Line Leader

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At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a based in !
The role of the Line Leader is to lead the Line Trio and Line Team to deliver safety, quality, cost and production objectives. The Line Leader is also responsible for the line results & capability development of the line team.
As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:
Provides leadership to the Line Team (frontline workers) and Line Trio (Line Leader, Process Engineer, and Maintenance Leader) through clear priorities and direction
Develops Annual and 90-Day action plans for the line(s)
Ensures line staffing is adequate and available
Drives accountability within the team and self to implement and follow Danone Integrated Work Systems (IWS) principles
Provides training on key Daily Management Systems (DMS) to technicians, including evaluation and qualification
Support supply chain loss analysis/elimination
Drive cultural change by leading the organization engagement surveys results
Implements and follows all safety procedures as stated in safety standards, and code of ethics
Ensures all safety rules, plant rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and code of ethics are followed by employees, supervisors, customers, and visitors at all times
Trains, coaches, and gives timely performance appraisals to employees
Able to back-up or represent the Business Unit Manager as required
Collaborate with Process Engineer and Maintenance Leader to develop and maintain standards
Use data to identify process losses
Work with line management to prioritize improvement opportunities
Eliminate or reduce prioritized losses through process or work system changes
Lead the Daily Direction Setting (DDS) process
Own critical daily management systems
Standardize equipment and work processes. Update process control strategies and operating procedures as changes occur
Share and reapply learning across processes, modules, and plants
Prepare and give training on process/equipment changes
Develop self through participating in corporate and external training
Spend 60-80% of time on the floor
Demonstrate technical expertise for a designated process
Coach and collaborate with the line teams, site and regional equipment or process owners related operations/process fields
Maintains a safe and clean working environment for all employees and visitors.
Delivers on SQCDMN daily/weekly/monthly/yearly goals and objectives through individual and team efforts
Ensures adherence to safety standards and regulations (WISE) to ensure a safe working environment

Supervise union/nonunion employees in the production area and composite closures, ensuring product quality, food safety compliance, awareness, and teamwork.
Train, develop and coach all front-line employees.
Provides leadership in hiring and disciplinary recommendations.
Monitors and reviews the performance and timekeeping of employees. Initiates corrective disciplinary actions as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company and CBA policies.

While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; taste and/or smell, talk and hear.
Ability to bend & stoop at waist level as well as bend & twist neck and head.
The employee must regularly endure repetitive minimal to moderate lifting 10lbs up to 50lbs and occasional team lifting above 50lbs. Requires normal range of hearing and vision (including colors) to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and results.
The employee is frequently standing on a concrete surface for 8-, 10- or 12-hour shifts
Occasionally may need to climb stairs, step ladders, stool.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required. Ability to respond to audible and visual alarms. Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems
Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.
Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we’re looking for, including both required and preferred criteria:
4-year engineering degree or equivalent preferred
Or 3-5 years manufacturing experience with demonstrated technical aptitude and leadership

Fundamental skills in influencing and persuasion
Strong interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
Ability to work in a fluid environment
Ability to identify problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions
Ability to be self-directed with little supervision
Ability to adjust schedule to support 24/7 Manufacturing Operation, may include working overtime, graveyard shift and/or weekends as needed.

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ , working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU. Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click .
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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Do not share personal or financial information if contacted otherwise