Start-up Leader

About the job

Bring Innovation to Life at Danone

At Danone, we"re dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible. We are currently looking to hire a Start Up Leader based in Fort Worth, Texas! As a Start-up Leader, you"ll play a critical role in transforming innovative ideas into successful manufacturing operations by leading site start-up activities for strategic capital and operational initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to lead cross-functional teams, drive manufacturing readiness, manage operational risk, and ensure successful project implementation while helping shape the future of our Fort Worth, Texas yogurt manufacturing facility.

What You"ll Do:

As the Start-up Leader, you will lead the successful implementation of manufacturing initiatives by driving start-up readiness, cross-functional execution, risk management, and operational integration across the Fort Worth plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead site start-up activities for major manufacturing initiatives
• Drive manufacturing readiness, training, and technology transfer
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve start-up objectives
• Identify and mitigate operational risks
• Partner with plant leadership to deliver performance targets
• Track results and ensure sustainable integration into daily operations

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, handle objects or tools, reach, climb stairs and ladders, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, and communicate verbally. The role may occasionally require lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements may include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moderate noise and temperature variations.
• Schedules may include nights, weekends, and holidays to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation and business needs.

Engagement in Our Integrated Work Systems:

Ensure adherence to applicable plant standards and procedures, including Safety, Quality, GMP, IWS, and operational requirements. Participate in the implementation and deployment of IWS systems and pillars, taking ownership of performance and continuous improvement. Apply GSUM+ and supporting tools, support the Site GSUM+ SWP health check and IM Pillar Annual Assessment, and build Operations capability through technology transfer and training.

Compensation and Benefits:

Danone USA 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.