Short intro about the job:

The QFS Plant process and compliance officer role plays an important role in guaranteeing, reviewing, updating, and assisting with high standards of compliance and external Audits related to the Quality and Food Safety department. At Alpro, we are passionate about our commitment to sustainability and believe in building a healthier future through plant-based food. Our eating and drinking choices have an impact on our own health, the health of our society, and the health of the planet. The role is part of a committed team and reports to the Plant Quality Assurance Manager.

About you:

Candidate profile (leadership & functional competencies):

• High Communication, organization and sociability skills.
• Opens for connections inside & Outside: Connects & builds authentic relationships.
• Influences & mobilizes stakeholders through own convictions
• Drives for Sustainable Results: Delivers value for Danone, customers & communities with high standards.
• Takes accountability & makes decisions.
• Self-Aware: Maintains self-balance, manage stress situations.
• Understands self & strives for development.

 Critical/ Essential experience required:

•  Previous experience in quality assurance environment.
• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Must have experience working within a cross-functional team.
• Experience of working in a Quality role.
• Significant exposure of implementing and leading within a Company having continuous improvement-based culture.
• Experience of working within a Food Manufacturing environment.
• Must have Auditing experience Manufacturing.
• Must have Auditing experience Retailers.
• Experience of implementing and working with Quality, Food safety Management Systems.
• Experience of evaluating and implementing quality systems and specifications.
• High knowledge in GMP, PRP, HACCP, BRC and FSSC 22000 standards.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong process orientation, a logical thinker with analytical ability.
• Knowledge of microbiological analyses is desirable.
• Knowledge of CIP systems is desirable.
• An experience of leading a team is desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate a sound understanding of operational processes and controls and be able to see the big picture.
• Can demonstrate the ability to communicate with clarity, purpose, and authenticity.
• Can evidence set clear direction and striving to have the greatest possible impact.
• Is self-aware and growth-oriented, understands their own strengths and limitations.
• Values promoting continuous learning through experimentation and feedback.
• Collaborates across the organisation and builds and harnesses their network.
• Takes decisions and acts with a combination of confidence and humility.
• Structured and can demonstrate a willingness to measure results in quantitative as well as qualitative terms.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and is energised by the process of building something lasting from the ground up.

About Us:

We are the market leader in an ever-expanding category.  We have record breaking teams within the Alpro group and are very proud of our successes.  You will be joining a dynamic winning team, with a keen focus on delivering in the safest possible way.  You will be responsible to keep certification and audits good performance in a sustainable and continuous improvement process. 

What’s Next:

If you think this role might be of interest, click the link above to apply and you’ll be redirected to the Danone website, or you can contact the HR Department to discuss further.  The closing date for applications is 23^rd January 2025.

You can find further details about us, and other potential roles at www.danone.com