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Poland
- Temporary Full-Time
- app. 3 years
- Posted: 14 Oct 2026
WAAR WIL JE WERKEN?
About the job
As part of a strategic investment project at our Bieruń plant, we are looking for an experienced Launch Leader who will be responsible for preparing and successfully delivering the plant expansion project.
In this role, you will coordinate cross-functional activities, manage the implementation timeline, and ensure operational readiness across all involved functions.
This is a unique opportunity to participate in one of the most significant investment projects within our organization and have a direct impact on the successful launch of a new product.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the preparation and execution of the launch plan for a new production line.
- Coordinate collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, R&I, Procurement, and Commercial teams.
- Develop and monitor detailed launch schedules and proactively identify potential risks.
- Ensure production, quality, and logistics readiness prior to launch.
- Organize and lead regular project meetings, providing progress updates to stakeholders and management.
- Manage project risks, contingency plans, and corrective actions.
- Support testing, production trials, and validation activities before commercial start-up.
- Ensure project execution meets safety, quality, cost, and timeline requirements.
- Participate in an international project team.
About you
We are looking for you because you hold a technical university degree and have at least 12 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 3 years of experience leading or coordinating implementation, industrialization, or launch projects in an international manufacturing environment (FMCG experience will be considered an asset).
Additionally, you:
- Have strong experience managing cross-functional projects and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
- Are familiar with tools such as MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD.
- Have experience working within the GSUM methodology (preferred).
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of manufacturing and product launch processes.
- Have experience working with project schedules and risk management.
- Possess excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Have experience managing teams and/or project groups.
- Communicate fluently in English.
- Are comfortable working in a dynamic project environment and making decisions under time pressure.
About Danone
DANONE is not just another company. Together with Żywiec Zdrój and Nutricia, we are fulfilling our mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible.
As a Launch Leader, you will be responsible for managing and leading a high business-impact project in line with the GSUM methodology, ensuring that planned performance targets are achieved at the time of launch.
WE OFFER:
- Employment under a fixed-term employment contract for the duration of the project (until 31 August 2029) plus an annual bonus, within a unique and innovative organization that promotes employee development and encourages individual initiative.
- Tools required to perform your role, including a company car, mobile phone, and laptop.
- Career development opportunities within a top employer recognized by Forbes and awarded the Friendly Workplace distinction.
- AI Copilot implemented to support daily work.
- Unlimited access to learning resources, including Campus X and LinkedIn Learning.
- A culture that promotes growth through regular feedback and internal recruitment opportunities.
- Wellbeing initiatives including webinars, podcasts, massages, and other activities.
- Workation: up to 30 days of remote work from anywhere within the EU.
- Financial support and employee loans through the Company's Social Benefits Fund.
- Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare (including private childbirth coverage), life insurance, Multisport, DANdiscounts, and more.
- Cafeteria benefit platform.
- Welcome package for newborns featuring our products.
- Employee referral program with rewards for successful recommendations.
- Employee share ownership program.
The controller of your personal data provided in your profile and recruitment documents is Danone Sp. z o.o., with its registered office in Warsaw (Bobrowiecka 8, 00-728 Warsaw, Poland).
