Technical Specialist, Quality & Food Safety

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Aarhus; Híbrido; DKK 600 000 - 900 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in Brabrand, Denmark, is seeking a Technical Specialist in Quality & Food Safety. Hybrid role focused on ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across Functional Systems products.

You will collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Product Management, R&D, Sales, and Operations to uphold customer requirements and industry standards, including HACCP and ISO schemes. Fluent English and strong data handling skills are essential.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in QA, Quality Management, Food Safety, Regulatory or Technical Services in the food ingredients industry.
• Knowledge of HACCP, ISO standards, BRCGS, and/or FSSC 22000.
• Strong analytical and communication skills in English.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP knowledge is highly valued.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and implement customer-specific quality requirements across Functional Systems products.
• Maintain and manage product master data and specifications in SAP and IT systems.
• Create, review, and maintain customer-facing technical documentation, statements, and specifications.
• Provide Quality & Food Safety support to internal stakeholders including Regulatory Affairs, Product Management, Sales, Application, R&D, and Operations.
• Investigate deviations and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Handle product quality complaints and support root cause investigations and resolution activities.
• Participate in audits and supplier evaluations; support third-party certifications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to quality management systems and compliance processes.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

English communication

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Independent work

Quality mindset

Formação académica

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science / Dairy Science / Chemistry / Microbiology / Quality Management

Ferramentas

SAP

MS Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

## Technical Specialist, Quality & Food SafetyApply: On-site: Brabrand, Denmark: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 1, 2026 (23 days left to apply): R22272**Job Summary**Are you passionate about quality, food safety, and continuous improvement?In this position, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, compliance, and continuous improvement of products across IFF's Functional Systems portfolio. Working closely with colleagues in Quality & Food Safety, Regulatory Affairs, Product Management, R&D, Sales, and Manufacturing, you will help ensure that products consistently meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Our Functional Systems business supports the food industry with innovative ingredient systems, technical expertise, and quality solutions that enable consistent product performance and regulatory compliance. The role is based in Brabrand, Denmark (hybrid role). Be part of a collaborative, knowledgeable, and customer-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration!**Where You’ll Make a Difference** * Participate in New Product Development activities to ensure product quality and compliance requirements are met.* Coordinate and implement customer-specific quality and technical requirements across Functional Systems products.* Maintain and manage product master data and specifications in various IT systems, including SAP.* Create, review, and maintain customer-facing technical documentation, statements, and specifications.* Provide Quality & Food Safety support to internal stakeholders including Regulatory Affairs, Product Management, Sales, Application, R&D, and Operations.* Investigate and manage raw material and finished product deviations while supporting corrective and preventive actions.* Handle product quality complaints and support root cause investigations and resolution activities.* Support customer documentation requests, questionnaires, and specification reviews in collaboration with cross-functional teams.* Participate in customer, certification, and third-party audits, providing Quality & Food Safety expertise to manufacturing sites.* Support raw material assessments, supplier evaluations, and approval processes.* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to quality management systems and compliance processes.* Engage directly with customers and internal teams to provide technical and quality-related guidance.**What Makes You the Right Fit** * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Quality Management, or a related discipline.* Experience within Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Food Safety, Regulatory, or Technical Services in the food or food ingredients industry.* Knowledge of food safety and quality management systems, including HACCP, ISO standards, BRCGS, and/or FSSC 22000.* Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate issues and identify practical solutions.* Experience working with ERP systems and digital tools; SAP knowledge is highly valued.* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and handling technical product data.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.* Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.* Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate across functions and cultures.* Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.* Service-minded and collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to build effective relationships across a global organization.**How Would You Stand Out?** * Experience within food ingredients, dairy, or broader food manufacturing environments.* Knowledge of microbiology and its application in food safety and quality management.* Working proficiency in Danish and experience supporting customer or certification audits.**Why Choose Us?** * Join a global industry leader committed to science, innovation, and sustainability.* Work in an international and collaborative environment with highly skilled colleagues.* Gain exposure to diverse products, customers, manufacturing sites, and markets.* Benefit from opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.* Contribute directly to maintaining the highest standards of Quality & Food Safety.* Help shape solutions that impact millions of consumers around the world every day.**Interested?** Submit your application to us as soon as possible, but at the latest by Nov 1, 2026. We review applications on an ongoing basis and may proceed to interviews with the most potential candidates already during the application period.***For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingedients business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredients business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredients business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.***