Danone is a major FMCG company in the UK, with market leading brands across three divisions: Waters (Evian, Volvic), Dairies (Actimel, Activia, Shape),  (Aptamil, Cow & Gate) and Specialized Nutrition (Neocate, Fortisip, Aptamil, Cow & Gate).

The Specialized Nutrition category, offer 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 for both businesses, 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.

Throw in top perks, a responsive and dynamic environment and unrivalled opportunities to develop personally and professionally and you’ve found something pretty special. You’ve found Danone. Here at Danone we put people at the centre of everything we do – whether we’re developing ground-breaking new products, taking care of individual patients, or supporting the community. And if you join us you can expect exactly that sort of attention too.

About the role

An opportunity has arisen for the exciting position of Quality Systems Administrator for a 12 month fixed term contract.

Working within the China Compliance team responsible for the maintenance and development of the quality management systems inclusive of raw material conformity checking and supplier validation.  

Working alongside the Quality Compliance Manger your role is to ensure all documentation relating to the manufacture of products for the China market meet the relevant GB and Annex 4 standards. Through regular audits you are responsible for ensuring that all documentation confirms Nutricia Liverpool delivers products of consistent, specified quality and uncompromising safety, in line with Danone Specialised Nutrition Quality Ambition. You will need to be able to build relationships both internally and externally that challenge and support technical excellence.

You will also work alongside stakeholders to drive and development and improvement of all shop floor based paperwork and governance of China manufacture, ensuring a continuous improvement and a Right First-Time culture throughout the organisation.

Your role is pivotal in maintaining and improving quality standards using principles of lean manufacturing techniques / methodologies (e.g. IWS / SQCDME).

In return you’ll get a competitive starting salary + annual bonus and a fantastic benefits package dependant on your experience. Hours are Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours a week. 

What will I be doing day to day?

• Responsible maintaining a documented Quality Management System, which reflects the site’s commitment to Food Safety Legality and Quality and satisfies third party requirements.  Ensure that the system satisfies the requirements of the FDA / FSMP and country specific requirements for product registration  (e.g.  China and others)
• To ensure that all new policies and procedures that require BIA / implementation from SN Central relating to all aspects of the quality team (inc quality control) are coordinated via governance, with a full close out report on impact and expected implementation date, Inclusive of a logged overview document
• Responsible for maintaining and improving the Quality System through audits and system reviews and ensure that effective and timely corrective action is taken when necessary.
• Responsible for the successful preparation and completion of all external and internal audits as well as responsible for presenting any documentation related QMS in all external audits such as SMAR
• Responsible for the co-ordination between the Environmental Management System and the Quality System to ensure adherence to GB and annex 4 standards. Ensure that a system is in place by which services are controlled and monitored to prevent any risk of Food Safety being endangered. Escalate any irregularities which could affect product safety or cause out specification product.

• KPI’s & Escalation:

  1. Responsible for Ensure that any issues relating to safety or legality of product are identified and communicated to the Quality Compliance Manager / Head of Quality and the Supply Point Director for review at a strategic level.
  2. Responsible for providing reports as required by the Site Management team or other designated Managers. Produce regular quality performance reports to assist Production Managers in eliminating non-conformances.  Develop and maintain an organised record keeping system within the site.

• English speaking
• Relevant academic qualifications/experience in Pharma or FMCG environment
• Capable of working on multiple priorities
• Able to contribute to the benefit of the team
• Adaptable enough to work in an environment that changes / challenges daily
• Ability to work in a pressurised, heavily targeted and measured environment