Quality Assurance Associate

Givaudan; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

Givaudan in New Jersey is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate to support QA strategies under GMP and GDP guidelines, ensuring products meet quality, safety, and customer requirements. You will help maintain the site QMS, participate in continuous improvement, and collaborate with Production and other stakeholders.

Key duties include document management, metrics reporting, internal audits in SAP Audit, and supporting investigations, hygiene practices, onboarding, and toolbox talks to sustain a

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Science, Engineering, Quality Management, or related fields.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, or related environments.
• Basic knowledge of CI methodologies.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally within production or operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as Document Manager for site Quality Management System (QMS) regulated documents and records.
• Ensure QMS documentation is created, maintained, stored, and archived in compliance with internal procedures.
• Collect, monitor, and report quality metrics, including complaint data, internal non-conformance data, and supplier quality metrics.
• Generate reports and key statistics related to QMS performance.
• Coordinate with document and process owners to maintain local procedures, work instructions, manuals, and related documentation.
• Ensure consistency, quality, formatting, and presentation of QMS documentation according to internal standards and templates.
• Coordinate administrative activities related to the Internal Audit program.
• Participate in Internal Audits as an Auditor and maintain audit records within the SAP Audit module.
• Prepare and maintain QA data to support continuous improvement initiatives, daily operational meetings, and visual performance management.
• Support shop floor investigations and corrective actions.
• Monitor hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new employees.
• Facilitate quality toolbox talks with production teams.

Skills

Quality Assurance

CI methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Science/Engineering/Quality Management degree

Tools

SAP Audit

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.

In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

As a Quality Assurance Associate, you will support the execution of the Quality Assurance, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) strategies to ensure products comply with all applicable quality, product safety, and customer requirements.

Working under regular supervision, you will play a key role in maintaining the site Quality Management System (QMS), supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating cross-functionally with Production and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Document Manager for site Quality Management System (QMS) regulated documents and records.
• Ensure QMS documentation is created, maintained, stored, and archived in compliance with internal procedures.
• Collect, monitor, and report quality metrics, including complaint data, internal non-conformance data, and supplier quality metrics.
• Generate reports and key statistics related to QMS performance.
• Coordinate with document and process owners to maintain local procedures, work instructions, manuals, and related documentation.
• Ensure consistency, quality, formatting, and presentation of QMS documentation according to internal standards and templates.
• Coordinate administrative activities related to the Internal Audit program.
• Participate in Internal Audits as an Auditor and maintain audit records within the SAP Audit module.
• Prepare and maintain QA data to support continuous improvement initiatives, daily operational meetings, and visual performance management.
• Support shop floor investigations and corrective actions.
• Monitor hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new employees.
• Facilitate quality toolbox talks with production teams.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Science, Engineering, Quality Management, or related fields.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, or related environments.
• Basic knowledge of Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally within production or operational environments.

Compensation And Benefits

The established salary range for this position is $ 60.000 - 80.000 annually. Actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage and a high-matching 401(k) retirement plan.

Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.