PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE : 
Process Lead role will assist in the implementation and development of IWS and identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses on equipment / lines. The position holder is expected to become a technical expert for the line process and drive standards and problem-solving for the line.

The position holder will develop the operating teams’ technical understanding and mastery of process control and provide coaching and training on our continuous improvement program.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY: 

・ To identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses

・Define the equipment standards

・Collaborate with line leaders and operators to develop new standards

・Design, implement and maintain systems to collect and analyze data for critical product and process parameters using this data to identify 　process losses

・Work with management to prioritize improvement opportunities.

・Eliminate or reduce losses through making process or work system changes

・Own Daily Management Systems and use reliability engineering tools to drive optimization and loss elimination

・Share and reapply learning across processes, modules and plants

・Prepare and give coaching and training on process/equipment changes and other relevant topics to team members

・Participation in internal and external training

・Participation on planned stops to the line and ensuring Daily Management systems (DMS) are applied to stoppage as required

・Standardize and improve Change Over

・Coach and collaborate with the line teams and site or regional equipment / process owners

・Delivering KPIs of the IWS program

・Engagement with multiple stakeholders of the IWS program

CAPABILITY PROFILE – Required Background:

Education background

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering/ Technical College Graduate or equivalent

Technical Skills and Experiences required

・Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Experience

・Data analysis and Programming skills (Excel macro, PowerBI etc.) an advantage

・Japanese: Business level is mandatory, English an advantage

・Strong knowledge of filling and/or packing line operation

・Technical knowledge of filling and packing equipment, tools and process with practical experience an advantage

・Prior relevant experience in a manufacturing, FMCG or pharmaceutical industry

・Working knowledge of internal digital systems

・Previous project management experience an advantage

・IWS experience an advantage

Competencies to be successful on the job

・Strong interpersonal skill and multitask management skill: the person who can proceed multiple tasks in parallel and can prioritise

・The person who can value partnership with all of stakeholders and cooperate with them

・The person who can communicate smoothly in Japanese and has capability of presentation

BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, Danone is a leading global food & beverage company built on three businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition.

At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health - which reflects a strong belief that the health of people and the health of the planet are interconnected. We deliberately concentrate on high-growth and health-focused categories, and commit to operating in an efficient, sustainable and responsible manner.

Check out the link below to find out more about Danone in Japan.
http://www.danone.co.jp/

Danone Japan is a certified B Corporation and is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Marital Status / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
Danone Japan 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, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.