Integrated Work Systems (IWS) Coach

UNAVAILABLE; Mount Crawford (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Plan

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Bonding Leave

Job summary

Danone U.S. is seeking an Integrated Work Systems (IWS) Coach based in Mt. Crawford, Virginia.

This role focuses on coaching teams to build capabilities in IWS pillars, implementing daily management standards, and supporting site-wide PDCA cycles. Expect floor-time and cross-functional engagement to sustain operational excellence. The ideal candidate has engineering education, manufacturing background, and strong data skills to drive improvements and ensure adherence to GMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years manufacturing experience with demonstrated technical aptitude with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Line DDS, Planned Stops, Department DDS to maintain and improve standards.
• Eliminate losses using IPS, CL, CIL, DH, BDE, UPS & WPI with EO and LCO.
• Own standardization and maintenance of Daily Management Systems across the site.
• Maintain Run-To-Target KPI and 100% data accuracy.
• Coach Line Trio, Shift Leads, and Equipment Owners daily.
• Drive RTT deployment and PDCA cycles across pillars, lines and departments.

Skills

Coaching RTT

Leadership

Data interpretation

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Engineering degree

High School/GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

The IWS Coach role is a critical function of IWS deployment, acting as an expert coach on the IWS program for all functions within the site, with key objectives of building the capabilities of the Line Trio, Shift Leads, and Equipment Owners and improving the standards of the IWS-Daily Management Systems. The IWS Coach role will also support wider IWS phase progression via pillar capability building and ongoing systems development.

Job Summary

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire an Integrated Work Systems (IWS) Coach based in Mt. Crawford, Virginia!

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:

• Daily participation in Line DDS, Planned Stops, Department DDS with the intent to maintain and improve standards.
• Daily participation with EO and LCO in eliminating losses through standard tools and systems including IPS, CL, CIL, DH, BDE, UPS & WPI.
• Owning the standardization, maintenance, and improvement of Daily Management Systems deployed across the site. Utilize health checks daily to calibrate and improve the systems.
• Maintain accurate Run-To-Target KPI and PR reporting and ensure 100% data accuracy.
• Promotion and communication of Dan-IWS progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Membership of a site pillar team relevant to individual capabilities and site needs.
• Daily coaching and direct responsibility of capability building of Line Trio, Shift Leads, and equipment owners in line with Dan-IWS systems.
• Overall RTT deployment
• Continued capability growth of Daily Management Systems
• Shift, Line, Department & Weekly DDS cycles
• Peer to peer shift handovers
• PDCA cycles across pillars, lines & departments
• Master of AM processes including MTM & WPA to support site deployment as an AM Coach.
• Governance and review of EO coaching plans on a daily and weekly basis.
• Guide standard implementation and support the maintenance of the PDCA methodology for RTT lines, departments, and pillars.
• Support ODM’s with capability tracking and growth for Line Centric Organizations
• Foster employee ownership culture.
• Drives accountability within the team and self to implement and follow Danone Integrated Work Systems (IWS) principles
• Provides training on key Daily Management Systems (DMS) to technicians, including evaluation and qualification
• Support supply chain loss analysis/elimination
• Drive cultural change by leading the organization engagement surveys results
• Implements and follows all safety procedures as stated in safety standards, and code of ethics
• Ensures all safety rules, plant rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and code of ethics are followed by employees, supervisors, customers, and visitors at all times
• Trains, coaches, and gives timely performance appraisals to employees
• Use data to identify process losses
• Share and reapply learning across processes, modules, and plants
• Prepare and give training on process changes
• Develop self through participating in corporate and external training
• Spend 60-80% of time on the floor
• Delivers on SQCDMN daily/weekly/monthly/yearly goals and objectives through individual and team efforts
• Ensures adherence to safety standards and regulations (WISE) to ensure a safe working environment

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and may be exposed to loud noises in the plant. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Ability to adjust schedule to support 24/7 Manufacturing Operation, may include working overtime, graveyard shift and/or weekends as business needs dictate.

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems

Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is: $90K-$110K per year. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Danone U.S. additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we’re looking for, including both required and preferred criteria:

Education & Experience:

• High School/GED required
• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent preferred
• 3 plus years manufacturing experience with demonstrated technical aptitude with strong communication skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong coaching and training capability in RTT Daily Management Systems.
• Overall excellent leadership, coordination, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize with key stakeholders with excellent consideration of overall site needs.
• Possess excellent organizational skills with a systematic and analytical mindset.
• Extensive practical knowledge and experience of the application of factory standards.
• Strong digital, data analysis and communication skills. With the ability to transform data into an easily understood visual representation.
• Ability to identify, take ownership, and eliminate losses within processes, systems, capabilities and technologies.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
• Ability to work in a fluid environment
• Ability to identify problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions
• Ability to be self-directed with little supervision

About Us, We offer and What's next

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands include:Activia, DanActive, Danimals, Dannon, evian, Follow Your Heart, Happy Family Organics, International Delight, Light + Fit, Nutricia, Oikos, Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, STōK Cold Brew Coffee, Too Good & Co, and YoCrunch.With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world:One Planet. One Health BY YOU.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 federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law clickhere.