On-Site Food QC Leader – Memphis

IFF; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company contribution

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holidays

Annual bonus

Job summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. The Quality Control Manager in Memphis, TN, leads the QC laboratory on site, guiding a collaborative, detail-oriented team to uphold the highest standards in quality and food safety across manufacturing operations.

You will define sampling plans, testing methods, and laboratory protocols, oversee QC testing and documentation, and partner with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to maintain quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or related discipline.
• 10+ years in quality control, quality assurance, or laboratory management within food, beverage, or chemical manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) audits and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Control (QC) laboratory, overseeing daily operations, team performance, and resource allocation.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve quality control systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Define and implement sampling plans, testing methods, and laboratory protocols for raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Direct QC testing activities and ensure accurate, timely analysis, documentation, and reporting of results.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements across all laboratory and production support activities.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to define and maintain quality standards and resolve quality-related issues.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions for quality and food safety events.
• Oversee food safety programs, including environmental monitoring, facility inspections, and issue mitigation.
• Lead customer audits, internal audits, and regulatory inspections.

Skills

QC leadership

Laboratory management

GMP compliance

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or related discipline

Job description

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. The Quality Control Manager in Memphis, TN, leads the QC laboratory on site, guiding a collaborative, detail-oriented team to uphold the highest standards in quality and food safety across manufacturing operations.

You will define sampling plans, testing methods, and laboratory protocols, oversee QC testing and documentation, and partner with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to maintain quality