Fort Worth Manufacturing Start-Up Leader

Danone; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone USA in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Start-up Leader to transform innovative ideas into manufacturing reality. You will lead site start-up activities for capital projects, drive readiness, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure operational integration across the Fort Worth yogurt facility.

The role requires Lean/CI expertise, risk management, and the ability to work 24/7 shifts as needed to support a manufacturing operation, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred; at minimum, HS diploma or GED.
• 3+ years leading projects in high-speed CPG manufacturing if no engineering degree.
• Experience in manufacturing with demonstrated project management and leadership.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, IWS, Continuous Improvement, or other Operational Excellence methods; leading teams.
• Experience leading equipment, process, product, or production start-ups; delivering business results.

Responsibilities

• Lead site start-up activities for major manufacturing initiatives.
• Drive start-up readiness, cross-functional execution, risk management, and operational integration.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve start-up objectives.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks and partner with plant leadership to meet targets.
• Track results and ensure sustainable integration into daily operations.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Communication

Process improvement

Prioritize & multitask

Independent work

Schedule flexibility

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Danone USA in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Start-up Leader to transform innovative ideas into manufacturing reality. You will lead site start-up activities for capital projects, drive readiness, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure operational integration across the Fort Worth yogurt facility.

The role requires Lean/CI expertise, risk management, and the ability to work 24/7 shifts as needed to support a manufacturing operation, with strong leadership and communication skills.