Site Quality Manager

Solae LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; 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, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, seeks a Quality Control Manager based in Memphis, TN, on-site. Lead the QC laboratory, ensure GMP/compliance, and partner with manufacturing and supply chain to uphold quality standards and food safety.

You will oversee QA testing, environmental monitoring, audits, RCA investigations, and corrective actions; manage documentation, sampling plans, and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific discipline.
• 10+ years of quality control/QA or lab management experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QC laboratory, overseeing daily operations and team performance.
• Establish and improve quality control systems to meet internal and regulatory standards.
• Define sampling plans, testing methods, and lab protocols for materials and products.
• Direct QC testing and ensure timely analysis, documentation, and reporting.
• Ensure GMP and regulatory compliance across all activities.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to maintain standards.
• Lead RCA investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions.

Skills

Quality management

Laboratory leadership

GMP knowledge

SQF audits

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

QC testing

Regulatory compliance

Manufacturing quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Job description

Job Summary Are you ready to lead quality excellence and ensure the highest standards across manufacturing operations? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Food Ingredients:Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers. The Quality Control Manager role is based in Memphis, TN, in an on-site setting. Be part of a collaborative, detail-oriented, solution-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• 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 (e.g., facility breaches, contamination risks)
• Lead customer audits, internal audits, and regulatory inspections, ensuring readiness and successful outcomes

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or a related scientific discipline
• 10+ years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, or laboratory management within food, beverage, or chemical manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience managing QC laboratories, teams, and testing programs
• Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) audits and certification processes
• Strong knowledge of quality control methodologies, laboratory testing methods, and GMP requirements
• Experience leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
• Ability to analyze data, interpret results, and make data-driven decisions

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience leading food safety or environmental monitoring programs
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and customer audit expectations in food manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and quality culture initiatives

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to work in a global, innovation-driven organization
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment focused on excellence
• Exposure to end-to-end manufacturing and quality operations
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company contribution, paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and an annual bonus.
• Ability to make a meaningful impact on product quality and food safety standards

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is currently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain part of IFF until close and, at such time, will transition to CVC Capital Partners. By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge awareness that the role is part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.