VP, Operations Business Lead - Yogurt

About The Job

Quality, efficiency, and safety all play a big role in our work ufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for the Supply Chain team. We are currently looking to hire a VP, Operations Business Lead – Yogurt based in Louisville, CO or White Plains, NY. Our operations team is focused on creating an integrated, streamlined, end‑to‑end value chain and delivering a superior product experience to our consumers.

• Single Point of Accountability for delivering Operations components of RF1/RF’s at the business unit level while activating value chain functions when required to provide integrated solutions for BUs.
• Serve on the BU Leadership team, supported by the Operations eco‑system.
• Activate functions in the development, alignment and implementation of solutions.
• Advise & align BU Leadership to solutions and engage as the Operations voice into the BU.
• Ensure right resources and capacity at the right time for short‑ and long‑term business needs.
• Challenge the business on maintaining an optimal number of projects and enforce ruthless prioritization – optimize SKUs and project/portfolio management.
• Own iPRO process for the BU, driving stage gate adherence and rigor to deliver all projects on time and within budget.
• Drive SKU and project optimization to deliver improved gross margin and margin‑accretive innovation to the BU.
• Utilize value chain experience to influence and support solutions for key innovations that deliver profitable growth.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to connect the dots across Operations and deliver solutions that improve cost of the business.
• Own Talent Management within the function.

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
• 12 to 15 years of cross‑functional supply chain experience with a focus in S&OP and manufacturing.
• Experience in developing and managing interpersonal relationships to influence senior leadership decisions within BUs.
• Experience negotiating change and compromise with multiple levels of stakeholders across BUs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Base compensation range for this position is $225,000 – $280,000, commensurate with experience. Danone North America also offers a performance‑based bonus and a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401(k) plan, wellness program, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible time off, paid parental bonding leave, and other benefit options. To give employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law .