About The Job Europe Baby Food QFS Manager will play a critical role in ensuring that all First Diet products manufactured by our external partners consistently meet Danone’s highest standards of Quality, Food Safety, Compliance, and Consumer Trust. This is a highly visible international role that combines technical expertise, risk management, auditing, and cross‑functional collaboration in a complex and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage comanufacturers in the region including performance monitoring, risk mitigation, and performance improvement.

Follow‑up on audits ensuring action plan completion.

Execute qualification of new comanufacturing sites and processes according to Danone Standards and Audit Program Requirements.

Execute audits per Danone Standards and Audit Program requirements.

Install appropriate controls, sample plans, hold/release system modifications, code rotation, batching and processing controls, and other production systems that will drive a reduction in variability and improvement in product consistency across all facilities.

Mitigate risk through application of scientific principles, technical experience and employment of Quality and Food Safety Standards.

Perform activities associated with the innovation process such as risk assessments, specification reviews and approvals, documentation reviews, Food Safety validations and approvals, design assessments, trial support, etc.

Collaborate with internal functions including general and local Cycles & Procurement, Research & Innovation, Environmental Health and Safety, Sustainability, Regulatory, Food Safety, Project Management, Operations and Engineering to deliver products to the market that meet Danone’s standards.





Troubleshoot problems associated with production in facilities; ensure root cause/corrective actions are appropriate and fully implemented.

Manage the non‑conformity assessment process in case of out‑of‑specification productions to ensure swift product release decision.

Utilize Six Sigma, Lean, and/or other continuous improvement concepts to improve quality, efficiency, and waste.

Stay current with all key regulatory and certifying agency guidelines and relevant Danone standards.

Key Expectations from the Role Owner

Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Food Science/Technology or similar major.

7+ years of combined experience with food, ingredients quality and manufacturing.

Proficiency in English.

Certified in FSSC 22000 auditing scheme.

Experience with auditing suppliers and a demonstrated ability to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Travel 50% to comanufacturing sites in Europe or other Danone locations (outside of Barcelona).

Driving licence.

Skills

Strong expertise in Quality & Food Safety systems, including Food Safety principles, hygienic design, food manufacturing processes, and applicable regulations.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment, with strong problem‑solving skills and a results‑oriented mindset.

Excellent stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.

Highly autonomous, adaptable, and detail‑oriented, with strong documentation practices and the ability to quickly learn new systems, tools, and processes.

At Danone, we are 100% committed to ensuring bias‑free recruitment processes and equal opportunities. All people involved in our selection processes are trained accordingly. Because what matters to us is what you can contribute—and nothing else.

📌 Europe Baby food QFS Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Danone
📍 Madrid