Mission of the role (strategic purpose incl. key projects & challenges)

We have an exciting opportunity at our Liverpool Supply Point for a Governance Specialist to join our team. 

As part of the Governance team, you would work alongside your colleagues to develop and deliver a robust technical strategy that ensures Nutricia Liverpool delivers products of consistent, specified quality and uncompromising safety, in line with Danone Specialised Nutrition Quality Ambition.  To build relationships both internally and externally that challenge and support technical excellence.

You would assist in the development and maintenance of the sites Quality Management Systems as well as adherence to all internal and third-party accreditations, requirements, and Codes of Practice. You will support in the preparation and hosting of audits on site as well implementing or supporting robust corrective actions for any non-conformances.

You would be integral in site projects such as bringing new or changed materials (ensuring the relevant food safety assessment has taken place) or the implementation of new processes. You will be responsible for ensuring materials on site meet the required standards with the ability to challenge where required.

You will be a key driver for continuous improvement, whether that is the implementation of new Danone standards or changes to regulations, you will be the key contact to communicate these changes and support cross functional teams in the gap analysis and implementation.

Key accountabilities, deliverables & KPIs, impact on business results

• Assist the Governance department in maintaining a documented Quality Management System, which reflects the site’s commitment to Food Safety Legality and Quality, satisfies group standards and third-party requirements. Ensure that the system satisfies the requirements of the FDA / FSMP and country specific requirements for product registration 
• Assist the Governance Manager, in maintaining and improving the Quality System through audits and system reviews and ensure that effective and timely corrective action is taken when necessary. Ensure that corrective action is documented, carried out and maintained on an ongoing basis.
• Assist the Governance Manager in the maintenance and improvement of international standards for Quality systems (ISO9001), FDA and Food Safety (FSSC 22000) as well as Danone’s own quality and food safety standards
• Ensure that any issues relating to safety or legality of product are identified and communicated to the Governance Manager for escalation
• Assist the Governance Manager in providing reports as required by the Site Management team or other designated Managers.
• Champion and identify opportunities to develop business capability in relation to continuous improvement initiatives.   Work on projects as required to implement lean initiatives and continuously improve our technical capability and conformance.
• Support Incoming materials HACCP team reviews with cross functional stakeholders across the business
• Support in the development and maintenance of the Danone HACCP assessment for incoming materials (raw materials and packaging materials) on Form 5b. Communicate any changes in materials to the Food Safety Specialist to determine if Factory HACCP or Form 2 need to be updated.
• Deputy in HACCP for leading meetings, documentation review and update.

Leadership & functional competencies needed:

• Excellent analytical and technical capabilities
• Good presentation skills
• Good problem solving skills

• Excellent knowledge of Quality and Food Safety management systems

• Good understanding of products, procedures, processes and equipment

• Excellent communication skills and ability to contribute to cross functional project teams

• A pro-active approach and positive attitude together with excellent team working skills

• Proficient in the use of various software packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SAP, Guardian, MES, LIMS, Tekdan, Q-Pulse, Orsoft

• Experience reviewing raw materials and packaging materials with risk based approach
• Ability to assess all scenarios surrounding risk management and analysis

• Open and willing to share ideas

• Inquisitive and good networker and collaboration with other functions

• Ability for decision making with an agile and pragmatic approach
• Ability to manage complexity

• Ability to manage projects related to your area

Critical experience required

• HACCP experience including leading of team
• Experience in leading areas within external audits such as FSSC 22000, ISO accreditations and FDA
• Formal qualification in internal auditing
• Trained in Level 3 Food Hygiene & HACCP minimum
• Educated to degree level/equivalent or industry experienced
• Experience of working in a Quality environment essential
• Experience of manufacturing essential
• Strong Quality Management / Improvement background
• Capable of working on multiple priorities and setting targets and timeframes
• Project management skills
• Adaptable enough to work in an environment that changes /challenges daily
• Ability to work in a pressurised, heavily targeted and measured environment
• Approving raw and packaging materials with relevant risk assessments

Danone is a major FMCG company in the UK, with market leading brands across three divisions: Waters (Evian, Volvic), Dairies (Actimel, Activia, Shape), Early Life Nutrition (Aptamil, Cow & Gate) and Specialized Nutrition (Neocate, Fortisip). Danoners are steering us to a more sustainable future, helping to make the world healthier. As a certified B-Corp, we have our Danone Impact Journey to 2025. This will only be possible with each and every one of our leaders. Do you want to be one of them?

The Specialized Nutrition category, offers nutritional solutions with the shared goal of improving the health and well-being of vulnerable individuals. This ambition stretches from the first day of pregnancy into old age, with similar activities in terms of innovation and scientific research. Specialized Nutrition focuses on allergies, from prevention to treatment, with Specialized Nutrition working hand-in-hand to foster synergies and strengthen Danone's leading position in this sector. The Nutricia brand is a key asset, thanks to a medical legacy of more than 120 years and a recognition of health leaders around the world. Nutricia is Europe’s largest specialist nutrition company and the market leader in the UK. We specialise in the delivery of medical nutrition for the very young, the old and the sick, supplying high quality feeds to patients and consumers. Our purpose is to pioneer nutritional discoveries that help people live longer, healthier lives. When it comes to finding a great place to work there are plenty of things to look for: inspirational colleagues, freedom in your job to make a real difference, and a shared ethos you can truly believe in.