Director, Six Sigma & IWS – Q Pillar
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This strategic leadership role is responsible for shaping the Quality and Food Safety (QFS) vision across the manufacturing network and driving harmonized, data-driven continuous improvement. It integrates Lean Six Sigma expertise with end-to-end quality governance, capability building, and cultural transformation across all plants. The director will collaborate with department heads and process engineers to implement data-driven mindsets and process improvements systematically.
Responsibilities
- Lead change management efforts to implement data-driven mindset, right by design, and process improvements effectively
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement through adoption of Six Sigma, Statistical Process Controls and Lean methodologies
- Build the Six Sigma/SPC governance and network across US/Canada
- Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to project team members to build Lean Six Sigma capabilities
- Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools to enhance product superiority by design, improve process stability and capability
- Establish systems to collect, interpret, and analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
- Develop and deploy impactful SPC train-the-trainer modules
- Activate and build a strong and effective IWS Q pillar across all plants in US + Canada
- Develop and deploy IWS Q pillar master plan, train and coach plants, and integrate IWS capabilities into quality processes
- Prepare and present strategic roadmaps and performance dashboards to senior leadership
Requirements
- Expertise in food manufacturing
- Expertise in Lean tools
- Expertise in Six Sigma
- Expertise in statistical analysis
- Proficient in data analysis
- Proficient in statistical software (Minitab)
- Proficient process simulation tools
- Experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field
Skills
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About Danone
Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. They are one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, with a mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible. Their strong portfolio of brands inc...