Launch Leader

Key Responsibilities

Support and coordinate the site/module change master plan, ensuring strong manufacturing linkage between upstream and downstream (plant) resources.

Align the site change master plan with the Operations master plan to minimize impact to production, productivity, cost, and inventory.

Represent Manufacturing during the preliminary definition of all site-impacting projects, providing early input prior to start-up team formation.

Apply GSUM+ change classification to define appropriate staffing, capability, and support strategies.

Lead and coach site start-up leaders in the execution of GSUM+ Standard Work Processes (SWP).

Act as the site escalation point to remove barriers and ensure alignment of work processes to required initiative deliverables.

Lead the site Launch Team to execute initiative deliverables, standards, technology transfer, and training to operations.

Manage initiative start-ups and serve as Start-up Leader for the most complex site initiatives.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and ladders, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. Occasionally required to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moderate noise and temperature variations.

Work schedules could include nights, weekends and/or holidays to provide the ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as business needs dictate.

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.

Benefits

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**).