Senior Quality Manager
Location: Germantown, WI
On-site
Come lead the quality function at 3 of our Wisconsin plants! You'll have a team of 5 direct reports and 12 indirect reports. You will be responsible for assurance that all Cultures, Enzymes, mixes and Media final product shipments meet or exceed customer requirements. Come be part of our growth journey!
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Your key responsibilities

• Manage the quality function for 3 plants that manufacture cultures, enzymes and flavors and assure that all customer specifications are met
• Lead a team of 12 Quality professionals, encompassing both Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• Ensure products and associated documentation are available to meet customer/country needs and assure that all relevant quality requirements from other regions are incorporated into products and processes
• Establish a quality system at First Choice Ingredients (FCI) that integrates dsm-firmenich quality standards into the FCI operations
• Risk assessment and management of the quality function

We bring

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome

You bring

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the quality function in a Life Science, Food, Pharmaceutical or similar business environment required; microbial fermentation experience is a plus
• Team leadership and ability to drive results
• Experience in building and improving Quality systems (ISO 9001, FSSC 22000); preference for Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals trained
• Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and focus on continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities and achieve results
• Bachelor's degree required

Our recruitment process
Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by March 19, 2024.
About dsm-firmenich
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.
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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.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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