Manager, Quality Control

Plainsboro, NJ

On-Site

As a Quality Control Manager, you will be responsible for Quality Control related aspects in our Plainsboro, NJ Flavor manufacturing facility. This plant is 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:

• Manage and control the QC operation including sensory, analytical and micro controls, with full responsibility to achieve short and medium term objectives set by the Quality function.

• Manage, evaluate and develop the QC team.

• Provide necessary Team Leadership to ensure defined Quality Control processes are functioning as designed.

• Report KPIs to support achievements of QC objectives.

• Ensure successful execution of the key QC projects agreed with plant management that will enable the necessary changes to meet business requirements.

• Provide supervision for team activities, ensuring all analyst daily work is performed through the Global Quality Control procedure to complete all testing and final Quality decisions on Quality Control Samples.

• Customer complaint support where analytical and sensory expertise is required;

• Detect, manage and report product failures, purchased RM rejections vs. established specification.

• Ensure the quality control equipment calibration with defined frequency.

• Provide Quality Control Support to Nonconformance and Non-routine Quality Control samples.

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:

• BSc in scientific related field, such as biochemistry, chemistry, food industry OR relevant similar 5-10 years experience in quality control, with thorough knowledge of flavors, raw materials, microbiology, sensory).

• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate with diverse stakeholders.

• Rigorous and data-driven, able to make decision autonomously and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Advanced IT skills (MS Office suite, LIMS, SAP, etc.)

• Technically proficient/ knowledgeable in the following chemical procedures and physical measurements (wet chemistry): GC, GCMS, HPLC, water content, optical rotation and other standard tests.

• Relevant people management experience with strong mental agility.

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.