Job title – Quality Assurance (QA) Manager - Animal, Nutrition & Health (ANH)
Location – Pyoungtaek-si, South Korea
Job model – On site


Join the dsm-firmenich Team, where safety, quality, and compliance are the foundation of our operations.
DSM-Firmenich is a global leader in Animal Nutrition and Health, and as the Quality Assurance Manager, you will define and uphold our compliance with Quality and Feed Safety standards such as ISO9001, FAMI-QS, HACCP, KVGMP, and customer requirements. Quality is a key differentiator, and your role will be pivotal to ensure we maintain rigorous compliance to safeguard for our consumers' safety and our business integrity.


The Quality Assurance Manager role works closely with other functions to ensure any requirements associated with commercial, operational, and regulatory can be meet. Beyond regulatory compliance, you will also be responsible to lead Quality Culture initiatives at the site being a force for Good to ensure that we never compromise on Quality. In this role, you will serve as the face of our commitment to quality and compliance, reinforcing our reputation as best-in-class and being the preferred supplier. Your dedication will contribute to maintaining our position as the trusted first choice for our customers, demonstrating dsm-firmenich 's unwavering commitment to excellence.


At dsm-firmenich, people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.


Your key responsibilities

• Management of Quality and Feed Safety System ensuring compliance to ANH applicable requirements and local regulations and maintenance of applicable certifications.
• Feed Safety-HACCP team leader
• Responsible to define the multi-year Q-targets together with the site management team based on ANH Regional and Global inputs
• Define Site Quality Plan following Global Quality Plan
• Lead and execute when applicable the QC related activities ensuring adherence to Global QC Standards
• Oversee the inspection of the raw materials and final product quality and release in accordance with internal and external requirements (e.g. ISO, FAMI QS, HACCP, GMP+, customer) and applicable regulations

You bring

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Veterinary sciences, Biology, Chemical engineering or equivalent education
• Must hold either a Pharmaceutical/Pharmacy license or Veterinary license in South Korea
• Min. 5 years of Quality Management experience in feed or food manufacturing with preference for experience in animal nutrition and health
• Intimate knowledge and experience of Quality Systems within the feed/food industry.
• Experience in Quality Management Systems Assessment and implementation of Quality System experience is desirable (GMP+ / FAMIQS /SHE / Security / ISO 9001:2000 / /HACCP)
• Good command of English & Korean, and presentation skills

We bring

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;

Equal Opportunities Commitment
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate, there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.


About dsm-firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.
www.dsm-firmenich.com