DSM

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Quality Manager, Taste

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Job Summary

Quality leadership role overseeing site Quality activities from receiving to release, ensuring compliance with FSSC 22000, ISO 9001 and cGMP. Guides Operations, Customer Excellence, Logistics and Purchasing on quality matters and supports Marketing/Sales with customer quality agreements and specifications.

Location: Japan

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Establish the quality plan, including quality culture, organizational structure, and internal and external quality audit plans; obtain approval and manage the execution of the plan
•Ensure that appropriate systems (e.g. Quality Management System, FSSC 22000, and cGMP) are implemented and maintained in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards
•Drive continuous improvement by ensuring the organization learns from deviations and that deficiencies identified during internal and external audits are translated into corrective actions. Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and escalate issues to the appropriate management level where required
•Establish and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders, representing the site on quality-related topics and issues while fostering a customer-first quality mindset
•Participate in the site management team and contribute to plant goals as outlined in the annual manufacturing plan. The role is also expected to lead and participate in cross-functional workstreams beyond the Quality function
•Lead and develop the site Quality team to drive continuous improvement and prepare the organization for future business needs

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or an equivalent scientific discipline
•Minimum of 10 years of experience in Quality within the food or a related industry, including at least 5 years in a management position
•Proven people management experience, including change management and prior line management experience
•Good written, verbal, and reading communication skills in English
•Experience implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems (e.g., FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, cGMP) and driving corrective actions

Experience:10+ yearsFood

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:CommunicationLeadershipProblem-solving

Certifications:FSSC 22000ISO 9001CGMP

Languages:English

Company Brief

DSM

DSM-Firmenich is a global leader in food ingredients, nutrition, fragrances and beauty solutions, formed by the merger of DSM and Firmenich to provide sustainable, science-driven products and services across food, health and personal care industries.

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Established Company

Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

Founded: 2023

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