Initiative Management Manager

Short Intro and About the Job

The Initiative Management Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all initiative-related activities within the organization. This role involves providing tools and work processes that consistently deliver all changes in a loss-free way. The manager will ensure seamless delivery of initiatives and improve speed-to-market.

Main responsibilities

Pillar Management:

Lead the Initiative Management Pillar to deliver start-ups for all changes in a way that improves speed-to-market and accelerates IWS progression.

Eliminate defects, rework, and losses in delivery of change by providing tools and standard work processes.

Project Objectives:

Achieve supply chain success criteria including safety, quality, production, cost, delivery, and morale.

Develop standards and capability to create defect-free designs before they are built.

Initiative Organization and Capability:

Ensure operations understand the project scope and execution strategy.

Conduct manufacturing readiness and risk assessments.

Establish and communicate operations success criteria and results.

Detailed Initiative Plan:

Develop integrated action plans, pre-production budgets, and overall execution schedules.

Manage technology transfer and training requirements.

Small Projects Management:

Oversee small projects.

Apply Global Start Up Management capability to execute all changes flawlessly.

Change Management:

Implement change management master plans and dashboards to sequence changes and resources.

Review project status, communicate schedules, and request help as needed.

Global Start-Up Management:

Achieve the fastest possible start of production from all changes while meeting established operation and project success criteria.

Skills and Needs Assessment:

Identify and prioritize current and future skill and knowledge training needs

About You

Educational Background

•Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Procurement, Operations, Engineering, R&I or another relevant subject

Technical Skills and Experiences required

• At least 3 years’ experience in Operations / R&I / C&P in a project related role
• Experience using MS Word, Excel, Power Point
• Experience in SAP and BI (Business Intelligence) is preferred
• Big affinity for understanding processes and interactions of product on process and vice versa
• Knowledge of IWS and P&G standards is a plus

Competencies to be successful on the job

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and readiness assessments.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results within deadlines.
• This role requires a proactive approach to managing initiatives and driving continuous improvement within the organization.
• The Initiative Management Manager will work closely with various departments to ensure seamless delivery of projects and initiatives.

About Us, We offer and What's next

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, Danone is a leading global food & beverage company built on three businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition. At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health - which reflects a strong belief that the health of people and the health of the planet are interconnected. We deliberately concentrate on high-growth and health-focused categories, and commit to operating in an efficient, sustainable and responsible manner. Check out the link below to find out more about Danone in Japan. http://www.danone.co.jp/ Danone Japan is a certified B Corporation and is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Marital Status / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity Danone Japan doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.