Production Line Leader

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 Production Line Leader based in City of Industry, CA!

In this role, you will be responsible for:

We have an opening for a Production Line Leader based in City of Industry, CA! The Line Leader is responsible for the line results & capability development of the line team. This role is to lead the Line Trio and Line Team to deliver safety, quality, cost and production objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

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

• 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

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. (**For worker level roles: Review for applicability for each site**).

Education and Experience:

• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent preferred
• Or 3-5 years manufacturing experience with demonstrated technical aptitude and leadership

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• 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, STK 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 in the world, 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 here.

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