Quality Materials Specialist

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 Materials Specialist based in West Jordan, UT!

As a Danone North America Quality Materials Specialist, you will help support manufacturing operations by implementing Danone North America Quality Assurance Standards. The Quality Materials Specialist is accountable for all plant quality and food safety programs related to raw and packaging materials.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

* Supplier Quality - Troubleshooting all raw and packaging material defects.

* Providing expertise on raw and packaging material issues.

* Acting as the liaison between the plant teams and all raw and packaging material vendors.

* Partnering with vendors on improvement initiatives.

* Submitting and tracking all raw and packaging material non-conformances.

* Contributing to reach plant wide KPIs as a member of the Plant Quality Team.

* Supporting the plant industrialization team on trials and new material launches.

* Leading consumer and customer complaint investigation and follow-up corrective actions for assigned production lines.

* Implementing Quality initiatives and projects related to systems and procedures

* Supporting plant ISO and HACCP initiatives and participate as a member of the Food Safety Team.

* Supporting development of quality SOPs.

* Leading traceability topic for material mass balance exercises during Quality audits.

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.

PREFERRED CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in food science, Microbiology or equivalent preferred

* 1-3 years' experience in the dairy/food/beverage manufacturing industry required

* Ability to manage multiple projects of varying priorities simultaneously

* Packaging equipment experience and technical understanding.

* Ability to work effectively with others in a team-based environment.

* Ability to work flexibly (nights, weekends as necessary for coverage) required

* Excellent analytical, trouble shooting, conflict management and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Strong Computer skills (Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc)

* Strong SAP understanding.

* Experience with problem solving (6W2H, Fishbone, Why-Why).

* Attention to detail and passion for helping build a safe work environment.

* Experience working in a union environment.

* Experience in lean manufacturing methodologies.

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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