Continuous Improvement Manager - Dallas

Continuous Improvement Manager - Dallas

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 a Continuous Improvement Manager in our Dallas, Texas beverage manufacturing facility. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the implementation of IWS for the site. You will leverage processes and execute process improvements and/or upgrade programs for the organization at the factory and corporate levels. A change catalyst with strong communication and time management skills is essential. This role will primarily lead IWS (Integrated Work Systems) and CI (Continuous Improvement) for the site.

This role may require travel (domestic/international) up to 10%.

In this role, you will:

• Lead IWS for the site. Owns all associated systems including Defect Handling, Clean, Inspect, Lubricate, and Tighten, and Centerline Management, including their integration into Daily Direction Setting, Daily Management Systems, as well as other systems, tools, processes as they relate to the pillars and IWS implementation.
• Responsible for implementing and leading IWS for the site and building SMEs/pillar owners to drive the change.
• Implement processes to assure effective best practice sharing and accelerate mutual progress.

• Owns development and execution of a portion of the overall Continuous Improvement roadmap implementation across North America to deliver results in all SQCDMN areas.
• Provides internal coaching to site leadership teams on CI system implementation to make breakthrough improvements on OEE/Site Capacity. Strong skills in clearly communicating the why (intent) and the how (execution).
• Drives productivity and efficiency gains through the reduction of Planned and Unplanned Downtime to contribute to yearly productivity and OEE goals.
• Establish a culture of empowerment and rigor through building capability in leaders to develop equipment owners in their sites through IWS.
• Ensure that performance OE/OEE capability is built into project deliverables for new line installations and line relocations.
• Coach and mentor plant line trios and leaders on CI strategy & implementation, best practices, and role of a CI manager in an IWS environment.
• Partner with multiple functions (EHS, Quality, Engineering, etc.) to facilitate CI system integration and improvement.
• Spend significant time on the production floor daily to drive focus and results.

Danone North America offers a performance-based bonus and 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

• You have a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field, required. A Master’s degree, JIPM certification, or 6 sigma certifications are a plus.
• TPM/IWS demonstrated mastery required.
• You have experience leading CI and TPM implementation across a plant or multiple plants for a pillar.

• You have manufacturing leadership experience in positions of increasing responsibility demonstrating excellence in results delivery and standardization of processes.
• You have experience with manufacturing in an FDA-regulated environment, required, preferably within a food and/or liquid processing manufacturing environment. Previous high-speed dairy and aseptic processing experience is a plus.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with the entire organization from hourly employees through executive leadership.
• You can build positive relationships with plant leadership teams, corporate continuous improvement team, and other functions as necessary.
• You have a proven ability to improve results & increase efficiency through practical application of CI principles.
• You have developed leadership skills and have the ability to lead in accordance with our leadership principles of Danone Behaviors.
• You have experience leading an organization through a cultural change with a continuous improvement mindset.
• You have in-depth knowledge and capability to train others on IWS, Direction Setting, and Daily Management systems.
• You are process-oriented, a team player, and a self-starter who also has excellent planning and organization skills.
• You are able to support a 24/7 production environment. Work schedules could include early mornings, nights, and weekends as business needs dictate.

About Danone

At 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 one 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 of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.