Site Initiatives Lead: Innovation, Planning & Execution

Danone; Mount Crawford (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Bonding Leave

Job summary

Danone U.S. is seeking a Site Initiative Execution Leader based in Mount Crawford, VA to drive the Site Initiatives Master Plan, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and ensure safe, cost‑effective execution of manufacturing initiatives.

The role emphasizes PQCDSM accuracy, staged governance, and leadership of innovations from definition through start‑up, with a focus on delivering value to our plant and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or project execution.
• Experience leading site-level initiatives or innovation execution in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Site Initiatives Master Plan (IMP) aligned with plant priorities.
• Lead integrated master planning for site resource planning and initiative execution.
• Ensure PQCDSM accuracy in prefeasibility and feasibility assessments.
• Own factory initiative COGS assumptions and financial impacts.
• Serve as site SPOC for innovation, renovation, productivity and sourcing projects.
• Drive trials, start-ups and scale-ups with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor performance and lead post-launch reviews for continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Advanced degree or PM/Operations certification (preferred)

Job description

Danone U.S. is seeking a Site Initiative Execution Leader based in Mount Crawford, VA to drive the Site Initiatives Master Plan, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and ensure safe, cost‑effective execution of manufacturing initiatives.

The role emphasizes PQCDSM accuracy, staged governance, and leadership of innovations from definition through start‑up, with a focus on delivering value to our plant and customers.