Validation Lead

Short Intro and About the Job

Validation Lead (Zoetermeer – Fulltime)

Are you ready for your next step in Quality as a Validation Lead within our Danone Nutricia factory in Zoetermeer?

In this role, you lead and coordinate validation activities that support the effective control of hazards in line with HACCP principles and Danone Quality & Food Safety standards. You work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality to ensure robust, compliant and efficient processes. As the site validation expert you act as the site subject matter expert for validation, contributing directly to the consistent manufacture of safe, high-quality products. Interested? Please read on!

 

The Validation Lead is responsible for defining, planning, leading and executing validation activities for processes, systems, equipment and facilities within a medical nutrition manufacturing environment. The role ensures compliance with applicable regulatory, normative and internal requirements, enabling the consistent manufacture of safe, high-quality products that meet their intended use.  

Your main responsibilities are;

• Develop and maintain a site-level validation planning, ensuring timely execution of validations and revalidations in line with Danone standards

• Plan, coordinate and execute food safety-related (re)validation activities for oPRPs and Critical Control Points (CCPs) for existing processes that demonstrate the effectiveness of food safety control measures  based on HACCP risk analyses

that demonstrate the effectiveness of food safety control measures based on HACCP risk analyses

• Perform and maintain PRP-related validations (for example cleaning validation)

• Ensure (re)validation activities are executed, reviewed and documented in accordance with Danone requirements

• Lead CIP and SIP validations directly linked to the effectiveness of CCPs

• Develop, maintain and improve validation-related procedures, work instructions and documentation in alignment with QFS standards

• Provide training, coaching and guidance to relevant stakeholders on validation principles, procedures and expectations

• Embed validation outcomes into procedures, monitoring, verification and change management processes

• Act as validation subject matter expert during internal audits, external audits.

About You

- BSc or MSc degree in Food Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences or a related  field (e.g. Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)

- At least 3 years of experience in validation roles within a regulated food or medical nutrition manufacturing environment.

-You have strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

- You are also able to effectively communicate with people at different levels in  the organization.

- You are a hands-on person: result driven, practical, strong bias for action.

- You are analytical, factual, stress resistant and able to prioritize work activities.

- Fluent in English in speaking & writing and you are proficient in Dutch (B1-level)

About Us, We offer and What's next

At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible” and is B Corp certified. Our Supply Point in Zoetermeer is part of Danone Specialized Nutrition, and has been a cornerstone in Zoetermeer for over 125 years. We produce vital liquid medical nutrition that is exported to over 80 countries worldwide, supporting consumers and patients, starting from early life nutrition to adult frailty.

We OfferAll Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension, 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and you will receive a monthly health care allowance. In addition, you can get discount on your gym membership, and we offer initiatives focused on nutrition, physical, and mental health. We provide continuous learning opportunities through workshops, online courses and training sessions.What’s next?It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 5 June 2026. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA. Need more information? Please contact me: Sigrid van der Poel-Kreike, Talent Manager on [email protected] or the Hiring Manager; Marieke Boots on [email protected]

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