Quality Systems Coordinator

Danone•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Quality Systems Coordinator based in Dallas Texas at our Beverage & Plant based facility! As a key member of our Dallas Texas Plant team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The Quality Systems Coordinator will support the implementation of the Danone Quality Assurance standards through technical guidance, analysis, and leadership to continuously improve quality performance. The Quality Systems Coordinator is accountable for capability assessment and improvement in the areas of food safety controls, programs, systems, audit preparedness, product specification performance.

Requirements

B.S. in Food Science or Food Technology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Biotechnology or related science related fields
Minimum 5 years’ experience within Quality Assurance or related fields in food manufacturing or regulatory related function in food, pharmaceutics, medical devices or biotechnology
Working experience in a processing & manufacturing environment.
Strong Business & People Leadership Competencies demonstrated in previous roles with a passion to develop and grow others.
Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, interpersonal, and training skills
Ability to influence others and be a team player
Very good knowledge of the applicable Q&FS management systems (ISO, FSSC 22000, PRP’s, HACCP, GMP, GHP, etc.) and the application thereof.
Trained and experienced in auditing & project management
Solid experience in Quality & Food Safety Management Systems
Good technical understanding of food science & technology, formulation, processing & equipment
Good Knowledge of food, food safety legislation, regulations and issues
Very good knowledge of statistical evaluation
Experience with Data analytics and digital fluency: graphs, tables, PBI, LIMS, SAP

Nice To Haves

Strong Beverage, Dairy, Plant Based Product Category experience preferred, or high risk, ready to eat categories.

Responsibilities

Support and assist PQA Manager with the coordination, updates, and maintenance of the FSHCP, HACCP system, & all QFS management systems.
Lead and coordinate audits (Internal & external) such as, FSSC, kosher, organic, US Military, RSPO, GFCO, customers, etc. including developing responses, CAPA’s, and driving audit closure.
Ensure continuous improvement of the QFS processes, plans, and practices
Responsible for the effectiveness of the plant Quality documentation system
Traceability Program champion and owner. Schedule and train traceability team on all types of traces required by both GFSI, Danone, and Local traceability procedures. Including identification and resolution of any gaps found.
Ensure all employees are included in the QFS training programs, including all FSMS trainings and CampusX content.
Primary driver of the culture of quality mindset and desired behaviors at the plant specifically as the iCare program owner
Support the QFS digitalization of the plant programs and results
Support and assist PQA Manager with data collection, trending results and KPI’s completion for management review and continuous improvement.
QI Piller owner and primary driver of initiatives, supporting the IWS journey of the Quality standards of the plant
Food Fraud Coordinator for the site. Own and oversee the Food Fraud program for the site – SPOC for audits, maintain Food Fraud programs.
Back-up Food Defense Coordinator for the site working with EHS department to ensure Food Defense program is maintained.
Support the optimization of processes and product costs aimed at eliminating losses resulting from products not meeting their specifications
SPOC for contracted Pest Control Program on site.
All other duties as assigned