GLOBAL ENGINEERING Design team is a department of Danone which missions are to:
Bring Project methodology & technical support to Capex investment and due diligence on a worldwide scale, in DAIRY and WATERS categories.
Work on technological innovation projects together with R&D and suppliers
Knowledge & expertise management: co-develop and co-deploy WWBU Standards together with CBUs/regions/Suppliers, with a continuous improvement roadmap,
Work on the productivity program for Danone and bring expertise and support to roll out the action plans
Bring expertise for the plant digitalization development to choose the right supplier and software and infrastructure definition
Within the latter, we are looking for a Plastics Engineer to support the industrial strategy. This position, highly and internationally exposed, is based in Evian les Bains with regular’s travels all around the world.
Principal Responsibilities
Design the reliable and highly performing technological standard solutions on injection, blowing and capping processes
Identify and assess the innovative/breakthrough technological solutions on injection, blowing and capping processes
Assure their implementation in the Danone factories by managing the engineering and manufacturing networks to achieve the Group Safety, Performance and Nature targets.
Work with DAIRY category on PLASTIC projects to develop best practices and common tools
Work with Digital Engineering team on monitoring and define the software and KPI to follow
Liaise with the R&I / C&P departments to support plastics strategies on SmartWeighing and Rpet
Support the different CBU on troubleshooting issues.
Being the reference cross division in all injections, blowing and capping processes matters, driving the industrial strategy and vision in this area, you will :
Support the regional and local organizations contributing to producing the best bottles in terms of quality and cost and Projects preparations ensuring the deployment of standards and innovative technology in the factories (feasibility studies, CAR preparation, engineering reviews, FAT and commissioning)
Organize regular workshops in the CBU to improve the competences on injection, blowing and capping processes.
Organize and animate fundamental training for operational people.
Collect know-how and experience from users, experts, suppliers and other Danone WWBU’s to improve standard solutions
Complete with suppliers the engineering standards on injection, blowing and capping processes
to reduce safety risks in Danone factories
to achieve excellence in execution and installation’s reliability while improving projects timing and costs
to increase quality, energy efficiency and manufacturing performance
Manage the network of engineers in charge of injection, blowing and capping processes, fostering sharing innovative solutions and improvement plans
Contribute to plastic programs (smart weighing and rPET) though technologies and methods
Manage main suppliers in these domains together with CP/ Local engineering
50% travelling time
About you
Education/training:
Engineer by education
Languages
English is mandatory
French or Spanish speaking ability being a plus, although not mandatory
Professional Skills :
Theoretical and technological knowledge in bottling technologies,
Expertise in injection, blowing and capping processes for PET bottling industry
High level of technical analysis capacity regarding quality bottle assessment
Project Management skills and experiences
Experienced in supplier’s management
Strong written and verbal skills: network coordination, specifications, acceptance protocols formalization
Connected to state-of-the-art technologies
Performance improvement and lean manufacturing mindset
Open to working in an international context with international exposure
Demonstrate leadership and strong interpersonal relationships
Personal Assets:
10 to 15 years of experience on injection, blowing and capping processes
Autonomous, analytical and able to communicate clearly (good pedagogical skills)
Proven ability to easily connect with engineering functions at plants/CBUs
Proven ability to make change without imposing views but rather by getting buy in
Interest to travel / Personal and familial capacity for moving on 2 weeks period
About Danone
We are proud to promote diversity and equal opportunity within our teams. We believe that our differences will make a difference, and that an inclusive work environment will drive our growth as a company, as a team, and as individuals. We will therefore consider all applications by fostering an inclusive work culture where everyone can feel at home.
Our four core values "HOPE": HUMANISM, OPENNESS, CLOSENESS and ENTHUSIASM serve as our compass. Every day, you will take decisions that impact our economic and societal performance, as well as our ability to achieve our ambitions.
At Danone, you can just be yourself. We are convinced that it is up to YOU to define how you work, develop and progress.
With us, you will work in a challenging, authentic, and caring environment.
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