Quality Process Engineer

Job description

Danone North America is the largest Benefit Corporation in the world. Our mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

Danone North America is looking for a Quality Process Engineer in their West Jordan, Utah manufacturing facility.

Position Summary

The Quality Process Engineer will direct and manage all plant sanitation activities, including leading the team in ensuring the cleaning and sanitizing of the equipment, production floor, and general areas. They will lead, develop, and coach all members of the Operations Department to ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures are followed at all times.

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 to NEPTUNE guidelines.
·  Support / manage plant sanitation in the effective use of chemicals, COP and CIP cleaning processes, dry sanitation processes, environmental sanitation and sanitary design (3A).
·  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.

Qualifications:

·  Bachelors degree in a technical discipline required.
·  2-4 years prior Quality Assurance experience in food manufacturing. Prior experience in Dairy manufacturing preferred.
·  Understanding of plant production systems, FSMA, SQF, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, plant safety, quality systems, kosher and organic regulations
·  Ability to write reports, and standard operating procedures
·  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
·  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.
·  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, supervisors, and suppliers
·  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, operating and equipment instructions, and procedure manual

Danone North America is a Certified B Corporation business unit of Danone and operates in the U.S. from headquarter offices in White Plains, NY and Broomfield, CO. For more information, please visit DanoneNorthAmerica.com .　

Danone North America is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other unlawful criterion.　

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