Manager, QiD Beverages & PB

Danone•Louisville, CO

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role sits within Danone’s Quality & Food Safety (QFS) organization and supports the Design-to-Deliver process. The Manager, Quality in Design is responsible for leading Quality and Food Safety for the industrialization and commercialization of new products and processes in manufacturing plants. This role acts as the key QFS partner to cross-functional teams (Engineering, R&I, Commercialization, Procurement, etc.), ensuring that formulas, processes, equipment, and standards meet all internal and external food safety and quality requirements. The position also drives compliance to specification, risk mitigation, continuous improvement, and product performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related scientific field
Strong knowledge of Quality Systems, Food Safety, and regulatory requirements
Understanding of manufacturing processes, GMP, SPC, sanitation, and EHS
Basic auditing skills with a willingness to develop further
Strong leadership and influencing skills in a matrix environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail and strong documentation practices
Self-driven, adaptable, and results-oriented
Ability to quickly learn new systems and tools

Nice To Haves

Trained in SQF or FSSC (GFSI) auditing schemes
Experience managing external suppliers/co-manufacturers
Previous experience in Food or Food Packaging Research and Innovation
Prior or present responsibility as QA Manager/Engineer for a food manufacturing facility
Working knowledge of SAP and/or similar ERP databases and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems

Responsibilities

Represent QFS on Project teams, coordinating QFS efforts with core team members.
Identify and mitigate risk through application of scientific principles, technical experience and employment of Quality and Food Safety Standards.
Collaborate with internal functions including Cycles & Procurement, Research & Innovation, Environmental Health and Safety, Sustainability, Regulatory, Food Safety, Project Management, Operations, and Commercialization and Technical Excellence to deliver products to the market that meet Danone’s standards.
Facilitate root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Facilitate problem solving, resolution of plant issues, and follow-up to ensure appropriate corrective actions are complete.
Ensure adherence to company project management processes and QFS requirements.
Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
Partner with R&I and Engineering to troubleshoot formulation and process issues, ensuring effective root cause identification and full implementation of corrective actions.
Facilitate change and improve ways of working.
Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and internal standards.
All other duties as assigned.