Quality Assurance Manager 1

This leadership role involves overseeing the quality function across three plants and ensuring that products meet customer requirements. Here’s a breakdown:Position Overview:As the Quality Leader at dsm-firmenich, you will be responsible for ensuring that all products meet stringent quality standards across three Wisconsin plants. Leading a team of 5 direct and 12 indirect reports, you will be instrumental in maintaining quality systems and driving continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities:Quality Management Across Plants: Oversee the quality function for three facilities producing cultures, enzymes, and flavors, ensuring customer specifications are met.Team Leadership: Lead a team of 12 Quality Assurance and Quality Control professionals, ensuring smooth coordination and high standards across teams.Customer and Regional Compliance: Ensure that products and documentation meet customer requirements and incorporate all relevant regional quality standards.Quality System Integration: Establish a quality system that aligns with dsm-firmenich standards, integrating these into operations at First Choice Ingredients (FCI).Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and manage quality risks to ensure process integrity and product quality.What We Offer:

Innovative Environment: Join a company known for scientific innovation and a commitment to sustainable practices.Growth Opportunities: Encouragement for curiosity and professional growth within a supportive culture.Commitment to Well-being: A safe, flexible work environment that prioritizes both physical and mental well-being.Empowerment and Accountability: A flexible work culture that encourages accountability and ownership of results.Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum of 8 years in quality roles within Life Science, Food, Pharmaceutical, or related fields, with a preference for microbial fermentation experience.Leadership Skills: Proven team leadership experience and the ability to drive results in a quality-focused environment.Quality Systems Knowledge: Expertise in ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 systems; preference for candidates with Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) training and microbiology knowledge.Continuous Improvement Focus: Ability to challenge the status quo, prioritize effectively, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.Education: Bachelor’s degree required, with a preference for candidates with 10 years of experience in a quality function.

Education:

Bachelors Degree