Thursday, October 14, 2010

Supply Chain Intern/Co-Op

Are you interested in starting a career in Supply Chain or Logistics? At Dannon we currently have 2 Supply Chain co-ops and internships. If you are interested please read the following job description and apply via the link provided below. As always, should you have any questions or concerns you can reach me at danielle.rutigliano@dannon.com. I look forward to hearing from you!


WE HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL INSIDE. DO YOU?
There is something very special inside our company. You can see it reflected in our products, our way of doing business and our relationships with the wider world. Most of all you can see it reflected in our culture and our people.

The Dannon Company, one of the fastest growing consumer product companies in the US, is part of Groupe Danone, a world leader in the food and beverage industry. Established in the US in 1942, Dannon is America’s premier fresh dairy company offering consumers a wide variety of brands and products. Everyday, we leverage our expertise in developing and marketing innovative fresh dairy food brands to bring health through food to everyone, everywhere. Our corporate culture and core values foster individual professional growth. We reward entrepreneurialism and teamwork. For further information regarding our company, please visit our website at www.dannon.com.

Position Summary
Internship Program
Primary purpose: To work with a team to evaluate and improve a process or method creating added value including cost savings to the department/company.

Responsibilities:
• Work closely with a team and mentor
• Evaluate the impact and show results
• Attend intern trainings and events
• Deliver final project(s) of highest quality that can have a positive impact on the business
• Network/partner with peers, managers, buddies, HR and colleagues in other functions
• Present to leadership team at the end of the internship program

Qualifications
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Ability to bring project to closure with significant results
• Excellent communication, computer and organizational skills
• Passionate, hard worker with flexibility to evolve in a dynamic environment
• Business acumen
• Quick learner and self-starter; demonstrated analytical & leadership skills
• Demonstrated success in a cross-functional, collaborative team environment

EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Please apply at:

https://rexfront.com/psc/REXUPRD/APPLICANT2/CUST/c/HRS_HRAM.FRONT_OFFICE.GBL?&PAGE=FRONT_OFFICE&SiteId=10019&JobOpeningId=22536&JobPstSeq=1&JobBoard=Y&DnJbId=1J2B00343

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Engineering Leaders (All Levels)- Minster, Ohio

People are our passion. Health is our ambition. Nature is our inspiration.
At Dannon- Minster, Ohio we have Something Special Inside. Do you?

The Dannon Company, Inc. (NYSE: DA) is one of the nation’s fastest growing fresh dairy companies. At Dannon, we continually leverage our expertise to develop and market innovative cultured fresh dairy products in the United States as we respond to consumer needs with nutritious new products and flavors. Our culture and values foster individual professional growth, entrepreneurialism, and teamwork.

Dannon- Minster, Ohio is one of the largest yogurt manufacturing plants in the world where ongoing capital projects make it a highly automated and technologically advanced facility. Dannon- Minster, Ohio was featured in “2009 Plants of the Year” (by Food & Beverage Packaging) thanks to our highly motivated workforce and continuous improvement programs.

Your future with us!
If you’re up for the challenge, we invite you to apply and further explore the Dannon-Minster, Ohio Engineering Leadership Development Program at:

https://rexfront.com/psc/REXUPRD/APPLICANT2/CUST/c/HRS_HRAM.FRONT_OFFICE.GBL?&PAGE=FRONT_OFFICE&SiteId=10019&JobOpeningId=22256&JobPstSeq=2&JobBoard=Y&DnJbId=2J9B00343

We look for talented individuals who are recent graduates or are experienced performers in the following technical areas:

- Production, Processing & Warehouse Supervisors
- Continuous Improvement Engineers
- Quality Engineers
- Packaging Engineers
- Automation Engineers and more!

We also invite you to explore the area. We are 1 hour from Dayton and 2 hours from Cincinnati and Columbus. Our community and surrounding area is a safe and affordable place to live and raise a family with great schools, athletics and more!

EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Tuesday, September 7, 2010

2 New Junior Positions with Dannon in Minster, Ohio!

2 new junior positions have now opened up in our Minster, Ohio facility- Plant Cost Accountant (requisition #: 21165) and Associate Buyer- Engineering (requisition #: 22203).

If you are interested in starting a career in finance or accounting the Plant Cost Accountant position may be of interest to you. Please see the below job description and link to apply:

Plant Cost Accountant- Minster, OH

Standing in the future and creating possibilities
There is something very special inside our company. You can see it reflected in our products, our way of doing business and our relationships with stakeholders. Since its establishment in 1942, Dannon prides itself on consistently delivering high quality; wholesome products that respond to consumer needs and bring health.

