VP, Operations Business Lead - Yogurt

About The Job

Quality, efficiency, and safety all play a big role in our work at Danone. Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for the Supply Chain team. We are currently looking to hire a VP, Operations Business Lead - Yogurt based in Louisville, CO or White Plains, NY!

Responsibilities

• You will be the Single Point of Accountability for delivering Operations components of RF1 / RF’s at the business unit (BU) level while activating value chain functions when required to provide integrated solutions for BU’s in addition to bringing the voice of Operations into the BU’s.
• You will sit on the BU Leadership team, supported by the Operations eco-system.
• You will activate the functions in the development, alignment and implementation of solutions.
• You will advise & align the BU Leadership to solutions.
• You will engage as the Operations voice into the BU.
• In partnership with the broader Operations organization, ensure we have right resources and capacity at the right time for both short and long term business needs.
• Challenge the business in keeping an optimal number of projects, ensure ruthless prioritization - optimize sku’s and project/portfolio management.
• Owns iPRO process for the BU, driving stage gate adherence and rigor to deliver all projects on time and within budget.
• Through ruthless prioritization, drive sku and project optimization to deliver improved gross margin % and margin accretive innovation to the BU.
• Utilizing value chain experience and through appropriate influencing and decision making, support the team to drive solutions for key innovations that deliver profitable growth for the BU.
• Ensure that we collectively connect the dots across Operations and in partnership with all stakeholders, to drive the right solutions that improve the cost of the business.
• Own Talent Management within the function.

Qualifications

• You will have a bachelor’s degree (Masters Degree preferred)
• You will have 12 to 15 years of cross functional supply chain experience with a focus in S&OP and manufacturing.
• You will have experience in Developing and managing interpersonal relationships to influence senior leadership decisions within BU.
• You will have experience negotiating change and compromise with multiple levels of stakeholders across BU.
• You will have previous knowledge of Microsoft products, excel, PowerPoint, Word

Pay

The base compensation range for this position is $225,000 - 280,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Physical Wellbeing: We pay for the majority of your medical benefits – which include medical, dental and vision – with our competitive 80%/20% cost-sharing model.
• Mental Wellbeing: Danoners receive fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules. We also have a range of programs that support mental health and substance abuse.
• Financial Support: We offer a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks.
• Family Care: We offer caretaker benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance.

About Us

Life at Danone With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., our vibrant culture and endless growth opportunities are just a couple of the reasons our employees call themselves “Proud Danoners.” Learn more about Life at Danone Our Brands When you join us, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including 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®. Our Purpose We’re committed to making a positive impact on our world. Rooted in our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we’re proud to be the world’s largest B Corp. Learn more about our mission. Our Benefits Our commitment to making the world healthier starts with our employees. Physical Wellbeing We pay for the majority of your medical benefits – which include medical, dental and vision – with our competitive 80%/20% cost-sharing model. Mental Wellbeing Danoners receive fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules. We also have a range of programs that support mental health and substance abuse. Financial Support We offer a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks. Family Care We offer caretaker benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance. Learn more about our benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer 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.