Manage Comanufacturers in the region including performance monitoring, risk mitigation and performance improvement. • Follow-up on audits ensuring action plan completion. • Execute qualification of new manufacturing sites and processes according to Danone Standards and Audit Program Requirements. • Execute Audits per Danone Standards and Audit Program requirements. • Install appropriate controls, sample plans, hold/release system modifications, code rotation, batching and processing controls, and other production systems that will drive a reduction in variability and improvement in product consistency across all facilities • Mitigate risk through application of scientific principles, technical experience and employment of Quality and Food Safety Standards • Perform activities associated with the innovation process such as risk assessments, specification reviews and approvals, documentation reviews, Food Safety validations and approvals, design assessments, trial support, etc. • Collaborate with internal functions including global and local Cycles & Procurement, Research & Innovation, Environmental Health and Safety, Sustainability, Regulatory, Food Safety, Project Management, Operations and Engineering to deliver products to the market that meet Danone’s standards • Troubleshoot problems associated with production in facilities; ensure root cause / corrective actions are appropriate and are fully implemented • Manage the non-conformity assessment process in case of out of specification productions to ensure swift product release decision • Participate on behalf of Quality in cross functional teams to manage issues or crisis. • Opportunities to lead change and improve ways of working. • Utilizing Six Sigma, Lean, and/or other continuous improvement concepts to improve quality, efficiency, and waste. • Staying current with all key regulatory and certifying agency guidelines and relevant Danone standards. • All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Food Science/Technology or similar major • 7+ years of combined experience with food, ingredients quality and manufacturing • Certified in FSSC 22000 auditing scheme. • Experience with auditing suppliers and a demonstrated ability to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement. Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Strong understanding of QFS Management Systems, Pre-requisite programs, Food Safety principles, Hygienic Design and Food Production processes • Strong level of knowledge in region and category specific regulations. • Ability to work under deadlines, with multiple priorities • Ability to work cross-functionally within organization • Must be adaptable and flexible • Self-driven, results oriented, able to work independently • Ability to work with confidential materials • Excellent communication / presentation skills • Excellent record keeping / documentation skills • Detail oriented. • Able to quickly learn new systems, tools, and programs NONESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: • Prior experience with Consumer Affairs and/or Customer Service in CPG company • Previous experience in Food or Food Packaging Research and Innovation • Prior or present responsibility as QA Manager/Engineer for a food manufacturing facility • Working knowledge of SAP and/or similar ERP databases

At Danone, you will work to make a vision a reality: “One Planet, One Health” and it doesn’t matter what position you are in to impact it. Here you will have space to create, to undertake, to grow and above all to be yourself, thanks to our culture of Inclusive Diversity, where we are clear that “our differences are what make the difference”. You will work with agile methodologies, in high performance teams where you will learn, influence and contribute to achieve specific objectives and thus grow with the company.
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