**Quality & Operational Excellence Manager** **Pendergrass, GA** **(On-Site)** The Quality & Operational Excellence Manager supports site operations (i.e.: supply chain, production) to ensure Quality System requirements and Operational Excellence Standards are implemented and maintained throughout the regional value chain. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. **Key Responsibilities:** + Coordination and support for the fulfillment of corporate directives and management requirements as set out by Global ANH (Animal Nutrition & Health) at the local level to ensure sustainability of site compliance. + Local champion for ANH Quality & Operational Excellence and included program initiatives. + Support Plant Management for annual activities as required for SHE (Safety, Health & Environmental) (e.g. Grounding & Bonding, Triple P submission review, Department Operations Meeting information, etc.). + Participate and follow-up with facility inspections on a monthly basis. + Participate in collection and communication of data for Department Operations Management Team meetings. + Coordinate schedule and participate in internal, external. customer and supplier audits as required. + Support local CAPEX projects relative to Quality & Operational Excellence Standards. 19.Implementation and management of Chemical Control Program. + Implementation and management of Environmental Testing Program, as required. + Collate, prepare and submission of local key performance measures associated with Quality & Operational Excellence. + Periodic review of local Quality & Operational Excellence activities with ANH/NA Regional Quality Manager **We Bring:** + Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions. + Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change. + Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments. + Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path. + Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet. + Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions. **You Bring:** + Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or Feed/Food Technology or related field. + Knowledge in aseptic testing protocol, water potability, environmental testing and chemical control programs. + Experience in quality systems management; assessment and implementation of quality systems are desirable (ISO 9001/GMP/HACCP/FAMI-QS/FSMA/SHE/Security). + Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills. + Intimate knowledge of quality systems, preferably with animal nutritional products or feed/food industry. + Knowledge in powder technology, premix or feed compounding preferred. + Highly developed organizational skills. + Ability to document effectively and efficiently as well as communicate effectively. + Ability to manage multidisciplinary groups. + Travel as required (minimal). dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable sharing this, please let us know. Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.