Manager - Supplier Quality

About Danone Group:

Mission: ‘Bringing Health through Food to as Many people as Possible’

Danone is a global leader in food and beverages, focusing on Essential Dairy and Plant-based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. Our mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible by creating nutritious products, raising awareness about healthy eating and drinking habits, and conducting our business sustainably.

Danone’s dual focus on commercial performance and societal responsibility, combined with an ongoing commitment to innovation and the strengthening of its health-oriented brands, has resulted in strong performance worldwide. With nearly 90,000 employees and products sold in over 120 markets, Danone has generated more than €27 billion in sales annually.

More information can be found at www.danone.com.

About Danone India:

Danone operates in India as Nutricia International Pvt. Ltd, focusing on nutrition with a range of products catering to pregnant mothers, infants, young children as well as adults. These products are manufactured in India and sold nationally under recognized brands such as Aptamil, Dexolac, Nusobee, and Protinex. Danone employs over 1,000 individuals across India and generates a turnover exceeding €150 million. The company's head office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with a manufacturing facility situated in Lalru, Punjab.

Danone India is a Great Place To Work® certified organization, which reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where people are empowered to contribute meaningfully, grow professionally, and feel a true sense of belonging.

More information can be found at https://www.danone.in/

Job Summary

• Contribute to Quality and Food safety goals through promoting QFS in Sourcing within Danone India Raw & Pack Suppliers.
• Manage QFS in sourcing key deliverables – GFSI certification programme, Supplier approvals – Maintenance as well as New Supplier onboarding approvals overseeing complete Governance & Compliance.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Supplier Management - Manage Raw/Packaging material suppliers as per Quality in sourcing Programme, Quality & Food safety feedbacks, Complaints & foster Continuous improvements in Quality & Food safety deliverables.
• Manage assigned suppliers in India CBU . Collate and review all food safety prerequisite documents from Supplier & custodian on key SQM Documents. Custodian of Approved Vendor list issuance to manufacturing Supply Points. Drive Key QFS Deliverables.
• Auditing - Coordinate and conduct audits/Technical Visits for Danone Suppliers & Participate in internal audits and audits for GMP/GHP & Quality Management Systems & facilitate Corrective as well as Preventive action with Supplier in case of Non-Conformance.
• Specifications – Partner with Specifications as well as C&P team & inputs in Sourcing as well as Raw and Packaging material specifications and validate Specifications.
• Verification and Validations requirements relating to Quality & Food Safety are met as per Danone requirements. Conduct Quality reviews on a periodic basis & custodian of IT System updation.

Profile Specifications

• Degree in Food Technology, or related science discipline with 10 years of Work experience in relevant field.
• Open to travel extensively to Supplier’s location.
• Knowledge of HACCP Principles, Knowledge of FSMS, GFSI, Traceability, EMP, Micro etc.
• Good understanding GHP , GMP & Microbial requirements, Auditing, HACCP etc.