dsm-firmenich · 7 hours ago
Lead Specialist, Quality Assurance - Anaheim, CA
Anaheim, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$26/hr - $28/hr
2+ years expdsm-firmenich is a company committed to excellence in health, nutrition, and beauty. As a Lead Specialist in Quality Assurance, you will drive quality operations, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and coordinate audits to support continuous improvement efforts.
BeautyChemicalHealth CareManufacturingNutrition
Responsibilities
Promote a strong mindset across the site. Drive the site’s quality goals in alignment with global and regional strategies
Drive documentation control, quality systems governance, and regulatory compliance
Lead daily QA activities and support compliance with site’s Food Safety & Quality Management System
Lead non-conformance investigation (both raw material and finished product) and root cause analysis. Manage corrective and preventive actions to ensure effective resolution
Support customer and regulatory audits; maintain site certifications (ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal)
Monitor food safety performance and ensure key programs are effective. Support and improve hazard control programs such as HACCP, food defense, and food fraud prevention. Analyze data for KPI’s, trends, and present improvement opportunities to the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or related field
2+ years of experience in the food or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
Strong knowledge of food safety & quality systems (BRC, FSSC, ISO)
Excellent analytical thinking, communication skills, and attention to detail
Highly self‑motivated with a structured, disciplined approach to continuous improvement
Preferred
Certification: HACCP, PCQI, and Lead auditor a plus
Benefits
Annual incentive pay
A retirement savings plan
Health care coverage
Paid time off
Recognition programs
A broad range of other benefits
Company
dsm-firmenich
dsm-firmenich is a nutrition, health, and beauty pioneer and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.75B2025-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $783.77M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.96B
2023-04-21IPO
Leadership Team
Jerry Vittoria
President Global Fine Fragrance
Recent News
2026-01-16
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