Laboratory Manager

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

Symrise - always inspiring more…

Primary responsibility of managing all laboratory services and direct supervision of laboratory associates; and together with the Manager of Quality Assurance and Process Quality Manager, develop and maintain systems to assure that all products manufactured by FITCO meet customer specifications and achieve superior quality and reliability levels.

• Direct and supervise all laboratory analysis and services provided by the FITCO laboratory.
• Provide accurate and timely data to production, corporate office, and internal and external customers.
• Ensure that only approved methodology is used in testing and technician are trained adequately to perform required analysis.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality assurance programs to ensure conformity of purchased materials and final products to quality standards.
• Assists Quality Assurance Manager with review, revision, and development of FITCO Product Specifications.
• Directly responsible for the mock recall program.
• Assists in the development of audit schedule, participate and assist in preparation for external audits, conduct internal audits to ensure the process produces product in accordance with customer ingredient specifications.

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  Statistical analysis, statistical process control, total quality management, good communication practices, and sanitation practices will be an intricate part of the quality assurance process. Therefore, formal education in these areas and the related courses, such as mathematics, statistics, microbiology, chemistry, and industrial practices are essential for this position. College degree preferred and/or course work in above disciplines and related work experience required.
• Some quality assurance practices as they apply to the specific process can be learned during on-the-job training, but overall capability in this discipline must be previously demonstrated.
• Two or more years experience in Quality Assurance with experience in laboratory and production management in the food industry.
• Basic knowledge of preventative maintenance programs/systems.
• Excellent computer skills.

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.