Site Quality Manager

Job Summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.

The Quality Control Manager role is based in Memphis, TN, in anon-site setting. Be part of acollaborative, detail-oriented, solution-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact.

Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Lead and manage theQuality Control (QC) laboratory, overseeing daily operations, team performance, and resource allocation
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improvequality control systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards
• Define and implementsampling plans, testing methods, and laboratory protocols for raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products
• Direct QC testing activities and ensure accurate, timelyanalysis, documentation, and reporting of results
• Ensure compliance withGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements across all laboratory and production support activities
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams todefine and maintain quality standards and resolve quality-related issues
• LeadRoot Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions for quality and food safety events
• Overseefood safety programs, including environmental monitoring, facility inspections, and issue mitigation (e.g., facility breaches, contamination risks)
• Leadcustomer audits, internal audits, and regulatory inspections, ensuring readiness and successful outcomes

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree inChemistry, Biology, Food Science, or a related scientific discipline
• 10+ years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, or laboratory management withinfood, beverage, or chemical manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience managingQC laboratories, teams, and testing programs
• Experience withSafe Quality Food (SQF) audits and certification processes
• Strong knowledge ofquality control methodologies, laboratory testing methods, and GMP requirements
• Experience leadingRoot Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives
• Proven ability to managemultiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills acrosscross-functional teams
• Ability to analyze data, interpret results, and makedata-driven decisions

 How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience leadingfood safety or environmental monitoring programs
• Knowledge ofregulatory frameworks and customer audit expectations in food manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to driveprocess improvements and quality culture initiatives

 Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to work in aglobal, innovation-driven organization
• Collaborative and inclusiveteam environment focused on excellence
• Exposure toend-to-end manufacturing and quality operations
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company contribution, paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and an annual bonus.
• Ability to make a meaningful impact onproduct quality and food safety standards

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is currently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

The Food Ingredient business unit will remain part of IFF until close and, at such time, will transition to CVC Capital Partners. By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge awareness that the role is part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

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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