Packaging Area Owner

Job description

At Danone, we believe that every time we eat or drink, we vote for the world we want. As a leading food and beverage company, we make healthy, sustainably-produced foods and beverages that nourish people’s lives. Some of our brands include Dannon, Activia, Horizon Organic, International Delight, Silk, Oikos, So Delicious Dairy Free, Stok, Two Good, Vega, and Wallaby Organic. And as the largest Certified B Corporation® in the world, we are committed to redefining success in business to ensure that through our brands we create real benefits for people, our communities, and the planet.

With headquarters in Broomfield, CO and White Plains, NY, Danone North America has more than 6,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada, and more than a dozen manufacturing facilities across North America. Our employees enjoy competitive pay and industry-leading benefits (including flexible (unlimited) time off and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave), and share a common mission and culture committed to both business results and social purpose. When you join Danone North America, you become part of a global team that is inspiring a healthier world through food.

Danone North America is looking for a Packaging Cell Owner in their West Jordan, Utah manufacturing facility.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for shift ownership inside the manufacturing facility. You will be accountable for delivering the results / performance and maintaining a high level of standard – i.e. GMP's, safety and food safety, SOP's and work instructions, payroll, discipline, and strategy.

·  Ensure execution of the production schedule and lead cross functional alignment with Warehouse/Processing/Packaging departments
·  Implement and maintain an effective Short Interval Management System (SIM); analyzing the performance of the lines and prioritizing short and long term actions to ensure performance results
·  Provide leadership to the team and ensure development of competence and skills
·  Establish short/mid-term priorities for the team based on the strategic direction of the department
·  Ensure proper escalation of breakdowns/issues during the shift
·  Complete a shift report documenting major downtimes and requesting action from support functions
·  Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives through the 'DaMaWay' methodologies (root cause analysis, autonomous management, etc)
·  Help operators to develop / improve SOP's
·  Assist in determining the necessity for repair and/or replacement of equipment and/or components
·  Partner with the technical and engineering teams to support all capital projects within the department

The ideal candidate will have the following:

·  Bachelor Degree (Prefer Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial Engineer, Operations Management) with a minimum of 3 years related experience in an industrial setting (preferred).
·  Ability to work any shift, which could include nights, weekends and/or holidays
·  The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast paced environment.
·  Demonstrated planning, communication and supervisory skills.
·  Competency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
·  Previous leadership experience in a fast paced, manufacturing environment.
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
·  Resourcefulness and decision-making ability.
·  Must have the ability to work under pressure and potentially stressful conditions.
·  Under minimal direction, works independently toward department objectives.
·  Must be self-motivated and a self-starter.
·  Must have the leadership, interpersonal and communication skills required to interact with all levels of plant personnel and be comfortable working with minimal supervision.
·  Working knowledge of break down analysis/root cause analysis tools with preventative and predictive concepts.
·  The ability to serve as a change agent who is able to 'make it happen' while building positive relationships on a foundation of trust and mutual respect.
·  Energy, resilience, determination, enthusiasm and strong analytical skills to challenge the status quo.
·  The ability to rapidly assess, analyze, and quickly resolve complicated problems with little initial information or direction and with varying degrees of ambiguity.
·  The ability to maximize efficiency in a constantly evolving environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are the norm.
·  The willingness to work flexible schedules as needed to support 7-day per week, 24-hour per day production facilities. Work schedules could include off-shift or weekend work.
·  Strong communication/collaboration skills.

Desirable Qualifications but not essential:

·  Dairy Experience (Food and Beverage)
·  Experience implementing and leading within a lean based environment
·  Leadership within a union environment
·  Experience in an ISO 22000 environment

Danone North America is a Certified B Corporation business unit of Danone and operates in the U.S. from headquarter offices in White Plains, NY and Broomfield, CO. For more information, please visit DanoneNorthAmerica.com .　

Danone North America is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other unlawful criterion.　

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