Danone Looking for Quality Compliance Coordinator at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Quality Compliance Coordinator based in our Auckland site. This is a 6-month parental leave cover opportunity with a start date in January 2024. As one of the key people on the Quality team, you will ensure adherence to all internal Food Safety & Quality Standards, FSSC-22000, and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Verification Manager you will be responsible for conducting investigations and reporting related to customer complaints, exception and exporter non-conformance, NCR, and internal audits. You will also ensure systems are in place to continuously maintain traceability, and mock recalls.

You will

• Conduct internal audits to ensure factory compliance with internal & external requirements and ensure gaps are closed in a timely manner
• Ensure factory compliance to internal requirements (HACCP, GMP, GHP, Global requirements & PRP), FSSC 22000, Organic, Halal and regulatory requirements
• Facilitate and participate in external audits as required
• Work collaboratively with the production teams for conformity of processes and to ensure that the products meet the standards set by Danone
• Use data analysis to provide recommendations on key focus areas in terms of quality defect type (Product Non-Conformance or Complaint) and root cause
• Participate in projects as required to improve Quality defect rate or other non-conformances

About you

You are a focused and proactive Quality professional with some experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment. You are a great team player and have a good awareness of New Zealand regulations and standards within the Dairy industry. Danone provides a great environment to build your interpersonal skills, train on different systems, and help you meet your career aspirations by growing and developing your skills.

To be successful you will also have

• Tertiary qualification in Chemistry/Food Science/Micro or equivalent field
• At least 2 years experience in a QA/QC role in FMCG is highly desired
• Prior experience with Audits and/or certification in Audit
• Good Understanding of GHP & GMP and HACCP
• Sound influencing and negotiation skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good experience in Microsoft Suite especially Excel
• Good attention to detail and ability to work with shifting priorities

About us

Danone’s mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible and we want to invite people to join the movement for a healthier world. We recognize the power people have to impact the world through their daily choices. Each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. We believe a healthy body needs healthy food. And healthy food needs a healthy planet and this is what our new signature One Planet One Health embodies.

Danone Nutricia Specialised Nutrition produces specialty foods for infants and young children, and our mission “We make every day count for you and your baby” gives meaning to everything we do. We operate out of 3 sites in New Zealand in Auckland and Balclutha, where our teams undertake the manufacturing, distribution, and development of our infant milks and toddler supplements with market leading brands.

WE OFFER

• The opportunity to constantly collaborate with teams across the business, having direct interaction with our products
• Opportunities to step up and take on responsibilities outside of your daily tasks
• Endless possibilities to develop and accelerate your career
• A chance to make a difference in our society through Specialised Nutrition
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free Health Insurance for all our employees

Proving yourself in this role could lead to future opportunities within Danone both locally and abroad. We support our employees to take ownership of developing their career within Danone and encourage moves across (as well as within) our varying functions and businesses. We are passionate about developing and growing our team of leaders, and that could soon include you!

To find out more about Danone please check out our Danone LinkedIn

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WHAT’S NEXT?

Opportunities like these don’t come around often and we will review applications as they are submitted, so if this sounds like you – get in quick and Apply Today!

Please note that only candidates with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

No Recruitment Agencies please.