The Junior Plant Industrialization Manager (Junior PIM) will support the manufacturing operations in executing testing for validation and specification conformity of packaging, ingredients, and finished product.   The primary focus will be on industrialization of packaging, product, productivity, innovation, and renovation projects at the manufacturing facility.  The Junior PIM will work closely with the Plant Industrialization Manager on prioritization of projects and testing requirements. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Collect, analyze, and summarize test data as it relates to analytical and dimensional packaging and finished product tests during Stage 0-3 Trials.
• Perform Spec conformance analysis according to plan of control as trial materials and ingredients arrive at plant.  Document findings and analyze the trends.
• Collect and Coordinate all sample shipments of materials, white mass, product etc. to external sites.
• Support plant trials (Lead Low to Medium complexity Trials as needed).
• Manage Trial material & ingredient inventory in plant.
• Change Management & One Point Lesson Communication to Plant Team.
• Operate and maintain analytical bench test equipment for Packaging (FFS Control Plan, Topload, Digital Imaging, Wall Thickness, Score Bend, Sealing).

The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions.  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. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.

Experience and Education Requirement

• Experience and working knowledge in: compliance and Regulatory Quality Systems schemas e.g. FSSC 22000, PrP, TDH/FDA; Support Quality systems: e.g the plant ISO and HACCP initiatives.
• Non-degreed: 5+ years relative Industrial experience in a technical plant / analytical lab (i.e. plant production, engineering, manufacturing)
• Degreed: 0-3 yrs + experience with a bachelor’s degree (Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology or closely related field)

Life at Danone

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., our vibrant culture and endless growth opportunities are just a couple of the reasons our employees call themselves “Proud Danoners.” 

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Our Brands

When you join us, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including 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®.

Our Purpose

We’re committed to making a positive impact on our world. Rooted in our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we’re proud to be the world’s largest B Corp.

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Our Benefits

Our commitment to making the world healthier starts with our employees. 

• Physical Wellbeing: We pay for the majority of your medical benefits – which include medical, dental and vision – with our competitive 80%/20% cost-sharing model.
• Mental Wellbeing: Danoners receive fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules. We also have a range of programs that support mental health and substance abuse.  
• Financial Support: We offer a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks.
• Family Care: We offer caretaker benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
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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