About GivaudanGivaudan is a global leader in Fragrance & Beauty and Taste & Wellbeing. We celebrate the beauty of human experience by creating for happier, healthier lives with love for nature. Together with our customers we deliver food experiences, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. In 2023, Givaudan employed 16,260 people worldwide and achieved CHF 6.9 billion in sales with a free cash flow of 13.3%. With a heritage that stretches back over 250 years, we are committed to driving long-term, purpose-led growth by improving people's health and happiness and increasing our positive impact on nature. This is Givaudan. Human by nature. Discover more at www.givaudan.comAs Head of Quality, you will be responsible for planning, organising and overseeing the implementation of local quality programmes. Providing leadership to a team of experts, you will guide our daily quality control and assurance activities, ensuring we meet our commitment to excellence. In this exciting role you will work in a dynamic environment and will work as a part of the engaged Site Leadership team.You will be based in our manufacturing site in Dübendorf and report directly to the Head of Operations Zürich.In this exciting role you will:People Management:Lead the Quality Systems and Quality Control team (approximately 22 employees)Promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvementManage personal and team performance, provide coaching and develop local talents in collaboration with Operations Management and Human ResourcesResponsible for the hiring of department staffQuality Management System (QMS) Compliance:Ensure adherence to Global QM requirements and maintain accreditation standards (FSSC 22'000, Halal/Kosher, Good Manufacturing Practice)Monitor compliance status and lead the implementation of quality-related processesFacilitate Management Review meetings to assess site QMS performanceMaintain internal audit schedules and coordinate external quality auditsLead vendor audits and improve vendor performanceLead customer auditsQuality Control and Non-Conformance management:Ensure the QC function is adequately resourced and trainedMaintain the integrity of QC test results and ensure technical support for material quality issuesOversee processes for managing non-conformances, including customer complaints and product recallCoordinate responses to client-related quality inquiries and evaluationsResponsible for final batch release of raw materials and finished productsYour professional profile includes:University degree in Chemistry, Analytical or Food Science, Process Engineering or a related disciplineAt least 5 years of experience in a similar role with Leadership experience and subject matter expertise in quality managementFluent in German, business fluent in EnglishTechnical skills and understanding of process development, auditing, risk assessments (HACCP, FMEA, Hygienic Engineering Standards)Knowledge of laboratory operations, production methods, and quality control systemsFamiliarity with product safety principles, global standards, and regulationsUnderstanding of sensory principles and data analysis of sensory resultsExpert in leadership and used to work in a fast pace environmentTrack record in continuous improvement and problem solvingWhat we offer in Dübendorf:Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development40 hour working week, flexible working hoursAdditional paid days offFavorable pension fund contributionsSubsidized meals in the Staff restaurantSport and leisure club (amenities/showers on site)Discounts at the company shopSubsidized: REKA vouchers and SBB half fare travelcardWorldwide private accident coverage and free choice of hospitalAdditional family/education allowance#LI-Onsite
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