QA Compliance Specialist

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.

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

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, STK 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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