Job title – Lead Specialist, Quality Assurance

Location – Karawang, Indonesia

As a Lead Specialist, Quality, you will manage daily QA activities, ensure compliance with Food Safety, QMS, and global policies, support audits, and drive continuous improvement. You'll also provide expertise for the Food Safety Plan, HACCP Program, and hazard control programs.

This function will be based at our office in Karawang and will reporting to Associate Manager, Quality Assurance.

Your key responsibilities

• Be a role model and actively promote the quality culture on the site - support the operational compliance to Global Quality Essentials, Global Quality Operational Requirements on site
• Lead the site mission and objectives within Quality, following Global and Regional strategy, to meet legal, business and customers’ requirements
• Ensure control of documentation and policy-making processes on site
• Rigorously monitor prerequisite food safety programs. Analyze trends and meet the performance indicators established according to the site's Quality Policy
• As a member of the plant's food safety team, lead the monitoring and improvement of hazard control programs such as hygienic zoning, food safety plans (HACCP), food defense, intentional adulteration, and food fraud
• Plan and ensure the smooth running of internal audits as well as monitor the training and competency of internal auditors

We bring

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty – explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well

You bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Agro-industrial tech, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry from preferred and accredited university required
• A minimum of 3 years Quality Assurance manufacturing management experience within the food, beverage, pharma, and chemical. Excellent understanding of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, FSMA, AIB, etc)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Self-directed individual with a Can-Do attitude and the ability to work within a team
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office and SAP ERP systems and analytical skills (MS Excel, PowerBI, etc)

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

DEI and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.