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Danone · 19 hours ago

Director, Technical Services Packaging

White Plains, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$135K/yr - $185K/yr

10+ years exp

Danone North America is committed to delivering world-class manufacturing performance through purpose-driven leadership and innovation. As the Director of Technical Services Packaging, you will lead the strategic deployment of technical excellence across the manufacturing network, focusing on packaging systems and equipment reliability.

Consumer GoodsDairyFood and BeverageFood ProcessingHealth Care

Responsibilities

Lead the Manufacturing Technical Optimization strategy across Danone North America on the Secondary Packaging Platform through your team growing capability, aligning on standards and ways of working, and solving chronic technical issues

Develop and deploy contingency plans for critical incidents such as equipment failures and supply disruptions to mitigate operational risks, ensure supply, and limit any financial risk

Collaborate with Engineering and Innovation teams on new capacity installations and packaging innovations to ensure seamless integration with existing systems

Implement advanced analytics and digital tools (e.g., IoT, predictive maintenance platforms) to monitor equipment performance, forecast maintenance needs, and inform strategic decisions

Provide packaging and equipment technical support at manufacturing sites to resolve issues that hinder performance and throughput

Ensure packaging material specifications align with equipment capabilities and performance standards

Design and enhance training programs for key manufacturing equipment centers, partnering with HR and L&D to build frontline technical capabilities

Drive best practice sharing across sites to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and elevate technical standards through the development of a COE

Lead technical workshops and forums to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation

Develop and manage strategic relationships with equipment suppliers, technology partners, and service providers to ensure access to cutting-edge solutions and reliable support

Influence supplier development and co-innovation efforts to meet evolving manufacturing needs

Partner with other functions within the organization to deliver strategic, operational, and learning capability. These include Engineering, HR, MCLs, R&I, Procurement, Plant Teams, PMO

Qualification

Technical Optimization ProgramsTPMLean ManufacturingPackaging ScienceDigital Manufacturing ToolsExcelPower BISAPAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills