Plant Industrialization Manager
Company: Danone North America
Location: Chatsworth
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
About the jobAt Danone, Manufacturing the best products and
supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.
We have an opening for a Plant Industrialization Engineerbased in
Chatsworth, CA!
This role will perform a combination of the Project Engineer (PE)
and Plant Industrialization Manager (PIM) job functions. The Plant
Industrialization Engineer will be responsible for the execution of
capital projects and
lead industrialization of packaging, product, productivity,
innovation, and renovation projects at the manufacturing facility.
As the Project Engineer (PE), he/she will be responsible for
executing projects in processing, packaging and utilities areas of
the facility. He/she will lead small, medium, and large-scale
projects that will deliver business needs using sound project
management, knowledge, and tools. They will coordinate all project
efforts between contractors and the manufacturing facility. The
project engineer is accountable for project capital management,
project execution, hand-off to the maintenance and operations
teams. The project engineer will be involved in all aspects of
capital projects from project investigation and recommendations to
project execution. The project engineer will make sure all
applicable Danone standards are met, including requirements of
personnel safety, food safety, energy and water conservation The
PIM is the single point of contact between the manufacturing plant
and cross functional teams (PMO, Research & Innovation (R&I),
Quality, etc.) working closely with the Innovation and Engineering
Team for all product and package industrialization projects.
The PIM represents the plant in the industrialization process
making sure the plant capabilities are taken into account in the
validation process; as well as making sure the plant is ready to
supply the product. In order to achieve that, the PIM owns the
trial management program as well as the Industrial qualification
process for their plant. They are the bridge between the corporate
and plant locations to ensure project success and elevate risks /
breakdowns when appropriate.
Responsibilities: Participate in and manage requisition and capital
authorization requests and be accountable for project spending and
providing technical and management expertise on engineering
projects as assigned by the Plant Engineering Manager. Ensure that
the business needs are well validated by a cross-section of the
business and translated into equipment requirements for improving
or expanding the plant operations (including new product launches
and innovations) and making major repairs to systems and buildings.
Interact with plant teams (Packaging, Processing, Quality, Finance,
Management, etc.), Corporate Engineering, Sourcing & Supplier
Development, R&D, Danone Engineering Worldwide, and appropriate
vendors, suppliers, contractors, operators, and auditors.
Coordinate and direct the activities of the necessary resources to
ensure the safe, timely and successful completion of projects.
Establish strong, professional relationships with vendors and
suppliers, Danone North America sister companies, and other sources
of applicable technologies. Writing specifications and referencing
Global Danone Standards. Preparing technical proposals for
feasibility study of new concepts, launch of new products, and
improvement of current products. Assist in development of a master
and strategic plan for both packaging and processing departments
such as layout, material handling, and utilities needed for project
growth Continuous improvement of methods and tools used for
engineering and execution of project phases, including current
equipment and process specifications Deliver technical guidance and
engineering support to consumer business units Administer technical
guidance on new projects to ensure processes, equipment, and site
are capable of meeting standards for quality, food safety, and
operating efficiencies. Single point of contact for coordinating
and prioritizing the weekly trial schedule for the plant; including
monthly and future forecast Ensures pre-trial tasks are completed
and aligned to: pre-trial meeting with clearly defined success
criteria, internal and external trial resource availability, test
material-ingredient arrival into plant Trial leader during the
actual trial ensuring objectives are being met within approved
downtime schedule and manages root cause / next steps if breakdowns
occur Ensure post-trial tasks are completed and aligned to: provide
industrial results to be included in final R&I trial report
including: success criteria results, data collection summary,
recommendation on next steps/needs, and elevate and follow through
any risks identified.
Gatekeeper for plant to ensure qualification trial standards are
being followed and validated on each project. Provides technical
oversight during initial product production and ensures proper
transition of ownership to plant quality and production teams.
Provide industrial input and approval on all packaging and product
specifications - utilizing plant subject matter experts as needed.
The base compensation range for this position is $80,000K -
$110,000K commensurate with experience. 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. About you Education and
Experience (Requirements):
The following combination of education and experience is required
for this position.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing,
Chemical or related engineering science. 3 to 5 years relevant
experience in engineering systems design for the manufacturing
environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of high-speed packaging
systems design and integrated automation and controls technology.
Knowledge of dairy process engineering and PMO, 3A standards
Project management skills and knowledge of the project management
process, tools and tasks associated with preparation and execution
of capital projects, financial and analytical skills. Strong
computer skills including: Microsoft Office, Autocad and MS project
The ability to work with clients, vendors, and other team members
at all levels. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to rapidly assess, analyze, and quickly resolve
complicated problems with little initial information or direction
and with varying degrees of ambiguity. Must be proactive and
professional and able to take direction effectively. The ability to
prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
The ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, to establish
and adapt to changing priorities. The ability to work flexible
hours, including weekend or late shifts, during installation
periods. Must have the leadership, interpersonal and communication
and self-management skills required to interact with all levels of
plant personnel and be comfortable working with minimal
supervision. Experience with TQM, Six Sigma, and Team Building
skills preferred Experience developing plans within regulatory
compliance (e.g. OSHA, FDA)
Travel: Up to 15% AnnuallyAbout usAt Danone North America, you'll
work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the
world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family.
You'll be part of the largest Certified B Corp--- in the world,
working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for
people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees
across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier
world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU. Danone North America doesn't
just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We're proud to be
an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to
our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We
recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color,
religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any
other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and
humanism, all our employees share in the commitment to engage one
another with dignity and respect.
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