We have an opening for a QFS/Compliance Supervisor based in City of Industry! This role is responsible for managing and coordinating the regulatory and quality compliance activities at a manufacturing facility.  This includes the activities associated with SQF or FSSC22000, the Food Safety Modernization Act, QMS, Non-GMO, Organic and Kosher programs at the facility.  This position will assist the Quality and Food Safety Manager with all compliance related activities at the facility and function to facilitate all compliance related activities.

SCOPE OF ROLE: The QFS Compliance Supervisor will support COI manufacturing facilities and associated Warehouses.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains Quality & Regulatory Compliance throughout the facility. Coordinates internal and external audit activities with regulatory agencies, certification bodies, and inspectors (LACF, CDFA, QAI, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Military, Kosher, FSSC 22000, etc.). Follow-up on CAPAs related to non-conformances.
• Coordinates all systems related to FSSC certification; Maintains facility good standing
• Manages and maintains compliance programs including Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Organic, Kosher
• Serves as Food Safety Team leader and SME of Danone FSI, ensuring facility compliance. Drives improvements in established processes to increase food safety and quality compliance.
• Develops, implements, verifies, and updates Quality System and Document Control System. Ensures all activities related to HACCP/FSHCP, FSMA, and GMP are performed and documented properly.

• Oversees complaint management program, pest control program, and traceability program.

• Ensures facility equipment are calibrated, maintained, and functioning properly. Maintains immaculate records required under FSMA/LACF/SQF/FSSC22000 and other 3rd party audits.
• Leads or supports Root Cause Problem Solving investigations through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Supports the implementation of IWS Quality Pillar activities.
• Leads the annual Management Review of the QMS at the facility.
• Develops, updates, and delivers quality and food safety training.
• Supports specification management program by reviewing and approving spec changes.
• Supervises the QFS Compliance team, assign tasks, provide development plans, and evaluate performance. Fills in for QFS Lab Supervisor/QFS Director when absent (i.e. vacation, travel).
• Stays current with key regulatory and certifying agency guidelines and regulations.
• Follows established safety practices and performs all tasks in a safe manner while promoting a safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

The base compensation range for this position is $90,000- $105,000.00 commensurate with experience. 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.

Education and Experience:

• Degree: BS/BA Food Science or related field
• 3-5 years combined experience with food or ingredients and manufacturing experience
• PCQI Certification
• FSMA
• HACCP Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.
• Preferred: SQF Practitioner Certification, FSSC22000 Certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong Leadership skills
• Team Oriented
• Organization and Analytical Skills
• Ability to perform complex data analysis
• Statistical analysis knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent record keeping / documentation skills
• Must be capable of managing business-critical functions in a calm and systematic fashion
• Proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office tools, laboratory instrumentation, and lab equipment. Familiar with Quality Solutions Software and LIMS is a plus
• Must be able to travel

At Danone North America, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.

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