Line Leader, United States, City of Industry

Manufacturing
Line Leader
United States
City of Industry
On-site
USD 91000.00-110000.00
Permanent Full-Time


About the job

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We have an opening for aLine Leaderbased inourCity of Industry, Californiabeverage manufacturing facility!

The Line Leader role is directly responsible for the results of a line, value stream team, or technology group. The Line leader directly coaches team leaders on every shift and oversees 15 to 30 employees in packaging and/or processing operations and makes sure all products coming off the line have the highest quality possible. Accountable for supporting 3 shifts across 7 days of production.

Displays servant leadership abilities that help empower line employees to performance levels that contribute to the achievement of corporate, plant, and individual goals. In support of plant production, the Line Leader will spend 60-80% of their time on the plant floor. This position may be fixed on day shift or support off shifts; independent of shift scheduled, this position is responsible to coach and develop leads / teams on every shift within their area/lines.


RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Provides leadership to the Line Team (frontline workers) and Line Centric Team (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
Drive cultural change by leading the organization engagement surveys results
Implements and follows all safety procedures as stated in safety standards, and code of ethics
Ensures all safety rules, plant rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and code of ethics are followed by employees, supervisors, customers, and visitors at all times
Trains, coaches, and gives timely performance appraisals to employees
Able to back-up or represent the Business Unit Manager as required
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
Coach and collaborate with the line teams, site and regional equipment or process owners related operations/process field.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment for all employees and visitors.
Delivers on SQCDMN daily/weekly/monthly/yearly goals and objectives through individual and team efforts
Ensures adherence to safety standards and regulations (WISE) to ensure a safe working environment

The base compensation range for this position is $91,000- $110,000.00 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

Preferred Candidate Qualifications:

Education and Experience

4-year engineering degree required.
3-5 years manufacturing experience with demonstrated technical aptitude and leadership.
Prior consumer packaging experience preferred.
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.


About Danone
At Danone North America, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world likeActivia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family.You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ 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 of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.

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