Job title - Senior Team Leader, Quality Control (83292)

Location - Collecchio, Parma (Italy)

Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Collecchio, near the vibrant city of Parma, dsm-firmenich is proud to announce the opening of a cutting-edge production plant in early 2027.

The new state-of-the-art facility will feature the latest technologies such as ASTAROME™, to enable the use of liquid flavors in dry blends, and the production of more cost-effective reaction flavors. With automated packaging lines and modern warehouse, sampling, QC lab, and expansion capacity to ship, the site will be a state-of-the-art place to help fulfill the ambition of Taste, Texture & Health of dsm-firmenich. It will be a place where talent and technology come together to fulfill our ambition: shaping the future together and driving the progress of food innovation.

We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Senior Team Leader, Quality Control to establish and lead the quality control laboratory at our new Collecchio site. You will lead the QC team, coordinate laboratory capacity and testing priorities, ensure accurate and timely product release, and maintain strong standards for methods, equipment, safety and data integrity. Working closely with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain and other site functions, you will build team capability and create efficient, right-first-time laboratory practices from the start. You will play a key role in establishing the laboratory’s analytical and sensory capabilities during the site start-up phase.





This is a unique opportunity to take your career to the next level in an inspiring and dynamic environment. Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of food experiences

Your Key Responsibilities

- Lead the setup, qualification and operational readiness of the QC laboratory, including staffing, workflows, methods, equipment, systems and safety controls required for site start-up and routine production.
- Lead, coach and develop the QC team; allocate daily work, set priorities and expectations, manage performance and build a collaborative, accountable and safety-focused culture.
- Ensure sampling and chemical, physical, organoleptic and environmental testing are completed accurately, safely and on time in accordance with approved methods, specifications and data integrity requirements, including support for sensory evaluation activities and physicochemical testing used for raw material and finished product release.
- Own the daily QC testing plan and laboratory capacity, balancing production, release and customer priorities while managing sample flow, turnaround times and service levels.
- Review and approve analytical results and laboratory records within delegated authority, ensuring timely escalation and robust investigation of atypical, out-of-specification and out-of-trend results.




- Ensure laboratory instruments, calibration, verification, reference standards, reagents, consumables and external service activities are controlled, available and compliant.
- Lead method transfer, validation and troubleshooting activities, and drive effective investigations, non-conformance management and corrective and preventive actions, while supporting the implementation and continuous development of laboratory analytical capabilities.
- Monitor QC performance through relevant KPIs and visual management, identify risks and improvement opportunities, and collaborate across functions to improve laboratory quality, efficiency, cost and right-first-time performance.

We offer

- 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.
- For this role, the salary range is €38,360 – €45,000 gross per year

Your offer within this range will be determined based

📌 Senior Team Leader, Quality Control (Parma)
🏢 dsm-firmenich
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