Jessa G.
Senior Food Safety Consultant
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Jessa B. is a seasoned Food Safety Consultant and Supplier Quality Systems Lead with over 11 years of extensive experience in food safety, supplier quality, and regulatory compliance. Operating across the Philippines, Singapore, Australia, and US-facing certification environments, she has honed her expertise in developing practical HACCP/GMP systems, supplier governance frameworks, and scalable QA workflows. Jessa's career is marked by her ability to translate complex hygiene and certification requirements into seamless HACCP and GMP systems for diverse food industry players, including manufacturers, central kitchens, and logistics providers. Her role at Switch Supply Pty Ltd. in leading QA for global suppliers and managing certifications such as FSSC 22000 and BRCGS highlights her adeptness at ensuring food safety and quality across borders. With a strong foundation in digital QA tools like SAP QM and Salesforce, Jessa not only builds robust compliance structures but also pioneers digital workflows to enhance operational efficiency.
Experience
Quality Assurance Manager
Switch Supply Pty Ltd. · 2025 — PresentOversaw QA and supplier compliance for an Australian ingredient sourcing company, focusing on teas, herbs, spices, botanicals, extracts, and global suppliers. Managed documentation related to ACO organic, USDA/NOP, Halal, Kosher, HACCP, and COA/specification reviews while supporting supplier onboarding and customer compliance.QAQC / Production Support Executive and Quality Assurance Executive
Chee Song Foods Pte. Ltd. · 2024 — 2025Directed food safety, quality control, supplier governance, and production support, including compliance with labeling and allergen testing. Assisted in FSSC, BRCGS, HACCP, GMP audits, and regulatory approvals for manufacturing and wholesale operations.Corporate Quality Supervisor / Regulatory Compliance Lead / Future Co-Creators Officer
Aboitiz Foods / Aboitiz Equity Ventures · 2021 — 2024Provided leadership in food safety, quality, and regulatory matters across various business units and collaborations. Established comprehensive food safety and quality programs, developed regulatory roadmaps, and implemented training and continuous improvement initiatives.Independent Internal Auditor, Certification Programs
Confidential US Certification / Training Company · 2022 — PresentPerformed internal audits for ANAB-aligned Certified Food Protection Manager and Certificate Accreditation Program operations. Reviewed aspects such as governance, impartiality, exam development, and QMS/document control while preparing audit reports and CAPA recommendations.Quality Assurance Specialist
San Miguel Foods, Inc. · 2017 — 2021Managed external QA, regulatory affairs, customer complaints, and supplier quality audits, along with risk assessments and FDA/NMIS licensing. Acted as Salesforce Champion for complaint management and contributed to SAP UAT for manufacturing quality processes.Quality Assurance Specialist
Jamba / Jamba Juice Philippines · 2016 — 2017Executed food safety and quality audits within operations and at suppliers and vendors, covering sanitation and GMP programs. Collaborated with various teams to formulate handling standards and develop food safety manuals.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Master of Science in Food Safety Management SystemsPhilippine Women's University
- Bachelor of Science in Food TechnologyPolytechnic University of the Philippines