Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Management, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Science, Food and Beverage Industry, Inventory Management, Laboratory, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Manufacturing, Materials Analysis, Materials Management, Materials Testing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Nutrition, Operations Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Systems, Safety/Work Safety, SampleManager, Startup, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Team Player, Test Lab, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Warehousing, Writing Skills
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: Innovating 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 on Cedar Rapids, IA (On- site 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
- Coordinate pre-shipment sampling and in-house testing of critical raw materials to support raw material qualification and release.
- Manage raw material and finished product release status within QAD and Sample Manager LIMS.
- Approve product labels and coordinate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) required for product release.
- Coordinate the shipment of samples to third-party laboratories for external testing of raw materials and finished products.
- Determine non-routine raw material testing frequency based on risk assessments and supply chain considerations.
- Implement and maintain raw material risk mitigation programs to ensure food safety and compliance.
- Manage retention and reference samples for raw materials and finished goods.
- Communicate raw material issues, delays, or risks to supply chain, operations, management, and RD&I teams to support timely decision-making.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- 3+ years of experience in a Quality role within Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturing or regulated food environments.
- Strong understanding of food safety systems, raw material controls, and inventory management principles.
- Working knowledge of ERP and quality systems (QAD, LIMS preferred).
- High level of attention to detail with strong documentation and data management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and Word.
- Ability to work effectively with third-party vendors and external laboratories.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly present findings and recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
How You Would Stand Out
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related technical field.
- Experience conducting raw material risk assessments and supplier qualification activities.
- Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Why Choose Us?
- Opportunity to join a growing startup backed by the global strength of IFF.
- Hands-on impact on food safety, quality, and production readiness.
- Collaborative, cross-functional working environment.
- Exposure to end-to-end quality systems and FSMS execution.
- Competitive benefits and development opportunities.
- Strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
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
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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
As a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances used in a wide variety of consumer products, millions of consumers around the world enjoy our products on a daily basis. Since the 19th century, IFF and its predecessor companies have worked closely with the world's leading brands in developing the scents and tastes for products that have become household names. Consumers experience these flavors and fragrances in beverages, sweets, dairy, and savory products, as well as fine fragrances, beauty care products, detergents, and household goods.
By focusing on our core competencies of consumer insight, research & development, and creative expertise, we continue to be an integral part in helping our
customers drive consumer preference and grow the equity of their brands.
5,000 to 9,999 employees
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