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Join us as our next Site Head of Quality, Reporting to our Site Head of Operations. You will bring quality strategy within site Operations responsibilities, improve site robustness of quality & food safety systems aligned with policies while leading the local quality laboratories and quality management team. You will manage talent, develop training and knowledge sharing programs and support local vendor activities and manage customer quality programs aligned with global policies.
Salary expectation based on technical experience: $135,000 - 155,000 usd
You will be based in East Hanover, NJ.
In this exciting role you will:
Drive quality strategy within site Operations function
Build quality culture in all Operations functions and with employees.
Get understanding of key stakeholders on strategic direction and priorities of the site, including site road mapping and Capex planning.
Support development of targeted quality communication to internal and external customers
Continually improve site robustness of quality & food safety systems aligned with policies
Ensure maintenance of quality and food safety systems.
Coordinate risk-based and value adding internal audit program.
Foster local implementation and audit compliance with internal and external standards (FSSC22000, Kosher, Halal, Organic, etc)
Ensure stakeholder support of agreed changes and principles.
Coordinate and assist local and regional implementation, change management and monitor progress.
Develop and monitor local KPI's and tracking by tailored scorecards or dashboards.
Coordinate improvement of site quality performance through targeted initiatives and programs, in collaboration with CI where applicable.
Support development of programs to meet customer and industry standards.
Provide solutions and define/guide programs to meet customer quality requirements and develop customer relationship and partnerships.
Promote quality lab improvements aligned with policies and systems
Monitor and support quality non-conformances resolution allowing in-depth root cause analysis, trend analysis and stringent action follow-up incl. validation of resolution effectiveness.
Facilitate local crisis preparedness and provide support in response to crisis events related to Quality.
Regular update on quality and food safety trends and focus areas to Operations
Support engineering projects with review and expertise (incl. CAPEX planning)
Lead the local Quality Team and Manage Talent
Ensure responsibilities are aligned with staffing.
Set and monitor targets, assess performance and talent. Implement mitigating actions.
Talent assessment /development planning and training facilitation.
Develop effective training and knowledge sharing programs
Facilitate systematic quality and food safety expertise and skill development through training, coaching and best practice sharing to all staff.
Support local vendor activities and manage customer quality programs aligned with global policies.
Implement globally /regionally agreed quality requirements from customers.
Manage customer audits and resulting improvement plans.
Help handle customer complaints. Manage critical customer complaints and escalate.
Required Qualifications:
Technical University degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or business degree with technical experience.
Overall work experience of 10+ years. Function related experience of 5+ years of which at least 3 years are in an equivalent position.
Experience in Food Safety and Quality Management Systems / Standards and understanding of quality management processes such as ingredient life cycle management., vendor quality, customer quality requirements management, continuous improvement, complaint, issue and crisis management, industrialization, audit and change management
Experience with manufacturing technologies, product characteristics and dynamic industries with high complexity.
Additional Qualifications:
What We Can Offer You:
Healthcare Plan:
Medical
Dental
Vision
High matching 401k plan
Vacation days
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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual's voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.
Givaudan Fragrances
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Sep 19, 2025