Quality Manager

Menomonee Falls, WI

On-Site

As a Quality Manger, you be responsible for end-to-end Quality related aspects in First Choice Ingredients manufacturing facilities, comprising of two locations: Germantown and Menomonee Falls, which produce liquid and powder flavors utilizing different technologies. These plants are part of dsm-firmenich TTH (Taste, Texture & Health) Business Unit that produces ingredients for the food and beverage industries.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities:

• As the Quality Lead for the Site, the Quality Manager will drive programs, process, resources and site specific goals/priorities in line with Global and Regional strategy, to meet business and customers’ requirements.

• Lead a team of Quality professionals, provide coaching and develop the technical skills as well as the leadership competencies of the team.

• Promote and maintain Quality culture at the site.

• Leading support for all audits from Regulatory agencies, customers and internal conducted audits.

• Drive continuous quality improvement of the management system, ensuring a robust and the effective quality system is in place. Integrate the global requirements into FCI quality system.

• Implementation, monitoring, trend analyzing, and report of Quality KPIs.

• Champion site Sanitation and GMPs through site developed initiatives and trainings.

• Work together with manufacturing on customer complaints and site incidents. Develop RCA and CAPA for non-conformities. Be the technical contact for customers’ non-conformities for products produced at the site.

• Lead and monitor key quality projects, prioritizing according to risk assessment.

• Maintain and upgrade local Certifications (e.g. Halal, Kosher, FSSC).

We bring:

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.

• A culture that prioritizes quality, safety and well-being.

• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.

•.Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.

• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things.

• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

You bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Microbiology/Food Science or related scientific field.

• 5+ years of experience in a quality assurance.

• Extensive background in food, pharma, cosmetic or health care industry.

• 2+ years leadership skills preferred.

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.