This position leads industrialization that includes design of Danoneproducts, sourcing, third party manufacturing, as well as Happy Familyand Specialized Nutrition business for North America (US and Canada).Altogether this function is responsible for the growth driven by innovationand partners with Research and Innovation and Operations in North America,as well as our Central quality teams to enable the growth of Danone products.This role will lead a team of professionals responsible for mitigating riskthrough application of scientific principles, employment of technicalexperience and knowledge of supplier operations for raw ingredients andpackaging materials, regulatory and third party certifications in FoodSafety and Quality. This individual will represent the QFS function withinthe D2D organization through partnerships with Commercialization and TechnicalExcellence, R&I, C&P, Operations and Business Unit functions.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Act as a strategic partner to several functions across the enterpriseincluding global teams, Food Safety and QFS Boards, Engineering,Commercialization and Technical Excellence, R&I, Project Management,Procurement, and Planning teamsLead organization of approximately 30 people, with responsibility on allprojects in the portfolio including innovation, renovation, sourcing,productivity and business continuity.Develop QFS strategy in partnership with VP QFS Operations and Chief QFSOfficer North America; Implement Quality Business Plan, aligned with theNorth America and the Corporate Business & Quality & Food Safety Strategies.Develop and drive sustainable Quality and Food Safety programs originatedlocally or centrally commissioned by Danone. At all times deliver customer &consumer expectations and North America and corporate guidelines andstrategiesDevelop Quality teams, support cross functional development, broadbusiness understanding, and form strong relationships with external partners(universities, relevant bodies)Drive QFS digital transformation, enabling traceability, appliedstatistics and modeling as neededDevelop, manage, and improve on key performance metrics with focus on E2Daccountability.Act as key point of contact for QFS in sourcing and design to seniorleadership, including management of crisis - directly or indirectly withrespect to QFS concerns.Partner cross-functionally to ensure that QFS is built into all processesBuild and grow Design to Delivery relationships and strengthen ways of workingManage team developmental plans and performance issues.Lead change and improve ways of workingLead troubleshooting of problems associated with supply, process and productacross all facilities (internal and external); ensure root cause /corrective actions are appropriate and are fully implementedDevelop partnerships with global functional peers and participate cross WBU asapplicableDeliver Danone Quality & Food Safety Compliance and improvement across themanufacturing networkUtilize Six Sigma, Lean, and/or other continuous improvement concepts toimprove quality, efficiency, and reduce waste.Stay current with all regulatory and certifying agency guidelines. Manageregulatory issues across 3PM network.All other duties as assigned.JOBS SUPERVISED: Sr. Director, Directors and Technical ManagersTRAVEL: Estimated at 25%-50%The base compensation range for this position is$250,000-285,000commensurate with experience. Danone North Americaadditionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefitspackage 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 benefitplan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid workenviro

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Science/Fo d Science/Technology or similar major.15+ years combined experience with food, ingredients quality and manufacturingPrior responsibility as QFSLead for a food manufacturing facilityKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExpert understanding of Quality Systems, Food Safety, Quality Assuranceand Food RegulationsPeople leadership and development experience including coaching, performancereviews, and career developmentAbility to understand technical and engineering conceptsExperience in Milk, Yogurt, ESL and Aseptic processingExperience in Project Management and Stage Gate processesAbility to work under deadlines, with multiple prioritiesAbility to influence and build relationships in a highly matrixed environment,Must be adaptable and flexibleSelf-driven, results oriented, able to work independentlyAbility to work with confidential materialsExecutive communication and presentation skillsExcellent record keeping / documentation skillsStrategic reach; yet ability to manage detailAble to quickly learn new systems, tools, and programsNONESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:Master or PhD qualification in STEM areaTrained in SQF or FSSC (GFSI) auditing schemes (manufacturing and SQA)Knowledge of database architecture, data analytics and modelingProject Management Certification

　　At Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food andbeverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Horizon Organic, TwoGood, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of one of thelargest Certified B Corps in the world, working together to make sure ourbrands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. Wehave 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movementfor a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.