Launch Leader

Danone; Bieruń; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Mobile phone

Laptop

Career development

AI Copilot

Learning resources

Wellbeing initiatives

Workation

Financial support

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Multisport

DANdiscounts

Cafeteria platform

Newborn welcome package

Referral program

Employee share ownership

Job summary

Danone is seeking an experienced Launch Leader for its Bieruń plant to lead the preparation and execution of a major production-line launch within an international project. You will coordinate Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to ensure a successful start-up.

The role requires a technical university degree, 12+ years’ experience, and strong leadership with English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher technical degree.
• Minimum 12 years of professional experience.
• At least 3 years leading or coordinating launch/industrialization projects in an international manufacturing environment.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Own the preparation and execution of the launch plan for a new production line.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, R&I, Procurement and Commercial teams.
• Develop and monitor detailed launch schedules; identify risks.
• Ensure readiness of production, quality and logistics for launch.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Technical university degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

About The Job

As part of a strategic investment project at our Bieruń plant, we are looking for an experienced Launch Leader who will be responsible for preparing and successfully delivering the plant expansion project.

In this role, you will coordinate cross-functional activities, manage the implementation timeline, and ensure operational readiness across all involved functions.

This is a unique opportunity to participate in one of the most significant investment projects within our organization and have a direct impact on the successful launch of a new product.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the preparation and execution of the launch plan for a new production line.
• Coordinate collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, R&I, Procurement, and Commercial teams.
• Develop and monitor detailed launch schedules and proactively identify potential risks.
• Ensure production, quality, and logistics readiness prior to launch.
• Organize and lead regular project meetings, providing progress updates to stakeholders and management.
• Manage project risks, contingency plans, and corrective actions.
• Support testing, production trials, and validation activities before commercial start-up.
• Ensure project execution meets safety, quality, cost, and timeline requirements.
• Participate in an international project team.

About you

We are looking for you because you hold a technical university degree and have at least 12 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 3 years of experience leading or coordinating implementation, industrialization, or launch projects in an international manufacturing environment (FMCG experience will be considered an asset).

Additionally, you

• Have strong experience managing cross-functional projects and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
• Are familiar with tools such as MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD.
• Have experience working within the GSUM methodology (preferred).
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of manufacturing and product launch processes.
• Have experience working with project schedules and risk management.
• Possess excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Have experience managing teams and/or project groups.
• Communicate fluently in English.
• Are comfortable working in a dynamic project environment and making decisions under time pressure.

About us

DANONE is not just another company. Together with Żywiec Zdrój and Nutricia, we are fulfilling our mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible.

As a Launch Leader, you will be responsible for managing and leading a high business-impact project in line with the GSUM methodology, ensuring that planned performance targets are achieved at the time of launch.

WE OFFER

• Employment under a fixed-term employment contract for the duration of the project (until 31 August 2029) plus an annual bonus, within a unique and innovative organization that promotes employee development and encourages individual initiative.
• Tools required to perform your role, including a company car, mobile phone, and laptop.
• Career development opportunities within a top employer recognized by Forbes and awarded the Friendly Workplace distinction.
• AI Copilot implemented to support daily work.
• Unlimited access to learning resources, including Campus X and LinkedIn Learning.
• A culture that promotes growth through regular feedback and internal recruitment opportunities.
• Wellbeing initiatives including webinars, podcasts, massages, and other activities.
• Workation up to 30 days of remote work from anywhere within the EU.
• Financial support and employee loans through the Company's Social Benefits Fund.
• Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare (including private childbirth coverage), life insurance, Multisport, DANdiscounts, and more.
• Cafeteria benefit platform.
• Welcome package for newborns featuring our products.
• Employee referral program with rewards for successful recommendations.
• Employee share ownership program.

The controller of your personal data provided in your profile and recruitment documents is Danone Sp. z o.o., with its registered office in Warsaw (Bobrowiecka 8, 00-728 Warsaw, Poland).