What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Safety Quality and Systems Manager position at Symrise AG?
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.
Its sales of € 4.6 billion in the 2022 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.
Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.
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Your role
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of DPF NAM Food Safety Quality Management System.
* Responsible for communication, implementation and maintenance of GFSI standard for NAM.
* Responsible to train internal auditors to the GFSI standards
* Responsible for organizing and supporting all customer and certification audits for NAM locations
* Support site FSQ Managers as needed for critical response action
* Support the quality system improvement of the distribution centers to meet warehouse standard implementation
* Responsible to monitor trends on internal and external audits. Lead and implement actions for continuous improvement in the F Food Safety Quality System across all NAM sites
* FSQ Lead for GO FSQ Training ensuring that a FSQ and Operations team are taking the appropriate modules.
* Responsible FSQR training material for orientation and monthly training
Management
* Develop & Manage FSQ Systems Specialist and Technical Specialist
* Support GFSI/ISO audits for NAM sites
* Responsible to facilitate FSQ System capability feedback to the NAM Board members and represent the SPF on standard development teams for future standards
* Track and report pertinent KPI's
* Develops FSQR operating budget with Director
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Customer and Cross Functional Relationships
* Educates cross functional team and plant associates on Food Safety/Quality systems and policies.
* Actively leads and/or co-leads work with operations management and other functions to define gaps and develop procedures/policies for continuous improvement.
* Guides the cross-function team to commercial success through maintenance of food safety quality system to meet or exceed customer expectations.
EDUCATION/SKILLS NEEDED
* Minimum 5 years in Quality Systems implementation and management with 3 to 5 years as a CQE/CQM in a medium-size manufacturing environment
* Bachelors in food science, engineering or technical discipline
* PCQI/HACCP certified
* Broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control.
* Expert in designing and implementing Quality systems
* Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation
* Basic knowledge with FDA (FSMA) regulatory requirements and food safety systems.
* Basic understanding of FSMA/Preventive Controls, Food Safety Plan/HACCP design, measurement, documentation and training
* Certification of quality control is a strong advantage (ISO 9000 etc.)
* Experience in Project Management, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing is beneficial
* Ability to travel domestic and international
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
