Danone · 1 day ago
Process Engineer - Processing
US-FL-Jacksonville
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expDanone North America is a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. They are currently looking to hire a Process Engineer based in Jacksonville, FL, who will play a crucial role in driving their mission forward by managing process losses and collaborating with the team to improve manufacturing standards.
Consumer GoodsDairyFood and BeverageFood ProcessingHealth Care
Responsibilities
Serve as backup to the Line Leader and lead Daily Direction Setting (DDS) process when Line Leader is unavailable
Identify, prioritize, and eliminate process losses (lead discussion on losses and Top 3 Plan for the month in weekly DDS)
Provide feedback to design (materials & product initiatives) and lead smart standardization deployment
Define the equipment standards
Direct and coach the change management & validation processes
Lead, build and coach the capability of process failures technical troubleshooting
Lead and coach process benchmarking & reapplication
Collaborate with Line Leader and line team (frontline workers) to develop new standards
Design, implement and maintain systems to collect and analyze data for critical product and process parameters to identify process losses
Collaborate with line management to prioritize improvement opportunities
Eliminate or reduce (prioritized) losses through process or work system changes
Participate in the daily direction-setting process – report results, flag issues and request resources
Own critical Daily Management Systems (DMS)
Use Reliability Engineering tools to drive center lining and loss elimination
Standardized equipment and work processes
Own the Change Management (CM) system for a designated process
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
Participate in planned stops and changeovers on the line as needed
Standardize and improve changeovers and Clean In Place (CIP) activities
Spend 60-80% of time on the floor
Become a technical expert for a designated process
Train and become proficient on all basic line team roles
Coach and collaborate with the line teams and site and regional equipment or process owners
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED is required
3-5 years' experience in manufacturing with demonstrated technical aptitude and leadership capability
Analytical and problem-solving skills
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
Preferred
4-year engineering degree preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription Drug Coverage
401k Plan
Wellness Program
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Time Off
Paid Parental Bonding Leave
Company
Danone
Danone is a global leader in three health-focused, fast-growing categories: Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.57B2025-04-01Post Ipo Debt· $866.25M
2024-04-26Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2007-07-13IPO
Leadership Team
Antoine de Saint-Affrique
CEO
Véronique Penchienati-Bosetta
Group Deputy CEO, Geographies, Categories and Global Marketing & Sales
Recent News
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