Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. There’s many to learn from, with high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy, your personality, and your determination 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 Control Supervisor (m/w/d), you will directly report to our Quality Control Manager and you will join our Manufacturing Division in Vernier.You will be in charge of working largely unsupervised, plan, organise and lead the execution of Quality Control programs by overseeing the olfactive and analytical QC laboratories, ensuring work is conducted in a safe and efficient manner that assures the integrity of QC results and meets the agreed QC service level. The role of QC Supervisor is an additional set of responsibilities to those associated to the QC Analyst role.Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if, like us, you always aim to exceed customer needs, provide value and are experienced at promoting relationships.In this exciting role you will :

• Strategy Design and Execution

• Help design tactical and operational plans for the site function and complete QC tasks in the assigned area(s) of activity to meet quality control goals
• Function Management

• Oversee QC Analysts and QC Technicians in completing chemical, physical testing or sensory evaluation of raw materials, intermediates and products as identified by the current Givaudan specification for the item
• Monitor both team and individual performance and workload
• Escalate issues to top management and communicate rejections and information updates to main contacts in Quality, Operations, Purchasing and Customer Care
• Maintain test equipment, identifying future resource needs and dedicated test space for the Raw Materials, Finished Goods and GC labs
• Lead the identification and implementation of improvement opportunities in QC, set proactive measure to prevent issues
• Accomplish the program(s) within approved budget
• People Management

• Coach QC Analysts and QC Technicians in achieving safe, correct and efficient completion of assigned work and lead the development and promotion of local QC talents within Operations
• Contribute to the execution of annual HRs processes within the local QC organisation
• Work with local Operations management and HR Business Partners to develop a talent pipeline for the local QC organisation

You ? Are you someone who wants to grow your world? Who excels being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then join us – and improve your world.Your success profile includes:

• Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or related discipline
• Overall work experience of 5+ years in a similar position, supervisory experience preferred
• Previous background in Sensory Evaluation and Analytical QC required
• Proficient in systems, procedures and techniques for laboratory operations (e.g. weighing balance, Densitometer, Refractometer, Moisture balances, Karl Fischer Titrator, Sieve testing equipment, GC)
• Proficient in production methods and quality control systems and procedures in manufacturing facilities
• Broad based knowledge of product technologies and applications
• Broad based knowledge of ingredients and products safety principles, global standards as well as regulations
• Knowledge of ingredients and products labelling regulations
• Knowledge of sensory principles and understanding of the data analysis of sensory results

Due to its activities, Givaudan is subject to the regulations of the OFAC (Office Fédéral de l’Aviation Civile). Please note that later in the recruitment process you will be asked to provide a criminal record.Our Benefits :

• Healthcare support
• Paid Time Off and family leave
• Retirement plan
• Sport and leisure clubs
• Company shop
• Staff restaurant

Are you interested in this exciting challenge? We are looking forward to receiving your application! Please make sure you enclose your CV, Cover Letter, Diplomas and Work Certificates.#LI-OnsiteAt 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.
Givaudan is committed to equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome applications regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion or sexual identity.
We also have a safe working environment, progressive working conditions and are certified as an equal pay employer.Remote working: On-siteAt 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.
Join us and Impact Your WorldDiversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.