Quality Systems and Compliance Coordinator

About the job
We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Quality Systems and Compliance Coordinator based in our Balclutha site. This is a Permanent Full-Time opportunity, working Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm. 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 Food Safety 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, 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 Auditing Skills
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
Do things your way. The way you work, the way you develop, the way you progress, it’s all up to you. Working here you’ll need to enjoy a fast-pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as YoPro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare, and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.


Always looking to bring the outside in to continuously improve our ways of working as well as our Danoner’s day to day experience, we have been awarded Winner of the 2020 Employer of Choice awards through the NZ HRD Awards and we are proud of our Certification as a Great Place to Work company 2024.


Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU. Danone is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply!


WE OFFER

A supportive team where you can continuously upskill yourself.

Endless possibilities to develop and accelerate your career

A chance to make a difference to our society through Specialised Nutrition


Our Benefits

Medical insurance paid for by the company for you and discounts for your whānau
Free life insurance
Flu vaccination, free annual medical checks, and free onsite car parking,
Discount in our products and at a range of retailers
Gym discounts
Annual Bonus Scheme
Fresh fruit every day
4% Kiwisaver contribution and so much more!
Flexible working arrangements.
We believe everyone has talent, something which comes natural to you. Your uniqueness is something which brings both excellence as well as energizes you.


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!


WHAT’S NEXT?

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We will review applications as they are submitted, so if this sounds like you – get in quick!

Click APPLY NOW to submit an application. Please note that only candidates with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

No Recruitment Agencies please.