QA Lead Technician HNC Poland

Job title – QA Lead Technician HNC Poland

Location – BUK, Poland

Job model –On Site

The QA Lead Technician is responsible for premix and raw material releasing process.

The role involves collaboration locally with cross-functional teams without direct reports, contributing to quality documentation and customer complaint processes in a regional context I metrics.

Success in the role of a QA Lead Technician will be evident through timely and accurate premix releasing, effective organization and support to QA team and other stakeholders.

Success will be measured by KPI for factory.

Your key responsibilities:

Impact on strategy & contribution:

Release finished products and raw materials in LIMS and SAP systems
Issue CoAs for finished products
Reporting results from external laboratories
Cooperation with internal customers (Supply Chain, Production, Warehouse, CS, MD) and external laboratory to ensure timely release of premixes for sale.
Communication with Quality Control to ensure that all results are reported correctly
Ensure high quality premixes
Resolving RSD issues
Signing relevant documents
Releasing finished goods and raw materials in SAP/LIMS

Innovation & complexity:

Ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and propose effective solutions.
The ideal candidate should be organized, proactive, and follow quality processes accurately.
Communication with internal and external partners (Sales, Production, Laboratory, External laboratory, Supply chain team, Formulators, and Customers).

Internal communication with QA, production, QC, formulation, raw materials qualification, sales, and supply chain teams, to support effective quality management and resolution of issues.
External communication with 3rd party laboratories to collect data and results.
Taking responsibility for the quality of premix released, ensuring that all tasks and inspections are completed thoroughly and on time.
Identifying potential quality issues before they arise and taking preventive measures.
Collaboration by working effectively across departments to ensure quality objectives are met and fosters teamwork.
Balancing multiple responsibilities without compromising on the quality of work.
Continuous Improvement by striving for operational excellence and seeking opportunities to improve quality processes.
Success in the role of a QA Lead Technician will be evident through timely and accurate premix releasing, effective organization and support to QA team and other stakeholders.
Success will be measured by KPI for factory.

We bring:

Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
Opportunity to build a career, making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.
Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.
A dynamic work environment with many challenges that give you the possibility to work autonomously and with a team in finding the right solutions. You are giving the freedom to be creative and proactive.
A good Collective Labor Agreement and competitive salary.

You bring:

Minimum 6 months’ related experience in quality assurance.
Relevant higher theoretical education (e.g. Food Technology, Chemistry).
English – intermediate level.
Experience with MS Office skills (MS Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word).
Attention to detail, effective communication, root cause analysis skill, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast and dynamic environment with changing priorities.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers).

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to

Agency Statement

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