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 Lead Maintenance Mechanic based in our Chatsworth, California manufacturing plant! In this role, you will be responsible for ensureing operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing corrective and preventive maintenance requirements on various types of industrial equipment including motors, pumps, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. 

In this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Perform all Maintenance Mechanic tasks, assignments, and functions. 

• Follow the appropriate escalation plan plant issues to ensure proper communication and support. 

• Promote a positive team atmosphere and champion involvement of all employees. 

• Coordinate and lead all maintenance type work during your designated shift. 

• Observe the daily and past manufacturing process and communicate and/or implement improvements to the operation. 

• Install, examine, inspect, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures PLC & PID controllers and pipe, and electrical systems and train other Technicians. 

• Works with Operations, and Maintenance Supervisor to identify areas of opportunity to schedule work during periods of downtime.
• Promote a positive team atmosphere and champion involvement of all employees.
• Coordinate and lead all maintenance type work during your designated shift, and sustain safety and a high quality of work.
• Observe the daily and past manufacturing process and communicate and/or implement improvements to the operation.
• Communicates effectively with Leads, OPEX Leaders, Production Leaders, Reliability Leader, Engineering, and other colleagues.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Demandsz; While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear.  The employee will lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.   

Work Environmentz; Working Environment Work is performed throughout the facility. Potential hazards include proximity of moving machinery, chemical exposure, noise, or heavy lifting. The position may require an individual to stand, stoop, move equipment; bend, reach, or lift for prolonged periods of time. PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection and Safety Toe footwear.  

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

DaMaWay  

Ensure adherence to plant standards (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, DaMaWay, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, CODES, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of DaMaWay system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.  

Disclaimer  

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  

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 race, color, creed, religion, gender, genetic testing information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service, status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by state, federal or local law. All employment practices and personnel actions, including hiring, termination, job assignment, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training are made without regard to any status protected under applicable law. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization, whether that is a new hire, a transfer to another position, or a promotion.  

This policy applies to all persons involved in the operation of Danone North America, including, but not limited to, employees, vendors, customers and their employees, contract and temporary workers and anyone else on the Company’s property.  

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 

• Possess 2-4 years of maintenance experience in a food production/manufacturing environment, repairing and troubleshooting mechanical issues on packaging and/or filling equipment, and other food processing equipment. 

• Electrical / Mechanical Background necessary. 

• Apprenticeship program or technical background preferred. 

• Proficient computer skills including MS Word & MS Excel. 

• Possess 3-5 years of experience with computerized CMMS work order system preferred. 

• Experience with high-speed production equipment. Previous dairy, food and beverage industry maintenance experience strongly desired. 

• Experience in a combination of the following areas: PLC, instrumentation, pumps, mechanical, pneumatic, motors, electrical, hydraulic, lubrication, HVAC, refrigeration, freezers, compressors, utilities, and boilers. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

      Knowledge: 

• Knows all the safety rules, plant rules, GMP, and code of ethics and follows them strictly at all times. 

• Knowledge of the risk of cross-contamination, basic chemical properties, and specific information of allergens in plant. 

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. 

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. 

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. 

Skills: 

• Ability to follow procedures 

• Knowledge of sanitation, safety, and allergen requirements 

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. 

• Handle chemicals in an appropriate manner 

• Ability to climb a ladder 

• Ability to read and understand safety instructions and labels in English 

• Teamwork skills 

• Ability to complete measurement conversions 

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends 

• Effectively communicate specific information using written (or digitally), verbal, and simple hand signals to team members, leads, customers, supervisors, and state officials in a noisy environment 

• Conducts business in a professional and respectful manner 

Abilities: 

• Ability to apply reasonable and consistent understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form 

• Ability to work with others, to complete regulatory duties 

• Ability to multi-task and time-manage themselves 

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations 

• Ability to strategically think in terms of process improvement 

• Able to think quickly on their feet, especially in emergency situations 
• Ability to add and complete work from other processors as needed 

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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