Job Locations
US-TX-Fort Worth
ID |
2025-15793
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Number of People to Hire |
1
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Job Family |
Supply Chain
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Level of Experience |
Experienced Professionals
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Short Intro and About the Job
At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We have an opening for a Cooler - Cell Owner based in the Fort Worth, TX Danone manufacturing facility. A strong cross functional business relationship with manufacturing and supply chain is imperative for this role. This position will work closely with the Production Director to direct and manage the day-to-day operations of the assigned business unit. This person will manage utilization of equipment, facilities, and obtain maximum efficiency and meet performance objectives. As well as own the responsibility of inventory accuracy of finished product from production declaration through its life in the local distribution center (DC). This position will lead, coach, and set direction for multiple supervisors and IWS Team leaders on a regular and report to the Production Director with a dotted line to the Regional DC Manager. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Directs and coordinates activities of cell unit to promote: operational efficiency, waste reduction, cost effectiveness, and safety
- Ensures compliance in HACCP, FQP, and GMP, all of DANONE's' SOPs, and all state and federal laws
- Champions data drive decision making and is skilled at analysis of performance information
- Responsible for cell unit expense control, including labor, materials and waste
- Generates and provides reliable information to measure the performance of the cell unit.
- Responsible for meeting customer needs through scheduling processes which ensure that products are manufactured, loaded, and shipped
- Ensures training programs are established and meeting the needs of the cell unit.
- Responsible for meeting all regulatory requirement and rules
- Pillar Membership to one of the IWS Pillars; will likely own tools and systems within that pillar.
- Other duties as assigned
About You
Preferred Candidate Qualifications: Education and Experience:
- You have a bachelor's degree preferred.
- Prior experience in a Union environment is preferred.
- 5+ years' experience and/or training with at least 2 years in a supervisory position in a warehouse environment cold environment; or equivalent combination of experience and education that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required is acceptable in lieu of completed degree.
- Must be familiar with how basic WMS equipment such as standup forklift, RF scanners, etc.
- You have computer proficiency especially in MS Office products (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point) and Kronos or other payroll system capability, SAP, Korber system
- You can maintain a flexible schedule including ability to work off-hours and/or weekends, as needed.
- You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well fundamental skills in influencing and persuasion.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles such as TPM, IWS, etc.
- You have strong interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships.
- Knowledge of safety policies and procedures
- You are organized and have multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
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