Quality Control Supervisor (m/w/d) - Your next role?

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Quality Control Supervisor (m/w/d) - Your next role?

As a Quality Control Supervisor (m/w/d), you will directly report to our Regional QC Coordinator (EMEA) and you will join our Operations Department in Vernier.

You will work largely unsupervised, plan, organise and lead the execution of Quality Control programs by overseeing the olfactive and/or analytical QC laboratories, ensuring work is conducted in a safe and efficient manner that assures the integrity of QC results and meets the agreed QC service level.

Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if, like us, you always aim to exceed customer needs, provide value and are experienced at promoting relationships.

In this exciting role you will :

• Strategy Design and Execution
  • Participate in the design of tactical and operational plans for the site function and execute QC tasks in the assigned area(s) of activity to meet quality control objectives.
• Function Management
  • Supervise QC Analysts and QC Technicians in executing chemical, physical testing or sensory evaluation of raw materials, intermediates and products as identified by the current Givaudan specification for the item.
  • Monitor both team and individual performance and workload.
  • Participate in daily activities to back up team members.
  • Escalate issues to top management and communicate rejections and information updates to key contacts in Quality, Operations, Purchasing and Customer Care as needed.
  • Maintain test equipment, identify future resource needs and dedicated test space for the Raw Materials, Finished Goods and GC labs.
  • Lead the identification and implementation of improvement opportunities in QC, set proactive measure to prevent issues.
  • Execute the program(s) within approved budget.
• People Management
  • Coach QC Analysts and QC Technicians in achieving safe, correct and efficient completion of assigned work and drive the development and promotion of local QC talents within Operations.
  • Contribute to the execution of annual HRs processes within the local QC organisation.
  • Work with local Operations management and HR Business Partners to develop a talent pipeline for the local QC organisation.

You ?

Are you someone who wants to grow your world? Who excels being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then join us – and improve your world.

Your success profile includes :

• Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Overall work experience of 5+ years in a similar position, supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous background in Sensory Evaluation and Analytical QC required.
• Proficient in systems, procedures and techniques for laboratory operations (e.g. weighing balance, Densitometer, Refractometer, Moisture balances, Karl Fischer Titrator, Sieve testing equipment, GC).
• Proficient in production methods and quality control systems and procedures in manufacturing facilities.
• Broad-based knowledge of product technologies and applications.
• Broad-based knowledge of ingredients and products safety principles, global standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of ingredients and products labelling regulations.
• Demonstrated sensory expertise.
• Fluent in English and French languages.

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.
Givaudan is committed to equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome applications regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion or sexual identity. 
We also have a safe working environment, progressive working conditions and are certified as an equal pay employer.