Work safely, as well as report and assist in mitigating all safety concerns
Comprehend and support plant/corporate protocols and programs, as well as facility systems, including informational/operational/management systems such as Redzone, SAP, Tekdan/Themis.
Communicate effectively with other departments, management, and employees including notifying appropriate teams when problems and/or concerns arise
Work independently or within a team, with and without supervision
Ability to prioritize and multi-task to ensure that all job functions are completed accurately in a timely manner
Facilitate, attend, and participate in team meetings and programs
Perform analytical, chemical, microbiological, and allergenic analysis both routine and episodic
Provide oversight for facility systems and actively participate and support the development, implementation, day to day operation, and maintenance of checks and balance programs such as coding checks, OQI (operator quality inspection) review, batch ownership including batch correction, and filler inspections.
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format and completed with all required information
Anticipate problems/conflicts, problem-solve, and react
React to data, perform out-of-specification mitigation
Properly manage product inventory utilizing programs such as SAP and Redzone
Monitor, operate, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instruments and equipment without assistance
Attend and practice all required training
Utilize root cause analysis thought process, maintain a proactive approach, and support sustainable solutions
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, actively participate in identifying and correcting opportunities to improve processes including participation in the creation and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, the creation and maintenance of preventative maintenance standards, the writing of One Point Lessons, and participation in continuous improvement methodology events
Follow Danone Standards, Good Manufacturing Practices and 5S methodology to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area, maintaining audit ready status at all times
Actively participate in all department and plant activities (i.e., Quality, Food Safety, Focused Improvement, Safety, etc.) including but not limited to audits, observations, inspections, documentation, and recommendations. Prerequisite programs such as, Foreign Material Control, Calibration, Allergen Management, Environmental Monitoring, Printed Packaging and Product Integrity, Cleaning and Sanitation, Non-Conforming Reporting, Non-Conforming Product Ingredient and Equipment.
Maintain knowledge and skills of Quality department tasks such as product testing and environmental swabbing, sampling, testing, documentation, documentation review, investigations, investigation findings, follow-up
Supports plant production needs and priorities to achieve plant goals
Assist, train, and coach employees.
Comply with all regulations, policies, and procedures
All other duties as assigned or become evident