QA Specialist, Taste

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.

The role is based in Karawang, Indonesia (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

• Ensure compliance with FSSC 22000, AIB, RSPO, Halal, Kosher, customer requirements, and all applicable regulatory standards.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS).
• Plan, execute, and document internal audits, and coordinate external audits with certification bodies, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage audit findings and drive timely closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Investigate customer complaints, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate food safety and quality training programs for employees.
• Maintain accurate and controlled documentation, including quality records, audit reports, training records, and compliance documentation.
• Monitor and manage pest control programs in collaboration with approved service providers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance food safety, product quality, and operational compliance.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrates professional-level proficiency in English communication, both verbal and written.
• Minimum 2–3 years of Quality Assurance experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong working knowledge of FSSC 22000, AIB, HACCP, GMP, RSPO, Halal, and Kosher standards.
• Hands-on experience in managing certification audits and customer audits.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including experience with root cause analysis and CAPA management.
• Excellent documentation, organizational, and communication skills.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Proactive and collaborative approach to addressing customer needs and working across departments.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Proven track record in managing certification and customer audits
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Why Choose Us?

• Multinational working environment
• Career progression
• Learning and development programs

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