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Short Intro and About the Job
This high visibility position is responsible for managing and coordinating the quality compliance activities at the Danone City of Industry manufacturing facility. This includes the activities associated with FSSC 22000, Food Safety Modernization Act, Non-GMO, Organic, Kosher, and other regulatory compliance programs at the facility. This position will assist the QFS Compliance Supervisor with ESL and/ or Aseptic compliance related activities and audit-ready function for the facility. The success of this position in meeting objectives is measured by internal, regulatory, and external audits measuring compliance to standards.
At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.
We are currently looking to hire a
QFS Compliance Specialist
based in
City of Industry, CA !
Key Responsibilities
As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:
Maintain Quality & Regulatory Compliance throughout the facility
Maintain and review all food safety, processing, and regulatory compliance records for completion and compliance to CCPs, OPRPs, and PCs:
Processor charts and operator logs
Sterile tank charts and operator logs
Filler charts and operator logs
Charts: CIP, raw receiving, raw tanks, sugar tanks, and other charts record
Escalate deviations or non-conformance for corrective action
Lead or participate in Root Cause Problem Solving investigations through collaboration with cross-functional teams
Ensure all activities related to HACCP/FSHCP, FSMA, and GMP are performed and documented properly
Lead and close out customer/consumer complaint investigations
Ensure facility equipment are calibrated, maintained, and functioning properly. Maintains required calibration records
Responsible for key activities related to product or packaging transitions
Support implementation of complaint management program, pest control program, and traceability program
Support internal and external audit activities with regulatory agencies, certification bodies, and inspectors (LACF, CDFA, QAI, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Military, Kosher, FSSC 22000, etc.). Support closeout of CAPAs related to non-conformances
Support continuous improvements in established processes to increase food safety and quality systems, take necessary actions to prevent food safety or quality issues from occurring
Function as the document control and record management administrator, update and manage controlled plant and corporate documentation
Support and deliver Food Safety and Quality trainings, update training materials as necessary
Stay current with key regulatory and certifying agency guidelines and regulations
Provide backup to the QFS Compliance Supervisor
Follows established safety practices and performs all tasks in a safe manner while promoting a safe work environment
Other duties as assigned by management
Physical Demands
Requires prolonged sitting and standing, bending, stooping and climbing
Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and laboratory equipment
Requires normal range of hearing and vision (including colors) to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and laboratory results
Requires lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires exposure to machines, chemicals and solvents
Work Environment
Ability to be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people/situations
Emotional stability and personal maturity, ability to communicate effectively
Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and work under pressure
Ability to give, receive, and analyze information, formulate work plans and prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans
Ability to do simple math calculations, input data into computer and analyze data
Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems
Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits:
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.
The base compensation range for this position is $70,000- $85,000.00 per year 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.
About You The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we’re looking for, including both required and preferred criteria:
Education & Experience:
Degree: BS/BA food science or technical field or comparable experience
3-5 years combined experience with food or ingredients and manufacturing experience
GFSI audit certification training / Internal Auditor Training
PCQI Certification
HACCP food safety and Quality Management preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
State and Federal regulatory
PMO Knowledge
Knowledge of kosher and organic processes and regulations for food manufacturing
Understanding of FSSC standards
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to multitask
Self-driven, results oriented, able to work independently
Ability to work with confidential materials
Excellent communication / presentation skills
Excellent record keeping / documentation skills
Excellent Organization skills
Detail oriented
Nonessential Qualifications:
Experience in QA Department of food manufacturing company preferred
Experience in compliance in food manufacturing company to include working with kosher and organic products highly preferred
Knowledge of plant production systems, plant sanitation, safety, quality systems, and GMPs preferred
Materials and Equipment Directly Used:
PC, Internet, Microsoft Office, SAP, compliance & regulatory guidelines, calculator, basic laboratory instrumentation
About Us, We offer and What's next Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes:
Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.
With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.
You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps ™ in the world , working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world:
One Planet. One Health BY YOU.
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.
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At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.
We are currently looking to hire a
QFS Compliance Specialist
based in
City of Industry, CA !
Key Responsibilities
As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:
Maintain Quality & Regulatory Compliance throughout the facility
Maintain and review all food safety, processing, and regulatory compliance records for completion and compliance to CCPs, OPRPs, and PCs:
Processor charts and operator logs
Sterile tank charts and operator logs
Filler charts and operator logs
Charts: CIP, raw receiving, raw tanks, sugar tanks, and other charts record
Escalate deviations or non-conformance for corrective action
Lead or participate in Root Cause Problem Solving investigations through collaboration with cross-functional teams
Ensure all activities related to HACCP/FSHCP, FSMA, and GMP are performed and documented properly
Lead and close out customer/consumer complaint investigations
Ensure facility equipment are calibrated, maintained, and functioning properly. Maintains required calibration records
Responsible for key activities related to product or packaging transitions
Support implementation of complaint management program, pest control program, and traceability program
Support internal and external audit activities with regulatory agencies, certification bodies, and inspectors (LACF, CDFA, QAI, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Military, Kosher, FSSC 22000, etc.). Support closeout of CAPAs related to non-conformances
Support continuous improvements in established processes to increase food safety and quality systems, take necessary actions to prevent food safety or quality issues from occurring
Function as the document control and record management administrator, update and manage controlled plant and corporate documentation
Support and deliver Food Safety and Quality trainings, update training materials as necessary
Stay current with key regulatory and certifying agency guidelines and regulations
Provide backup to the QFS Compliance Supervisor
Follows established safety practices and performs all tasks in a safe manner while promoting a safe work environment
Other duties as assigned by management
Physical Demands
Requires prolonged sitting and standing, bending, stooping and climbing
Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and laboratory equipment
Requires normal range of hearing and vision (including colors) to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and laboratory results
Requires lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires exposure to machines, chemicals and solvents
Work Environment
Ability to be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people/situations
Emotional stability and personal maturity, ability to communicate effectively
Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and work under pressure
Ability to give, receive, and analyze information, formulate work plans and prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans
Ability to do simple math calculations, input data into computer and analyze data
Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems
Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits:
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.
The base compensation range for this position is $70,000- $85,000.00 per year 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.
About You The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we’re looking for, including both required and preferred criteria:
Education & Experience:
Degree: BS/BA food science or technical field or comparable experience
3-5 years combined experience with food or ingredients and manufacturing experience
GFSI audit certification training / Internal Auditor Training
PCQI Certification
HACCP food safety and Quality Management preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
State and Federal regulatory
PMO Knowledge
Knowledge of kosher and organic processes and regulations for food manufacturing
Understanding of FSSC standards
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to multitask
Self-driven, results oriented, able to work independently
Ability to work with confidential materials
Excellent communication / presentation skills
Excellent record keeping / documentation skills
Excellent Organization skills
Detail oriented
Nonessential Qualifications:
Experience in QA Department of food manufacturing company preferred
Experience in compliance in food manufacturing company to include working with kosher and organic products highly preferred
Knowledge of plant production systems, plant sanitation, safety, quality systems, and GMPs preferred
Materials and Equipment Directly Used:
PC, Internet, Microsoft Office, SAP, compliance & regulatory guidelines, calculator, basic laboratory instrumentation
About Us, We offer and What's next Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes:
Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.
With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.
You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps ™ in the world , working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world:
One Planet. One Health BY YOU.
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.
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