Danone · 12 hours ago
Line Leader
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDanone North America is a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. The Line Leader will be responsible for leading the line team to achieve safety, quality, cost, and production objectives, while also developing action plans and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Consumer GoodsDairyFood and BeverageFood ProcessingHealth Care
Responsibilities
Provides leadership to the Line Team (frontline workers) and Line Trio (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 fields
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
Supervise union/nonunion employees in the production area and composite closures, ensuring product quality, food safety, safety compliance, awareness, and teamwork
Trains, develops, and coaches all employees on production
Provides leadership in hiring and disciplinary recommendations
Monitors and reviews the performance and timekeeping of employees. Initiates corrective disciplinary actions as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company and CBA policies
Qualification
Required
4-year engineering degree or equivalent preferred
3-5 years manufacturing experience with demonstrated technical aptitude and leadership
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
Ability to bend & stoop at waist level as well as bend & twist neck and head
The employee must regularly endure repetitive minimal to moderate lifting 10lbs up to 50lbs and occasional team lifting above 50lbs
Requires normal range of hearing and vision (including colors) to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and results
The employee is frequently standing on a concrete surface for 8-, 10- or 12-hour shifts
Occasionally may need to climb stairs, step ladders, stool
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription Drug Coverage
401k Plan
Wellness Program
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Time Off
Paid Parental Bonding Leave
Company
Danone
Danone is a global leader in three health-focused, fast-growing categories: Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.57B2025-04-01Post Ipo Debt· $866.25M
2024-04-26Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2007-07-13IPO
Leadership Team
Antoine de Saint-Affrique
CEO
Véronique Penchienati-Bosetta
Group Deputy CEO, Geographies, Categories and Global Marketing & Sales
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