Launch Leader

About the job

As a Launch Leader, you will play a key role in delivering the site’s transformation agenda. You will lead the Change Master Plan, ensuring that all initiatives are successfully implemented, smoothly integrated into operations, and deliver sustainable performance improvements.

This is a high-impact role with strong exposure to the Plant Leadership Team, where you will directly influence how we operate, perform, and grow.

Key Responsabilities:
Lead the end-to-end delivery of site initiatives, from early definition to start-up and stabilization.
Act as the bridge between project teams and plant operations, ensuring seamless execution.
Ensure initiatives achieve target performance (quality, productivity, downtime reduction).
Drive the implementation of GSUM+ standards and best practices across the site.
Coordinate all stakeholders (Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply) to ensure full alignment.
Lead and develop Start-up Leaders, ensuring consistent and high-quality execution.
Act as the go-to escalation point, removing barriers and accelerating decision-making.
About you

We are looking for a strong operations leader with a project mindset, someone who thrives in complex environments and enjoys making things happen.

Proven experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment (6–10 years).
Hybrid profile combining Operations and Project Management experience.
Strong expertise in GSUM+, IWS methodologies.
Ability to manage complex, cross-functional environments and multiple stakeholders.
Strong results orientation (performance, productivity, efficiency).
Experience in transformation and change management in plant environments.
Solid leadership skills with the ability to influence, coach and develop others.
Strong ownership mindset, resilience and decision-making capability.
About us

Working at Danone gives you the opportunity to impact more than 12 million consumers in Spain, where we lead the ranking of the most chosen brands in the country.

At Danone, you will work to make a vision a reality “One Planet, One Health”, and no matter your position, you can make an impact. Here you will have space to create, to innovate, to grow and, above all, to be yourself, thanks to our Inclusive Diversity culture, where we firmly believe that “our differences are what make the difference.” You will work with agile methodologies, in high‑performance teams where you will learn, influence and contribute to achieving concrete objectives and grow alongside the company.

We want you to come and see it for yourself, but if you would like more information first, click here to be fully convinced danoneespana.es At Danone, we are 100% committed to ensuring bias‑free recruitment processes and equal opportunities. All people involved in our selection processes are trained accordingly. Because what matters to us is what you can contribute—and nothing else.