Plastics Process Blowing Manager

About the Job
GLOBAL ENGINEERING Design team is a department of Danone which missions are to

Bring Project methodology & technical support to Capex investment and due diligence on a worldwide scale, in DAIRY and WATERS categories.

Work on technological innovation projects together with R&D and suppliers

Knowledge & expertise management co-develop and co-deploy WWBU Standards together with CBUs/regions/Suppliers, with a continuous improvement roadmap,

Work on the productivity program for Danone and bring expertise and support to roll out the action plans

Bring expertise for the plant digitalization development to choose the right supplier and software and infrastructure definition

Within the latter, we are looking for a Plastics Engineer to support the industrial strategy. This position will report to Global Engineering Packaging Solutions Design Director and is highly and internationally exposed, with regular travels all around the world.

Principal Responsibilities

Design the reliable and highly performing technological standard solutions on injection, blowing and capping processes

Identify and assess the innovative/breakthrough technological solutions on injection, blowing and capping processes

Assure their implementation in the Danone factories by managing the engineering and manufacturing networks to achieve the Group Safety, Performance and Nature targets.

Work with DAIRY category on PLASTIC projects to develop best practices and common tools

Work with Digital Engineering team on monitoring and define the software and KPI to follow

Liaise with the R&I / C&P departments to support plastics strategies on Smart Weighing and Rpet

Support the different CBU on troubleshooting issues.

Being the reference cross division in all injections, blowing and capping processes matters, driving the industrial strategy and vision in this area, you will

Support the regional and local organizations contributing to producing the best bottles in terms of quality and cost and Projects preparations ensuring the deployment of standards and innovative technology in the factories (feasibility studies, CAR preparation, engineering reviews, FAT and commissioning)

Organize regular workshops in the CBU to improve the competences on injection, blowing and capping processes.

Organize and animate fundamental training for operational people.

Collect know-how and experience from users, experts, suppliers and other Danone WWBU’s to improve standard solutions

Complete with suppliers the engineering standards on injection, blowing and capping processes

to reduce safety risks in Danone factories

to achieve excellence in execution and installation’s reliability while improving projects timing and costs

to increase quality, energy efficiency and manufacturing performance

Manage the network of engineers in charge of injection, blowing and capping processes, fostering sharing innovative solutions and improvement plans

Contribute to plastic programs (smart weighing and rPET) though technologies and methods

Manage main suppliers in these domains together with CP/ Local engineering

50% travelling time

About You
Education / Training

Engineer by education

Languages

English is mandatory

French or Spanish speaking ability being a plus, although not mandatory

Professional Skills

Theoretical and technological knowledge in bottling technologies

Expertise in injection, blowing and capping processes for PET bottling industry

High level of technical analysis capacity regarding quality bottle assessment

Project Management skills and experiences

Experienced in supplier’s management

Strong written and verbal skills network coordination, specifications, acceptance protocols formalization

Connected to state-of-the-art technologies

Performance improvement and lean manufacturing mindset

Open to working in an international context with international exposure

Demonstrate leadership and strong interpersonal relationships

Personal Assets

10 to 15 years of experience on injection, blowing and capping processes

Autonomous, analytical and able to communicate clearly (good pedagogical skills)

Proven ability to easily connect with engineering functions at plants/CBUs

Proven ability to make change without imposing views but rather by getting buy in

Interest to travel / Personal and familial capacity for moving on 2 weeks period

Equal Opportunity Statement
We are proud to promote diversity and equal opportunity within our teams. We believe that our differences will make a difference, and that an inclusive work environment will drive our growth as a company, as a team, and as individuals. We will therefore consider all applications by fostering an inclusive work culture where everyone can feel at home.

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