Lead Specialist, QA, SG, HNC

Job title – Lead Specialist, QA, SG, HNC

Location – Senoko Woodlands, Singapore

Job model – On Site

This job is required to ensure continuity and improvement in Food Safety and Quality Management System for HNC Premix Plant, Singapore, which includes running the FSQ programs, relevant FSQM and regulatory certifications for the site and response to customer enquiries, providing product related documentation and FSQ training and culture promotion for all premix staff.

Your key responsibilities

Quality Assurance

• Ensure on-going compliance of the processes, procedure and products to the company’s directives and policies, to meet customer and regulatory requirements. Appointed as the IQA Lead, organize and co-ordinate Internal audit cycle and follow up timely on CAPA implementation, verification and effectiveness check.
• Act as Food Defense Team Leader in upkeeping the plan and conduct assessment. Appointed as a HACCP team member in reviewing and assessment of food safety risk. This includes the review of OPRP & CCP related SOPs, plan and conducting CCP and OPRP validations with collaboration with Ops team.
• Act as site audit coordinator for certification and customer audits, as well as regulatory inspections. Follow up on CAPA and responses to auditor to meet closure timeline. Administer Quality documentation via EDM and share points. Develop, review and revise procedures/SOPS to be enhance/reinforce quality and food safety compliance.
• Plan and conduct mock exercises: Product mock recall, food defense. Support management of change on quality and food safety risk assessment.
• Monitor and conduct quality data trending and analysis and compile for management review. Plan and conduct GMP, ISO and Quality & Food Safety trainings to staff to promote quality and food safety culture.
• Review of Quality Agreements in consultation with Legal and Manager, and coordinate sign off. Review pest control record periodically for opportunity of timely improvement Troubleshoot and work on root cause finding of deviations and non-conformance.

Regulatory & Technical Services

• Acts as Halal Team leader. Responsible in ensuring Singapore plant gets Halal certified. Liaise with MUIS and provide support to APAC Account Managers on premix products Halal certification.
• In charge of Kosher compliance matter and renewal certification. Liaise with Kosher body for Kosher certification for the required premixes.
• Issuance of Halal/Kosher/GB and any other regulatory statements to customers. Act as APAC Regional representative for Global DSM Halal and Kosher meeting group.
• Maintenance of Sedex, customers’ quality system (eg. eRMD), PIF, food safety visa or any form on premix product related to quality and food safety.
• Track QUIC requests and coordinate with various departments to complete customer requests on questionnaire on quality systems and testing, issuance of statements and compliance letters.

We offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty – explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent and with minimum 2 years of similar experience in the Quality field of work.
• Strong food safety and quality mind set.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and ISO standards with work practices.
• Experience in conducting quality audit & training.
• Analytical ability with good communication skill, and report writing skill.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

DEI and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.