Danone · 1 day ago
Plant Industrialization Engineer
Eugene, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expDanone is a leading food and beverage company seeking a Plant Industrialization Engineer to join their team in Eugene, Oregon. The role involves executing capital projects and leading industrialization efforts for packaging, product, and productivity initiatives at the manufacturing facility.
Consumer GoodsDairyFood and BeverageFood ProcessingHealth Care
Responsibilities
Participate in and manage requisition and capital authorization requests and be accountable for project spending and providing technical and management expertise on engineering projects as assigned by the Plant Engineering Manager
Ensure that the business needs are well validated by a cross-section of the business and translated into equipment requirements for improving or expanding the plant operations (including new product launches and innovations) and making major repairs to systems and buildings
Interact with plant teams (Packaging, Processing, Quality, Finance, Management, etc.), Corporate Engineering, Sourcing & Supplier Development, R&D, Danone Engineering Worldwide, and appropriate vendors, suppliers, contractors, operators, and auditors
Coordinate and direct the activities of the necessary resources to ensure the safe, timely and successful completion of projects
Establish strong, professional relationships with vendors and suppliers, Danone North America sister companies, and other sources of applicable technologies
Writing specifications and referencing Global Danone Standards
Preparing technical proposals for feasibility study of new concepts, launch of new products, and improvement of current products
Assist in development of a master and strategic plan for both packaging and processing departments such as layout, material handling, and utilities needed for project growth
Continuous improvement of methods and tools used for engineering and execution of project phases, including current equipment and process specifications
Deliver technical guidance and engineering support to consumer business units
Administer technical guidance on new projects to ensure processes, equipment, and site are capable of meeting standards for quality, food safety, and operating efficiencies
Single point of contact for coordinating and prioritizing the weekly trial schedule for the plant; including monthly and future forecast
Ensures pre-trial tasks are completed and aligned to pre-trial meeting with clearly defined success criteria, internal and external trial resource availability, test material-ingredient arrival into plant
Trial leader during the actual trial ensuring objectives are being met within approved downtime schedule and manages root cause / next steps if breakdowns occur
Ensure post-trial tasks are completed and aligned to provide industrial results to be included in final R&I trial report including success criteria results, data collection summary, recommendation on next steps/needs, and elevate and follow through any risks identified
Gatekeeper for plant to ensure qualification trial standards are being followed and validated on each project
Provides technical oversight during initial product production and ensures proper transition of ownership to plant quality and production teams
Provide industrial input and approval on all packaging and product specifications – utilizing plant subject matter experts as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical or related engineering science
3 to 5 years relevant experience in engineering systems design for the manufacturing environment
Knowledge of high-speed packaging systems design and integrated automation and controls technology
Knowledge of dairy process engineering and PMO, 3A standards
Project management skills and knowledge of the project management process, tools and tasks associated with preparation and execution of capital projects, financial and analytical skills
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Autocad and MS project
The ability to work with clients, vendors, and other team members at all levels
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ability to rapidly assess, analyze, and quickly resolve complicated problems with little initial information or direction and with varying degrees of ambiguity
Must be proactive and professional and able to take direction effectively
The ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints
The ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, to establish and adapt to changing priorities
The ability to work flexible hours, including weekend or late shifts, during installation periods
Must have the leadership, interpersonal and communication and self-management skills required to interact with all levels of plant personnel and be comfortable working with minimal supervision
Preferred
Experience with TQM, Six Sigma, and Team Building skills preferred
Experience developing plans within regulatory compliance (e.g. OSHA, FDA)
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
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