Quality Process Engineer - West Jordan

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About the job

ABOUT THE JOB:

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.  We are looking for a Quality Process Engineer for our manufacturing plant in West Jordan, Utah .  In this role you will complete CIP validations/audits, sanitation activities, including leading cross-functional teams in ensuring the effectiveness of the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, production floor, and other plant areas. You will investigate micro contamination events, perform root cause analysis exercises, and help drive completion of follow-up actions.  As a member of the Quality team, you will support our goals to advocate for the consumer and hold employees accountable to the highest quality standards.

Summary of Key Areas of Responsibility:

·  Implement Sanitation assurance initiatives (Master Sanitation Schedules), effective pest control programs, NEPTUNE methodology for evaluation of CIP effectiveness and change management control for any design equipment changes.
·  Set standards for maintaining CIP equipment effectiveness, sanitation assurance, sanitation PM, continuous improvement and cost optimization programs in accordance with NEPTUNE guidelines.
·  Support / manage plant sanitation in the effective use of chemicals, COP and CIP cleaning.
·  Collaborate with other support functions (Engineering, R+D, Design Quality and Technical Services) in engineering projects to ensure sanitary design objectives have been met.  
·  Oversees environmental programs (pathogens / air / utilities / MSS).
·  Responsible for training and education of plant operations team to ensure correct application of sanitation standards.
·  Implement, support and maintain sanitation management systems, continuous improvement programs, food safety and preventative sanitation / maintenance programs.
·  Serves as a Sanitation expert, providing guidance and technical support to operations teams in the area of sanitation (including MSS), pest control, pathogen / environmental control programs, new equipment installation or construction changes and other food safety or quality initiatives.  

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About you

ABOUT YOU:

·  You have a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, required.   
·  You have 3-5 years prior experience in food manufacturing.  Prior experience in Dairy manufacturing preferred. 
·  You have an understanding of plant production systems, FSMA, SQF, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, plant safety, quality systems, kosher and organic regulations.
·  You have the ability to write reports, and standard operating procedures, preferred.
·  You have proven competency in supervisory activities which require conflict management, developing subordinates, directing subordinates, managing and measuring performance, motivating, building team spirit and morale, and understanding diverse viewpoints.
·  You have demonstrated knowledge and experience in all phases of sanitation, facility upkeep, equipment sanitation/maintenance to include chemicals, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, building maintenance, wastewater treatment, and State and Federal sanitation requirements.
·  You have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, supervisors, and suppliers.
·  You have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
·  Experience reviewing and interpreting documents such as CAD drawings, P&IDs, HMIs, operating and equipment instructions, and procedure manual.

About us

About Us:

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 Corps ™ in the world , working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 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.http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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