We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Specialist to join our food manufacturing team. This role ensures that all products meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards. The Quality Specialist will support quality assurance processes, conduct inspections, and assist in continuous improvement initiatives to maintain compliance with food safety regulations.
IFF is committed to attracting, retaining, and engaging high-performing employees. We believe in filling every role with the right talent, and when possible, we prioritize the development of our internal team. We actively encourage career growth and internal mobility—both within and across functions—while ensuring a positive experience throughout the application, hiring, and transition process for candidates, current managers, and hiring managers.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Specialist to join our food manufacturing team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that all products meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards. The Quality Specialist will support quality assurance processes, conduct inspections, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to maintain compliance with food safety regulations and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Monitor and enforce food safety and quality standards (GMP, HACCP, FSMA, SQF/BRC).
- Conduct internal audits, inspections, and support corrective action plans.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records for all quality control processes.
Product Assurance
- Perform routine quality checks on raw materials, in-process production, and finished goods.
- Conduct sensory evaluations and laboratory tests as required.
- Investigate and resolve quality-related issues and deviations.
Process Improvement & Training
- Assist in the development and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Provide quality-related training and support to production teams.
- Recommend improvements to enhance product consistency, efficiency, and compliance.
Regulatory & Customer Compliance
- Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
- Address customer complaints and quality concerns in a timely and effective manner.
- Collaborate with suppliers to maintain ingredient and packaging quality standards.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality systems (GMP, HACCP, FSMA).
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Preferred:
- Experience in food manufacturing or quality assurance roles.
- Familiarity with SQF, BRC, or other third-party certification programs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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