Our corporate culture and values are based on empowerment and delivery. We foster cohesion and collective performance by enabling high performance teams looking for breakthrough innovations and success. Our Managers are committed to inspiring teams and themselves, breaking silos and bringing to life our vision and mission.

Position Summary
This position exists in a manufacturing plant to learn Dannon Operations Finance in the area of reporting of plant financial results, fixed assets, month end close, efficiency reporting, material loss and labor variance follow up.

This position provides timely and specific financial information to assist Operations Management Team in making informed decisions.

This position will be entry-level with a focus on Dannon Operations Finance which includes milk accounting, loss & labor analysis inventory control, fixed asset accounting, spare parts, controllable cost control, utility tracking and internal controls in a continuous improvement environment. Job functions will rely heavily on Microsoft Excel & SAP. Development will revolve around a rotational training development plan, capacity to analyze key performance indicators and their impact on plant operations, and the ability to work with multiple functional groups at the Plant level. This position will be a growth position with transition plan into senior accountant role after 1-2 years. Responsibilities will include:

- Input/learn/report weekly key performance indicators and ensure their accuracy to understand and communicate impact of these measure to the business.
- Quickly analyze data, identify variances and benchmark information against other locations.
- Learn plant cost accounting functions with an emphasis on month end close, material loss and labor variance analysis, spare parts, fixed assets and report preparation for use by Corporate HQ and local plant management.
- Ability to find gaps in financial controls & analysis and develop effective processes, which close the respective shortfalls.
- Execute effective analysis of material flow impact on inventory controls with ability to determine gaps and plan corrective actions.
-Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize in a Continuous Improvement manufacturing environment.

Qualifications
- BA or BS in Accounting
- 0 to 2 years experience
- Information systems understanding (SAP)
- Excellent MS Excel and Word skills
- Ability to communicate complex accounting information verbally and in writing
- Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, prioritize, adaptability, flexibility
- Solid interpersonal, analytical and technical skills

EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no personal or agency calls.

Please apply at: https://rexfront.com/psc/REXUPRD/APPLICANT2/CUST/c/HRS_HRAM.FRONT_OFFICE.GBL?&PAGE=FRONT_OFFICE&SiteId=10019&JobOpeningId=21165&JobPstSeq=1&JobBoard=Y&DnJbId=1J11B00343

If you are interested in beginning a career in engineering or buying/purchasing, the below job may be of interest to you:


Associate Buyer- Engineering- Minster, OH


Embark on a personal voyage of growth at Dannon
There is something very special inside our company. You can see it reflected in our products, our way of doing business and our relationships with stakeholders. Since its establishment in 1942, Dannon prides itself on consistently delivering high quality; wholesome products that respond to consumer needs and bring health.

Our corporate culture and values are based on empowerment and delivery. We energize and nourish our people by giving everyone the freedom to explore great ideas and pursue genuine innovation. Our leaders are accessible and supportive of your growth and development. We listen with empathy and together discover new possibilities and opportunities.

Position Summary

As part of the Dannon North American SSD industrial investments (CAPEX) team, the primary purpose of this position is to manage related projects at one of the three US plants located in West Jordan, Utah, Fort Worth, Texas and Minster, Ohio. The SSD CAPEX Manager will need to have proven project management, communication, collaborative, analytical and negotiation skills.

Position functions:
• Implementation of sourcing strategies aligned to the Category sourcing team strategies
• Project management – involved and contributes to each phase of the CAPEX projects (start, request for quotes, negotiation, supplier selection, contracting, project execution, project closing); the individual will be co-leader with the Industrial team to guarantee successful starts & completions of projects with respect to budget, quality and timing
• Category management; Establish and develop sourcing strategies for a key market such as process, packaging utilities or construction
• Supplier relationships – set targets as well as to manage & evaluate supplier performance
• Budgeting process - involvement with the Industrial and Finance teams toward preparation and control during the year, including costs & productivity management
• Project financial management – preparation of capital requests and analysis of supplier quoted cost as well as solution’s total cost of ownership in order to present most cost effective solution
• Financial Reporting - analysis, control and animation of the CAPEX results;
• Methodology – strict adherence to regulation and food safety standards for 100% of the projects
• Networking with SSD peers; acts as a catalyst in bringing forward best practices, cross project leverage & knowledge and collaboration

