Head of Global Quality Management (Vernier, CH, 1214) en Givaudan | Flavours and fragrances to create for happier, healthier lives

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Head of Global Quality Management

As our Head of Global Quality Management for Fragrance & Beauty (F&B), you will lead the development and implementation of the Quality Management strategy of the Fragrance & Beauty Division, including its culture and associated behaviours, its control processes and standardization, product specifications and validation to protect and enhance product quality.

Reporting to our Global Head of Operations F&B, you will:

Strategy design and execution
•    Provide key Quality Management information for the definition of the Operations strategy and related objectives.
•    Define and execute the QM strategy and related tactical and operational plans to meet QM specific objectives.

Function management
•    Develop plans and implement procedures and methods/protocols to define and maintain the quality of products in accordance with established policy, including brand standard equivalence, (raw) materials quality standards, finished product specifications and product approval requirements.
•    Provide testing and release services in support of established schedules by being the primary technical liaison with counterparts in Operations, S&T and Commercial.
•    Conduct evaluation programs within deadlines, specifications, and approved budget(s).
•    Conduct audits/investigations to measure compliance with quality requirements and correct deviations.
•    Prepare and review quality related section(s) of regulatory filings whenever required.
•    Represent the quality control perspective of Operations in critical projects.
•    Keep current with all laws and regulations affecting ingredients and products to ensure these are compliant, need reformulation or must be retired.
•    Execute the annual operating plan within approved budget.

People management
•    Oversee the execution of annual human resources processes within QM organization and validate related results.
•    Work with the Global Operations management team and HR Business Partner(s) in developing a talent pipeline for the Quality Management.
•    Drive the development and promotion of QM talents within Operations.
•    Coach and mentor staff in all aspects of their job performance and career development including training, feedback, rewards, and other actions.

Your professional profile includes:

Academic Background
•    Bachelor Degee or equivalent in Science, Engineering or Quality Management
•    MBA or master’s degree in technical field is preferred.
•    Sensory or analytical qualification 

Professional Experience
•    20+ years of experience in Quality operations with strong background in aroma chemicals business, quality and/or materials management, projects, organizational change, business process redesign, systems implementations, enterprise risk for complex organizations.
•    Experience in Fragrance Industry.
•    15+ years of progressive experience in people management.

Technical Skills
•    Expertise in world class manufacturing concepts (LEAN-Six Sigma) Green Belt Certificate.
•    Expertise in Quality Management Systems & Quality Requirements
•    Expertise in people leadership
•    Expertise in change management.
•    Strong understanding of business process/system redesign.
•    Strong understanding of financial concepts (FCF, ROI, OPEX, CAPEX).

This role can be based in one of our following offices: Vernier, Argenteuil, Paris, Ashford or Sant Celoni. 

Our benefits:
•    Healthcare support
•    Paid Time Off and family leave
•    Retirement plan
•    Sport and leisure clubs
•    Company shop
•    Staff restaurant

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.