Danone is a leading global food & beverage company, dedicated to “bringing health through food to as many people as possible.” With a strong focus on health, sustainability, and innovation, Danone operates in over 120 markets and is committed to the highest standards of quality, safety, and social responsibility. Our Specialised Nutrition division offers nutritional solutions for vulnerable individuals, from pregnancy through to old age, and is passionate about building a healthier future through food.

As a QA in Process Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and food safety of our Balclutha plant, maintaining compliance with Danone’s global standards and local regulations. You will be a key driver of our quality culture, supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion quality and food safety standards in the plant, ensuring compliance with regulatory, corporate, and ISO-22000 standards.
• Lead and support the implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) on the shop floor.
• Participate in non-conformance management, line verification, environmental hygiene, pest control, and internal audits (GMP/GHP).
• Actively contribute to internal and external audits, daily line verifications, and the achievement of a zero-harm workplace through the WISE Health & Safety programme.
• Liaise with production, lab, engineering, and warehouse teams to ensure quality outcomes and the implementation of new standards.
• Oversee food safety index requirements, HACCP compliance, and pathogen management.
• Support factory trials, validations, and new product introductions.
• Develop staff capability and deliver training in milk testing and in-process quality control.
• Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the factory.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in QA or manufacturing, with a strong understanding of HACCP, risk assessment, and QFS improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, reliability, integrity, and a strong team spirit.
• Technical expertise in food handling, pathogen management, GHP & GMP, NZFSA & FSANZ compliance, auditing, and ISO standards.

At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our Vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health.  We operate across four business lines: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, and Specialised Nutrition. Our headquarters are in France, we have offices in 55 countries across the globe, and our products are sold in over 120 markets. We have been around for more than a century and are the proud owners of some of the best-known brands worldwide, including favorites like YoPro, Activia, Aptamil, and Karicare

Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialized nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to be awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation winner for ANZ for the last 5 years in a row – a globally recognised program where we feature as one of Australia’s top places to work.

Visit our website, WE ARE DANONE, to know more about us.

WE OFFER - Tatau

• A high-performing, collaborative team culture

• Diverse and inclusive work environment

• Personalised learning opportunities to set you up for success

• Competitive Total Reward package including

• Medical insurance paid for by the company for you and discounts for your whānau

• Free life insurance

• Flu vaccination, free annual medical checks, and free onsite car parking

• 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave

• Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service

• Performance-related incentives and annual reviews

• Discount on our products

• Gym and cafe discounts.

• Annual Bonus Scheme, Fresh fruit every day.

• 4% Kiwisaver contribution and so much more!

WHAT’S NEXT? Apply - Tono mai

If this opportunity resonates with you and you’re eager to shape and define this role, then go ahead and seize the moment. Click on the APPLY button and share your resume with us before 19th December 2025.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability at our company.