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Quality Lab Assistant Manager, Taste & Wellbeing - Your future position
As the Assistant Manager within the Quality department, you will help lead the Flavour Quality Control Laboratory to ensure efficient daily operations, high-performing teams, and compliance with quality and regulatory standards. You will also drive for timely and accurate evaluation of materials, supports strategic quality initiatives, and fosters continuous improvement to align lab performance with business and customer expectations.
Working location: 1 Woodlands Avenue 8
Reporting to: Head of Quality SG
Core Responsibilities
- Laboratory Operations & Compliance Management
- Oversee daily QC lab activities, including testing, sensory evaluation, and product release.
- Ensure materials are released on time and meet all quality and regulatory standards.
- Make final decisions on approving or rejecting raw materials and finished goods; escalate when needed.
- Escalate issues to top management and communicates rejections and information updates to key contacts in Quality, Operations, Purchasing and Customer Care as needed.
- Ensure the team follows SOPs, GMP, HACCP, and customer requirements.
- Ensure the laboratory is consistently maintained in a clean, safe, and audit-ready state, in full compliance with GMP, safety regulations, and quality standards.
- People Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality Lab team to achieve high performance and strong technical skills.
- Deliver structured training and ensure compliance with established procedures and quality systems.
- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Identify and nurture high-potential talent to support succession planning and future growth.
- Quality Control and Continuous Improvement
- Lead investigations into non-conformances, customer complaints (e.g., Z1, Z2, Z3), and quality incidents.
- Drive root cause analysis and ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Track and analyze key lab performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate across functions to support quality initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as Flavor Creation, Operations, Planning and Customer Care to address quality concerns and support product development from a QC perspective.
- Provide technical expertise and necessary documentation to support audits, customer visits, and quality reviews.
- Key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on issues concerning product quality and laboratory operations.
- Planning & Project Support
- Plan and allocate laboratory resources to meet testing demands and support production schedules effectively.
- Lead or assist in lab-related projects such as method validations, equipment qualifications, and digitalization initiatives.
- Manage laboratory supplies and control operational expenses to stay within budget.
Main Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent continuous education with proven track record
- Minimum 7 or more years of relevant experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the flavor or food ingredients industry
- At least 1-2 years of proven leadership experience in a laboratory setting
- Strong technical knowledge in analytical methods, sensory evaluation, and raw material/product specifications
- Proficient in laboratory instrumentation such as gas chromatography (GC), Karl Fischer titration, refractometry, moisture analysis etc
- Broad based knowledge of ingredients and products safety principles, global standards as well as regulations
- Solid understanding of GMP, HACCP and regulatory frameworks
- Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems, and quality data analysis tools
- Solid coaching and training skills working in an international, matrix organization
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.
We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.
Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.
