Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Danone
Job overview
The Senior Manager, Process Yogurt Engineering at Danone leads process engineering for yogurt manufacturing to improve efficiency, quality, and safety at the Fort Worth plant.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves supporting current manufacturing processes, designing and implementing new processes and equipment, managing projects over $10M, ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize yogurt and dairy beverage production.
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 10+ years in food and beverage product engineering with 5+ years in project management, strong knowledge of dairy processing, membrane filtration, and food safety standards; managerial experience and certifications like Six Sigma or Lean are preferred.
Work environment and culture
Danone emphasizes sustainability and social responsibility as a Certified B Corp, fostering a collaborative environment focused on health and community impact.
Company information
Danone North America is a major food and beverage company with well-known brands like Activia and Silk, employing over 6,000 people across the U.S. and Canada and committed to sustainability and equality.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Fort Worth, Texas, likely onsite as indicated by LI-ONSITE.
Unique job features
The role offers involvement in large capital projects, cross-functional leadership, and opportunities to work with innovative dairy and plant-based beverage technologies.
Company overview
Danone is a global food and beverage company specializing in dairy products, plant-based alternatives, bottled water, early life nutrition, and medical nutrition. They generate revenue through a diverse portfolio of well-known brands like Activia, Evian, and Nutricia, catering to health-conscious consumers worldwide. Founded in 1919 in Barcelona, Danone has a rich history of innovation and commitment to sustainability, aiming to promote health through food while preserving the planet's resources.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your deep expertise in dairy beverage and yogurt process engineering, emphasizing experience with HTST, UHT, membrane filtration, and homogenization technologies relevant to Danone's product lines.
Emphasize your proven project management skills managing capital projects over $10M, your ability to lead cross-functional teams, and your track record in process improvement and automation within food manufacturing environments.
Apply through multiple platforms including Danone's official careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your application's reach and visibility for the Senior Manager role.
Connect with current Danone employees in the Process Engineering or Manufacturing divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing a recent Danone innovation in yogurt processing or by asking about their experience working on cross-site projects.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'process engineering,' 'membrane filtration,' 'project management,' 'food safety,' 'CIP,' 'Six Sigma,' and 'Lean Manufacturing' to ensure it passes initial screening filters.
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