Sr Manager, Coman Quality & Food Safety (Dairy, Yogurt, Shakes and Happy Family)

Sr Manager, Coman Quality & Food Safety (Dairy, Yogurt, Shakes and Happy Family) Job Purpose Summary: This position works within Danone's Quality & Food Safety Department and cross‑functionally within NORAM Operations. The primary responsibility is to ensure the Quality and Food Safety of products produced at third‑party supplier locations in North America. Responsibilities: Qualification of new 3PM manufacturing sites, processes, and raw and pack materials. Activities associated with the innovation & renovation process such as technical risk assessments, specification reviews and approvals, documentation reviews, food safety validations and approvals, design assessments, trial support, etc. Mitigation of risk through application of scientific principles, technical experience, and employment of quality and food safety standards. Collaboration with internal functions including Cycles & Procurement, Research & Innovation, Environmental Health & Safety, Sustainability, Regulatory, Food Safety, Project Management, Operations, and Commercialization & Industrialization to deliver products that meet Danone's standards. Design and installation of appropriate controls, sample plans, hold/release system modifications, code rotation, batching and processing controls, and other production systems that reduce variability and improve product consistency. 3PM audit management: planning, auditing, report writing, action‑plan follow‑up, and continuous improvement activities. Plant operations support related to supply quality. Problem solving, resolution of supplier issues and claims, and follow‑up to ensure corrective actions are completed. Reporting and scorecard management. Utilizing Six Sigma, Lean, and/or other continuous improvement concepts to improve quality, efficiency, and waste. Staying current with regulatory and certifying agency guidelines and relevant Danone standards. All other duties as assigned. Travel: Estimated at 30%–50%. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in science, food science/technology, or a related major. 7+ years of combined experience with ingredients, food packaging, quality, and manufacturing processes. Advanced understanding of quality & food safety systems and current food regulations. Solid understanding of plant production systems, manufacturing equipment, GMP, SPC, sanitation, and EHS. Experience with auditing suppliers and demonstrating the ability to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement. Experience in problem solving and driving conflict resolution, including financial claims resolution. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be collaborative and have leadership ability. Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple priorities. Adaptable and flexible. Self‑driven, results oriented, detail oriented, and able to work independently. Ability to work with confidential materials. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Excellent record‑keeping and documentation skills. Fast learner of new systems, tools, and programs. Nonessential Qualifications: Previous experience in food or food packaging research and innovation. Prior or current responsibility as QA Manager/Engineer in a food manufacturing facility. Working knowledge of SAP and/or similar ERP databases. Technical knowledge of baby foods and formulas (great asset). Equal Opportunity Employer: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Danone North America