Line Leader

Danone•Mount Crawford, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Danone, manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. The Line Leader is responsible for the line results & capability development of the line team. The role of the Line Leader is to lead the Line Trio and Line Team to deliver safety, quality, cost and production objectives. We are currently looking to hire a Line Leader based in Mt. Crawford, Virginia!

Requirements

High School/GED required
3 plus years’ manufacturing experience with demonstrated technical aptitude and leadership preferred
Fundamental skills in influencing and persuasion
Strong interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
Ability to work in a fluid environment
Ability to identify problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions
Ability to be self-directed with little supervision
Ability to adjust schedule to support 24/7 Manufacturing Operation, may include working overtime, graveyard shift and/or weekends as needed

Nice To Haves

4-year engineering degree or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Provides leadership to the Line Team (frontline workers) and Line Trio (Line Leader, Process Engineer, and Maintenance Leader) through clear priorities and direction
Develops Annual and 90-Day action plans for the line(s)
Ensures line staffing is adequate and available
Drives accountability within the team and self to implement and follow Danone Integrated Work Systems (IWS) principles
Provides training on key Daily Management Systems (DMS) to technicians, including evaluation and qualification
Support supply chain loss analysis/elimination
Drive cultural change by leading the organization engagement surveys results
Implements and follows all safety procedures as stated in safety standards, and code of ethics
Ensures all safety rules, plant rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and code of ethics are followed by employees, supervisors, customers, and visitors at all times
Trains, coaches, and gives timely performance appraisals to employees
Able to back-up or represent the Business Unit Manager as required
Collaborate with Process Engineer and Maintenance Leader to develop and maintain standards
Use data to identify process losses
Work with line management to prioritize improvement opportunities
Eliminate or reduce prioritized losses through process or work system changes
Lead the Daily Direction Setting (DDS) process
Own critical daily management systems
Standardize equipment and work processes.
Update process control strategies and operating procedures as changes occur
Share and reapply learning across processes, modules, and plants
Prepare and give training on process/equipment changes
Develop self through participating in corporate and external training
Spend 60-80% of time on the floor
Demonstrate technical expertise for a designated process
Coach and collaborate with the line teams, site and regional equipment or process owners related operations/process fields
Maintains a safe and clean working environment for all employees and visitors.
Delivers on SQCDMN daily/weekly/monthly/yearly goals and objectives through individual and team efforts
Ensures adherence to safety standards and regulations (WISE) to ensure a safe working environment
Trains, develop and coach all front-line workers on production line.
Supervise union/non-union employees in the production area and composite closures, ensuring product quality, food safety, safety compliance, awareness, and teamwork.
Provides leadership in hiring and disciplinary recommendations.
Monitors and reviews the performance and timekeeping of employees.
Initiates corrective disciplinary actions as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company and CBA policies.
Other duties as assigned