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ANZ Quality & Food Safety DirectorDanone • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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ANZ Quality & Food Safety Director

ANZ Quality & Food Safety Director

Danone • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
12 days ago
Job description

Step into a pivotal leadership role at Danone, where your expertise will shape the future of food safety and quality across Australia and New Zealand. As the ANZ Quality & Food Safety Director , you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, driving excellence in a business that’s passionate about nourishing lives and making a positive impact on society and the planet.

In this high-profile position, you will :

  • Lead and Inspire : Set the vision and strategy for Quality & Food Safety, championing a culture of “Safety First, Quality Always” across our Specialised Nutrition and Dairy categories.
  • Drive Transformation : Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver ambitious business objectives, launch new products, and expand into new markets.
  • Be a Trusted Partner : Represent Danone with regulatory authorities, key customers, and external partners throughout the Asia-Pacific region, ensuring our standards are recognized as best-in-class.
  • Foster a High-Performance Team : Build, mentor, and empower a diverse team of quality professionals, nurturing talent and driving continuous improvement.
  • Shape the Future : Play a critical role in business growth projects, strategic initiatives, and crisis management, ensuring Danone remains a leader in food safety and quality.

About you

You are a visionary leader with a passion for quality, safety, and making a difference. Your strategic mindset, collaborative spirit, and ability to inspire others set you apart. You thrive in dynamic, multicultural environments and are energized by the challenge of driving transformation at scale.

You bring a blend of technical expertise, commercial acumen, and people leadership, and you’re ready to take on a role where your decisions matter every day.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a purpose-driven organization, where your leadership will help deliver healthier, safer products to millions of people.

To be successful, you will also have :

  • Qualification in Food Science / Chemistry / Microbiology / Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • At least 15 years’ experience in food / nutrition / dairy, or pharmaceuticals, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
  • Proven expertise in quality operations, regulatory compliance, and food safety management systems.
  • A track record of leading high-performing teams and developing talent in complex, fast-paced environments.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts and drive results.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing at all levels.
  • Experience working cross-functionally and internationally, with a collaborative and agile approach.
  • A passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering on commitments.
  • About Danone

    We truly value our Danoners and strive to make their experience exceptional by creating a positive and fulfilling environment for everyone. Our unique benefits are designed to enhance the lives and provide genuine value.

  • A high-performing, collaborative team culture
  • Thank Danone it’s Friday! 3pm finishes every Friday
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Personalised learning opportunities to set you up for success
  • Competitive Total Reward package including
  • Health and Life insurance benefit

  • 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
  • Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service
  • Performance-related incentives and annual reviews
  • More about Us :

    At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our Vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health . We operate across four business lines : Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products,Waters,and Specialised Nutrition . Our headquarters are in France, we have offices in 55 countries across the globe, and our products are sold in over 120 markets. We have been around for more than a century and are the proud owners of some of the best-known brands worldwide, including favorites like YoPro, Activia , Aptamil, and Karicare

    Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialized nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to be awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation winner for ANZ for the last 5 years in a row – a globally recognised program where we feature as one of Australia’s top places to work.

    If this opportunity resonates with you and you’re eager to shape and define this role, then go ahead andseize the moment. Click on the APPLY button and share your resume with us before 12 th December 2025.

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

    We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability at our company.

    Job details

    Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses : Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.

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