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Overall objective of the job

Maintain and improve the local Quality and Food Safety programs aligned with global policies, regulatory and customer requirements.

Participate in local Vendor and Customer Quality Programs aligned with global policies

Manage Customer Complaints and drive performance improvement/compliance of Customer requirements

Main Accountabilities / Outcomes

Manage local Quality and Food Safety programs aligned with global policy

Support the maintenance of the local quality/food safety documentation

Maintain the local quality, food safety and food defense programs along with the specific responsibilities for programs such as halal, kosher and organic.

Lead and perform Internal audits and monthly food safety inspections

Implement Quality and Food Safety Programs aligned with global policies

Support the implementation of globally agreed quality and food safety system requirements from customers

Support the implementation of globally new or updated global/regional quality andfood safety system policies

Manage/support customer audits and resulting improvement plans

Manage/support regulatory audits and resulting improvement plans

Manage/support certification/program audits and resulting improvement plans

Manage Customer Complaints and drive performance improvement/compliance of Customer requirements

Implement globally /regionally agreed quality requirements from customers

Manage Customer Complaints, provide response and escalate as needed

Drive/Coordinate initiatives to improve customer complaints performance

Key KPIs

Quality and Food Safety Systems Compliance (Certifications/FSSV score)

Customer Complaint rate

Internal non-conformance rate

Functional alignment

No direct reports.

Member of the Site Local Quality team

Key stakeholders: Operations, Global/Regional Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Production and Regulatory.

Required Background / Skills

Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Service or related field with minimum 3 years experience in Quality Assurance/ Management/Control.

Strong background in Quality and Food Safety Systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FDA requirements(PCQI), Food Defense. Lead/internal auditor experience. Kosher,

HACCP Certification, or USDA

Strong computer knowledge with such systems as SAP, Databases, Microsoft Office products.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and a high matching 401k plan

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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.

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