Manager, Quality Control - Plainsboro, NJ

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