Senior Team Lead, Quality Control

Job Title – Senior Team Lead QC

City, Country - Daman, India

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 business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities:

1.Team Leadership- Lead and mentor a QC team in a specific area (e.g., GC, Sensory, Wet Chemistry). Organize shifts, assign responsibilities, and ensure adequate staffing schedules to meet throughput.

2.Perform Lab Tests: Independently perform routine and non-routine quality control tests using various analytical and instrumental methods, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specifications. Complete required data entries and transactions in relevant quality or lab systems.

3.Investigation & Deviation Management : Manage out-of-specification (OOS) investigations. Lead non-conformance and deviation workflows through to effective resolution.

4.Ensure  Compliance: Make sure all QC activities align with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.

5.Equipment Ownership: Oversee the lab equipment maintenance schedule and carry out basic maintenance tasks.

6.Support Method Implementation: Assist in introducing new testing methods and equipment, including validation activities and drafting procedures in the document management system.

7.Drive Process Improvements: Identify opportunities to enhance quality control processes and implement corrective actions to improve product quality.

8.Training and Competency: Provide training and guidance to new QC technicians on procedures, equipment use, and safety practices.

9.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with production, engineering, and management to plan lab-related CAPEX and resolve quality concerns.

10.Support Audits: Participate in internal and external audits to ensure ongoing compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

11.Flexibility:Perform additional tasks as required to support lab and business operations.

We bring.

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
• 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.

 You bring. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or Quality Management (required).

•  3+ years in the food, flavor, ingredients, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency in the local language and English is required.
• Strong knowledge of chemical and microbiological testing methods (e.g., GC, GC-MS, HPLC, wet chemistry, microbiology).

Equal opportunities commitment

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 if there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

 As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, and diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.  

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, 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 to share this, please let us know.

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.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

 Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.