Onsite EHS & Quality Assurance Leader

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Aarhus; Remote; DKK 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is seeking an EHS & Quality Assurance Manager for our Brabrand site in Denmark.

The role combines responsibility for quality assurance (about 60%) and environmental, health & safety (about 40%) across health, biosciences, and lab activities. You will lead the site’s integrated QMS, maintain HACCP and hygiene programs, coordinate audits, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant and practical experience in Quality Assurance, EHS, Food Safety, Regulatory Compliance or a combination of these disciplines within a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, food/feed safety management, HACCP principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Practical experience managing audits, regulatory inspections, deviations, CAPAs, investigations and risk assessments.
• Experience supporting laboratory, R&D, biotechnology, food ingredients, manufacturing or similar technical environments.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical procedures, training and operational controls.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the Brabrand EHS and Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance with IFF requirements and applicable regulations.
• Serve as the primary site contact for quality, food safety, regulatory and EHS matters, including authorities and auditors.
• Lead the Health & Safety Organization (AMO/AMU) and conduct workplace risk assessments (APV) and safety initiatives.
• Maintain HACCP programs, food/feed safety processes, hygiene programs and inspection readiness.
• Facilitate risk assessments, incident investigations, deviation management, root-cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
• Provide hands-on support to laboratory, pilot plant and application teams on chemical safety and compliant operations.
• Manage controlled documentation and governance through SharePoint and related systems.
• Coordinate internal audits and support external audits to drive sustainable improvements.

Skills

Quality Assurance

EHS

Audits

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessments

Laboratory support

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Food Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, Quality Management or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is seeking an EHS & Quality Assurance Manager for our Brabrand site in Denmark.

The role combines responsibility for quality assurance (about 60%) and environmental, health & safety (about 40%) across health, biosciences, and lab activities. You will lead the site’s integrated QMS, maintain HACCP and hygiene programs, coordinate audits, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring regulatory compliance.