embracing learning and development opportunities. Proposing new ideas and demonstrating openness for change. Building self-awareness and embracing learning and development opportunities
• Managing Customer Needs: Being able and eager to find out what the internal or external customer wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organization’s costs and benefits into account. Making the life of the customer easier. Fostering a customer centric culture
  
  

Offer

Puratos provides a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages our people to take initiatives and bring ideas that will contribute to the success of the company. Puratos offers a competitive package (salary, group insurance, healthcare, training…) but additionally, offers you a position that you can further develop and shape.

What you can expect from Puratos

• You will join a stable family business that has become an international market leader. You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are part of our main priorities. You can expect to have a fascinating and varied job in an atmosphere with open communication, where personal development is strongly encouraged through ownership, coaching and training.
  
  

We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful, and respecting work environment by putting people first.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities, and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

About Us

The secrets behind Puratos’ global success and consistent growth are taste and quality. We would like to welcome you within our enthusiastic, committed and passionate team of more than 10.000 employees.

We are an international player and, what is more, a Belgian family business. Our people make the difference every single day. How? By developing, producing and distributing a unique and high-quality range of ingredients for bakers, pastry-chefs and chocolatiers, since 1919.

More than a century later, our products and services are available in 100+ countries around the world. Our passion for innovation, closeness to our customers, and their customers, as well as our core values form the basis of our passion to improve.

This is what makes working at Puratos so magical! Shall we meet soon?

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