What are the responsibilities and job description for the QFS Compliance Specialist position at Danone North America?
| ID | 2025-16812 | Number of People to Hire | 2 | Job Family | Manufacturing | Level of Experience | Experienced Professionals |
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 to be based in our City of Industry, California manufacturing facility.
In this high visibility position, you will be 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. You 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.
Essential Responsibilities:
- 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
- Ensure facility equipment are calibrated, maintained, and functioning properly. Maintains required calibration records.
- 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
- 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 back up 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
The base compensation range for this position is $70K - $85K per year, commiserate 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.
Education and experience:
- You have a bachelor's degree in food science or technical field, required.
- You have 3-5 years combined experience with food, ingredients or beverage manufacturing experience, required. Experience within a quality role is preferred.
- GFSI audit certification training / Internal Auditor Training experience, preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- PCQI Certification, preferred
- HACCP food safety and Quality Management preferred
- State and Federal regulatory, preferred
- PMO Knowledge, preferred
- Knowledge of kosher and organic processes and regulations for food manufacturing, preferred
- Understanding of FSSC standards, preferred
- Required:
- 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
- Ability to support a 24/7 production environment as business needs dictate. Work schedules could include nights, weekends, holidays as business needs dictate.
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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Dannon is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other unlawful criterion.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000
