Production Supervisor/Line Leader

We have an opening for a Production Supervisor/Line Leader in our Fort Worth, Texas yogurt manufacturing facility.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

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.

Preferred Candidate Qualifications:

• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience with demonstrated technical aptitude and leadership

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You will supervise union/nonunion employees in the production area and composite closures, ensuring product quality, food safety, safety compliance, awareness, and teamwork.
• Train, develop, and coach all employees of the REMY4 line.
• Provide leadership in hiring and disciplinary recommendations.
• Monitor and review the performance and timekeeping of employees.
• Initiate corrective disciplinary actions as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company and CBA policies.

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

At Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk,Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America doesn't just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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