Line Lead (Unit Manager)

Job Details

Posted: Thursday, 21 August 2025
Deadline: Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Negotiable

Job Description

The Line Lead, also known as a Unit Manager, is responsible for leading a team and overseeing the implementation of manufacturing systems to improve line efficiency and production. This role holds full accountability for the line's business results and organizational capabilities across all shifts. The Line Lead will work closely with other teams to achieve production goals while ensuring strict adherence to safety and food quality standards.

Requirements

  • National Diploma in Operations Management, Engineering, Food Technology or equivalent.
  • Ideally has had a line assignment in manufacturing minimum 5 years.
  • Have In depth knowledge of end-to-end production line.
  • Previous experience in project management
  • Understand manufacturing systems such as: eSIM, SAP, and any other manufacturing system

Responsibilities

  • The Line Lead leads the Production Lead and Maintenance Lead in the implementation and development of manufacturing systems and contributes to line efficiency and production.
  • The Line Lead is responsible for the line results and equipment owner capability development, as well as identifying opportunities and gaps, and participating in productivity and efficiency projects to eliminate inefficiencies on the line.
  • The Line Lead has full accountability across 24 hours and multiple shifts for the business results and organizational capabilities of the production line.
  • The Line Lead must work collaboratively with various teams to achieve set production goals.
  • In addition, the Line Lead is also responsible for ensuring work safety and food quality by following strict safety procedures and quality standards

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Additional Instructions

To apply, please use the provided URL to access the official Danone careers portal. You can submit your application directly on their site.

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