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Director, Analytical Excellence (Quality & Food Safety)

  • Etats-Unis
  • Louisville
  • Hybrid
  • Permanent Full-Time
  • Publié le: 28 Janv 2026
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Director, Analytical Excellence (Quality & Food Safety)

A propos de l'offre

Job Responsibilities

    • Develop US + Canada Analytical Organization/ Analytical Excellence (AE) strategy by leveraging Global Analytical Excellence strategy
    • Drive this regional strategy by communicating and supporting sites executing analytical performance programs, including standards, trainings, audits, PT, alternative methods, and digital initiatives

 

    • Be a strong local partner for the AE team to advocate for high QFS analytical compliance
    • Drive the Regional AE organization at regional, business unit, site level, including regional labs where existing
    • Secure execution of analytical standards integrating business impact assessment (resources, CAPEX)
    • Drive CAPEX prioritization, allocation, and engagement for lab related activities at regional, business unit, site level
    • Stay aware of region, business unit, site performance KPI and action plan progresses linked to audits & PT, with specific follow-up for sensitive cases
    • Global animation of lab network within business unit, region and leverage local standardization initiatives
    • Act as the key contact for local auditor team management, including auditor qualification, audit planning, follow up
    • Facilitate Coman lab audit program in interface with global AE and the co-manufacturer cell
    • Identify and escalate analytical needs related to region, business unit
    • Identify AE transversal projects in which region can contribute

Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • This role will require local and global travel on a regular basis

 

The salary range for this position is $136,000-245,000 USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions.  Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.

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Education & Experience

  • Master/PhD degree or equivalent with a specialization in analytical science, and/or lab applied IT
  • At least 10 years of experience in lab related activities with at least 5 years under ISO 17025 accreditation (lab operational activities/management, QMS, audits) and IT applied to performance in labs

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • ISO 17025, GLP, lab QMS, auditing, QFS strategy. Statistical background, LIMS & BI tools advanced knowledge, digitalization strategy in lab environment
  • Strong leadership and ability to manage complexity
  • Capacity to interact with many stakeholders at different levels of the Company is a must
  • Long term and strategic thinking
  • Ability to challenge & implement
  • Can do attitude, resilience and tenacity

 

A PROPOS DE DANONE

Life at Danone
With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., our vibrant culture and endless growth opportunities are just a couple of the reasons our employees call themselves “Proud Danoners.” 

 

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Our Brands
When you join us, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.

 

Our Purpose
We’re committed to making a positive impact on our world. Rooted in our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we’re proud to be the world’s largest B Corp.

 

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Our Benefits
Our commitment to making the world healthier starts with our employees.

  • Physical Wellbeing: We pay for the majority of your medical benefits – which include medical, dental and vision – with our competitive 80%/20% cost-sharing model
  • Mental Wellbeing: Danoners receive fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules. We also have a range of programs that support mental health and substance abuse.  
  • Financial Support: We offer a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks.
  • Family Care: We offer caretaker benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance. 

 

Learn more about our benefits.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

 

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