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At Danone, manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demands is a key driver for our plant teams.

We have an opening for a Reliability Utilities Leader based in Jacksonville, FL! The Utilities Reliability Leader will be responsible for overseeing and executing the day-to-day operations, systems repair, and maintenance support of the Jacksonville Utilities Systems. Equipment within their control includes ammonia and glycol refrigeration, steam boilers, air compressors, electrical distribution, sewer systems, cooling towers, water treatment, HVAC, and facilities. In addition, the leader will assist the Maintenance team with any expertise when needed to assist the operations.

This coverage will be Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday - Day Shift.Flexibility and off shift coverage will need to be available during emergencies or special projects to ensure plant operations.

Key responsibilities you will have,

• Ensure the safety of our people and the quality of our products at all times.
• Perform routine monitoring, maintenance, and repairs on all utility systems, including but not limited to ammonia and glycol refrigeration, steam boilers, air compressors, electrical distribution, sewer systems, cooling towers, water treatment, HVAC, water softeners, and facilities.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with utility systems to minimize downtime and ensure continuous plant operations.
• Assist in the installation of new utility systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Monitor utility systems to ensure optimal performance and identify potential issues before they become critical.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and system performance.
• Ensure all utility systems comply with relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with other departments, including production and engineering, to support manufacturing operations.
• Attend and support all line meetings as part of the Daily Direction Setting (DDS) process.
• Own Breakdown Elimination, Defect Handling, and Planning and Scheduling of the Utilities Systems.
• Work with plant leaders in the development and execution of the Plan for the Day and loss elimination activities.
• Communicate metrics for maintenance and reliability activities. Own and drive improvement around planned and unplanned downtime, breakdowns, MTBF, and MTTR metrics.
• Follow up on safety, quality, and major losses with root cause analysis.
• Support off-shift critical work and emergency repairs when required.
• Identify gaps and roadblocks to successful execution of utility maintenance plans and develop plans to close gaps.
• Monitor metrics, develop plans, and propose solutions for improvement.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process, support cost goals, and identify productivity opportunities.
• Support Planned Maintenance Pillar, System, and Tools implementation.
• Support Systems and Equipment Ownership capability development.
• Lead and support Early Equipment Management Activities, including possible startup leadership for projects within their area.
• Be a member and valued contributor to one of Danone’s Operational Excellence Pillars.

Danone North America 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.