At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.   We are currently looking to hire a Business Unit Leader based in our Dallas, Texas beverage manufacturing plant!   

The Business Unit Leader will work closely with Senior Plant Leadership to direct and manage the day-to-day operations of the assigned business unit. This position will manage utilization of equipment, facilities, and personnel to obtain maximum efficiency and meet performance objectives to maintain the highest standards in product quality and consumer satisfaction. This position will lead, coach and set direction for multiple leaders and supervisors on a regular basis and report to the Operations Director. This role may be assigned to any business unit in the facility including Aseptic, Bottles, Gables, Processing and Toppers as needed by the business to ensure business continuity. 

Responsibilities:

• Be a clear champion for a safe culture and driver towards an accident-free workplace
• Provide clear leadership, coaching and direction to team in alignment with plant and Danone NA objectives and vision
• Create strategic plans and actions for their business unit to ensure that the plant delivers its annual objectives
• Coach business unit leaders in developing servant leadership standards and practices
• Champion the identification and implementation of best practices
• Recognize and solve problems using Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies
• Be a leader in the implementation of Continuous Improvement methodology, IWS methodology including owning Pillars.
• Direct and coordinates activities of business unit to promote operational efficiency, waste reduction, cost effectiveness, and safety.
• Other duties as assigned

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has 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.    

Education and Experience:

• A High school diploma or GED, required.   A bachelor’s degree in engineering/business management/food science or related field, preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience, with at least 5 years’ experience in a leadership role within a high-speed food / beverage / CPG manufacturing environment, required. Previous leadership experience in dairy/food/beverage manufacturing is preferred.   Previous experience with beverage production and processing as well as aseptic lines is highly desired.
• A combination of education and experience that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required is acceptable.
• You have sharp and tenacious troubleshooting skills— the ability to rapidly assess, analyze, and resolve complicated problems with little initial information or direction and with varying degrees of ambiguity.
• You have excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within time constraints.
• You have strong “self-management” skills. Must bring interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills required to interact with various levels of plant and corporate personnel.
• You are detail-oriented, organized, and possess the ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly, while maintaining control, focus and accuracy with limited supervision in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• You are a team player, motivated and willing to do whatever is required to ensure success of the team.
• You have the willingness to work flexible schedules as needed to support 24/7 plant operations.

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free,  STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®. 

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. 

You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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