Site Quality & Food Safety Leader

Job Summary Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Food Ingredients:

Providing improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers. The role is based in St. Joseph, MO (onsite role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You'll Make a Difference Maintain environmental sampling programs in compliance with QA protocols. Communicate food safety updates and promote awareness of customer requirements. Lead the site's HACCP and Food Safety Team, ensuring proper implementation and verification. Organize training sessions, internal audits, and quality meetings. Manage documentation control and ensure compliance with certification standards. Drive the site's CAPA program and track corrective actions for continuous improvement. Investigate non-conforming products and participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA). Support customer audits and lead complaint resolution processes. What Makes You the Right Fit Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or equivalent. Minimum 2 years of related work experience in Quality Assurance or Food Safety. Knowledge of HACCP programs and management systems, such as

ISO 9001.

Strong project management and leadership skills to handle multiple priorities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment. Proficiency in MS Office tools and ERP systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail. How Would You Stand Out? Experience leading internal audits and managing certification programs. Familiarity with advanced ERP systems and digital quality tools. Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to lead frontline manufacturing operations in a critical production facility
• Hands‑on leadership role with direct impact on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and bonus eligibility.

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 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. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products - advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. 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.