Manufacturing Excellence Manager
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About the job
As Manufacturing Excellence Manager you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence across our global manufacturing network. You will lead the deployment of Integrated Work Systems (IWS), support factory teams and zone-level Manufacturing Excellence functions, and serve as the Global Initiative Management Pillar Lead.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support IWS implementation and deployment across zones and factories
- Act as Global Initiative Management Pillar Lead, ensuring alignment and execution of standard work processes
- Provide strategic and hands-on support to Zone Manufacturing Excellence teams
- Partner with factory teams to drive performance, compliance, and continuous improvement
- Champion the use of SHERPA methodology, GSUM tools, and initiative management standards
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and capability building across the network
Target Profile
- Strong background in manufacturing and operational excellence
- Proven experience in project management within engineering, industrial excellence, or organizational transformation
- Hands-on operational leadership in factory environments (e.g., ODM)
- Deep expertise in IWS:
- IWS Site Leader experience
- SHERPA methodology proficiency
- Familiarity with GSUM and initiative management tools
- 5–10 years of experience in operations or manufacturing roles within an IWS-driven environment
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
About Danone
At Danone, we offer a complete package of benefits, with a competitive primary salary and yearly bonus, but also benefits like a premium free pension, 30 days annual leave and several discounts on a collective health insurance and even on some of our products.
In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. Across our 3 office hubs in Hoofddorp, Zoetermeer and Utrecht this helps us create better opportunities for connection & synergies across our entities, teams, functions and categories.
We believe that each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. This powerful idea is at the heart of the ongoing Food Revolution, a movement which is inspired by people who care about where their food comes from, how it was grown and how it impacts their health and the health of…
We believe that each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. This powerful idea is at the heart of the ongoing Food Revolution, a movement which is inspired by people who care about where their food comes from, how it was grown and how it impacts their health and the health of the planet.
Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.
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