Packaging Quality Engineer

Packaging Quality Engineer

About the Job

At Danone, manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We're currently looking to hire a Packaging Quality Engineer based in our yogurt manufacturing plant in Minster, Ohio, to support night shift operations. The exact work schedule is open to further discussion, but we are targeting a 5 day / 8-hour shift, such as Sunday night through Thursday night or Monday night through Friday night.

In this role, you will support the packaging team through technical guidance, analysis, and leadership to continuously improve quality performance. You will be accountable for Food Safety and Quality, compliance to regulatory & audit requirements, compliance to Danone North America Food Safety & Quality Assurance standards, product specification performance, as well as cleaning and sanitation validation for the many packaging business units.

Specific Job Duties & Tasks

• Provide quality & food safety technical guidance, analyze and report quality trends, and lead Quality and Food Safety improvements.
• Ensure compliance to Danone Food Safety & Quality standards, ODA, FDA, and FSSC 22000 standards, and adherence to specifications. Support internal and external audit requirements. Perform necessary audit tasks and support closure of action items.
• Participate as a member of the Food Safety Team and assist in the development, revisions, and implementation of the Food Safety Plan.
• Support the Quality Management System and participate in the development & review of quality and sanitation SOPs. Assist & potentially lead the implementation of QFS programs.
• Develop, design, and conduct training and mentoring about food safety and quality topics to develop a strong quality culture.
• Analyze and trend plant quality KPIs (e.g., FGL, ABC, CC/MU, microbiological quality, sanitation effectiveness, etc.) and drive improvement. Provide support for plant objectives.
• Lead/support RCA problem-solving initiatives with a cross-functional team for packaging quality-related issues.
• Perform root cause analysis, problem-solving, and follow-up related to operational quality incidences.
• Support DaMaWay and assist in implementing and maintaining the Quality Pillar.
• Support the change management processes related to Food Safety and Quality projects, new products, packaging, equipment, production processes, etc.
• Manage and assist with special projects (e.g., packaging floor projects).
• Support the validation of cleaning effectiveness via the Neptune (sanitation) program and Line Health Checks.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with several plant departments (e.g., packaging, processing, maintenance, engineering, lab, etc.).
• Partner with the Raw Material Specialist for RM holds analysis, disposition, and corrective actions on QN’s and claims.
• Perform all other assigned tasks/duties.

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.

About You

• You have a bachelor's degree in a science-related field (Microbiology, Food Safety or similar) or other technical discipline, required. A professional license/certificate such as HACCP/Food Safety Training, ISO 22000 food safety certification, and/or PCQI is preferred.
• You have 3-5 years of relevant experience in the manufacturing industry, with supervisory experience preferred. Prior experience in the dairy/food/beverage manufacturing industry is strongly preferred.
• You have experience with continuous improvement (e.g., Total Preventative Maintenance) (preferred).
• You have effective problem-solving skills and experience using structured and data-driven problem-solving techniques (RCPS, DMAIC, Six Sigma, LEAN, etc.).
• You have computer literacy skills and have the ability to navigate software programs like Microsoft Office and MiniTab.
• You have exceptional verbal/written communication skills, are organized, keenly aware of detail, and have effective time management and prioritization skills, along with a solid work ethic.
• You have strong leadership and decision-making skills and have established project management skills. Must bring leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills required to interact with various levels of plant and corporate personnel and influence others.
• You are flexible, adaptable, persistent and resilient, proactive, and have the ability to stay calm under stressful situations.
• You have the ability to support a 24/7 production environment as business needs dictate. Work schedules could include day or night shift schedules, and occasional weekends as business needs dictate.

About Danone

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 Corporations™ in the world, working together to ensure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have over 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.