Quality Control Manager (background food or beverage manufacturing)

• Working Location: Ho Chi Minh, Binh Duong
• Salary: Up to 2,500 $
• Levels: Senior (5­-10 YOE), Manager
• Roles and Skills: Quality control Customer Care Account Management Commercials

​Job Overview And Responsibility

-­ QC Team Leadership & Supervision

• Lead, coach, and develop QC teams across microbiological, analytical, and raw material control functions.

• Set objectives, assign responsibilities, and ensure skill development through regular coaching and training.

• Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement within the QC function.

-­ Laboratory and Quality Control Oversight

• Ensure all testing activities (microbiological, analytical, physical) are performed according to approved methods, SOPs, and quality plans.

• Oversee inspection and control of raw materials, semi­finished, and finished products, as well as water and environmental samples.

• Review and approve testing records and batch documentation; ensure proper release via SAP or equivalent system.

-­ Laboratory Equipment & Readiness

• Ensure all laboratory equipment and tools are regularly calibrated, maintained, and in validated condition for reliable operation.

• Oversee the inventory, usage, and lifecycle management of laboratory chemicals, reagents, and equipment.

• Coordinate external services for calibration or technical maintenance where necessary.

-­ Lab Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all QC operations are conducted in compliance with safety standards and protocols (e.g., PPE use, chemical handling, waste disposal).

• Conduct regular safety checks and ensure readiness for internal or regulatory EHS audits.

• Train and reinforce safety awareness among QC staff.

-­ Documentation & Specification Management

• Approve and maintain product specifications, test methods, and SOPs.

• Ensure documentation is current, aligned across functions, and audit­ready.

-­ Support for Validation & Trial Activities

• Participate in and support validation efforts, including method validation, cleaning validation, and process trials.

• Coordinate with R&D and Production to ensure QC readiness and effective data collection during new product trials or process changes.

-­ Non­Conformance Handling & Troubleshooting

• Review quality incidents and testing deviations; lead or support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.

• Track and follow up on non­conformance reports (NCRs) and CAPAs related to raw materials, processing, and finished products.

-­ Audit Readiness & Compliance

• Ensure laboratories operate in compliance with GMP, HACCP, ISO/FSSC, and internal quality systems.

• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits, customer visits, and regulatory inspections.

-­ Reporting & Improvement

• Analyze QC performance data and laboratory KPIs; provide monthly reports to QAQC Manager.

• Identify improvement opportunities in testing operations, resource utilization, and team performance.

• Propose investments or upgrades in equipment, method efficiency, and testing capacity where needed.

Required Skills and Experience

-­ Bachelor's degree or higher in Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or related science.

-­ Minimum 5 years of experience in a QC/QA role in food or beverage manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial position.

-­ Hands­on knowledge in microbiological and analytical testing, raw material inspection, and food quality systems.

-­ Experience with HACCP, GMP, ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 requirements.

Why Candidate should apply this position

-­ 15 days annual leave, increasing with tenure

-­ Full social insurance from Day 1, calculated on 100% of agreed salary

-­ Healthcare package for employee and family

-­ Company shuttle from HCM City to Binh Duong

-­ On­site canteen

-­ 2­month probation

Prefer if candidate have

-­ Familiar with SAP or equivalent systems and proficient in MS Office applications.

Reporting to

Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager

Interviewing Process

2 online rounds