Qualifications
• BS degree in engineering or business focus on production management and industrial experience
• 3 - 5 years or related experience
• Demonstrated collaborative & network animation capabilities
• People management: although the position does not involve direct reports, the individual must demonstrate future capability as well as demonstrated cross-functional / peer to peer leadership through coaching and stewardship
• Project management skills and behavior
• Curious, open minded, ability to work in multicultural environment and easily adaptable
• Result and business driven with passion for excellence
• Proactive: anticipates issues/opportunities & can work through multiple simultaneous projects
• Strategic and rigorous data analysis capability
• Team spirited; drives and lead change by engaging people
• Resilience, determination, and flexibility
• Comfortable in facing paradoxes or contradictions with resilience and tenacity
• When developing a new project, looks for ideas and best practices within and/or outside the organization
• Take responsibility in developing itself by actively looking for feedback

EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no personal or agency calls.

Please apply at: https://rexfront.com/psc/REXUPRD/APPLICANT2/CUST/c/HRS_HRAM.FRONT_OFFICE.GBL?&PAGE=FRONT_OFFICE&SiteId=10019&JobOpeningId=22203&JobPstSeq=1&JobBoard=Y&DnJbId=1J12B00343

Friday, August 20, 2010

Goodbye Interns!

Wow I can't believe our summer internship program is over! It's been a great experience learning about how an internship program is rolled out as well as learning a lot from the different perspectives of the interns. Although I am sad to see the interns go back to school, we are also preparing for our fall campus recruiting season. If you are interested in becoming a future Dannon intern please feel free to reach out to me at danielle.rutigliano@dannon.com. I look forward to speaking with you soon!

Monday, May 24, 2010

2010 Internship Kick-Off!

Today is the first day of our 2010 internship program and we are very excited to have all 45 of our interns with us at Dannon this summer! We have a lot of fun events planned including a NYC excursion, lunch and learns with the different department heads at Dannon and much more. If you think you may be a good candidate for our summer internship program next year, please check dannon.com/careers around March 2011 as that is when we begin to become aware of our internship openings for the summer. I look forward to speaking with you!

Friday, April 30, 2010

Calling all Engineers!

Calling all Engineers! Dannon is looking for a bright, driven Engineer student for our open Capex Buyer Internship located in West Jordan, UT. I can tell what some of you may be thinking...

What is Capex?
They are Capital Expenditures, which are investment in Capital assets to increase our plants production capacity, creating future benefits

Hope that helps, I look forward to speaking with you!

P.S. Dannon's 2010 Summer Internship program begins in less than a month!
P.P.S. See the Capex Buyer Intern job description below!

Capex Buyer Intern- West Jordan, UT
We have something special inside. Do you?

There is something very special inside our company. You can see it reflected in our products, our way of doing business and our relationships with the wider world. Most of all you can see it reflected in our culture and our people.

The Dannon Company, one of the fastest growing consumer product companies in the US, is part of Groupe Danone, a world leader in the food and beverage industry. Established in the US in 1942, Dannon is America’s premier fresh dairy company offering consumers a wide variety of brands and products. Everyday, we leverage our expertise in developing and marketing innovative fresh dairy food brands to bring health through food to everyone, everywhere. Our corporate culture and core values foster individual professional growth. We reward entrepreneurialism and teamwork. For further information regarding our company, please visit our website at www.dannon.com.

Position Summary
With an ambitious growth plan, the Dannon Company, Inc. is expecting around 100 million dollars of capital investment per year to support and increase the production capacity of its 3 plants in Ohio, Texas and Utah. The Investment team is developing strategies to decrease the costs and durations of the projects while keeping quality standards high.

In this context, the role and mission of the CAPEX buyer intern will be:
1) To develop cost benchmarks database for Processing project – this database will be key in the implementation of new strategies and projects
- Based on past projects data
- Using the support and expertise of the technical and SSD team on site
- Contacting suppliers to understand their cost structure
- Developing the main ratios that will be used to analyze future projects
2) To assist the Investment Manager with on-going projects:
- Request for Information/Quotation/Proposal (RFx) preparation
- Offer analysis and recommendations
- Manage contract and project follow-up

- The candidate will be based in the West Jordan, Utah plant, reporting to the Investment manager in place.
- In order to develop thorough database, he or she will have to get contacts throughout the organization: plants technical managers and engineers, investment managers, operators etc. to get feedback and understand each project’s context and scope.
- He or she will also be exposed to local and international suppliers to conduct RFx and manage projects.

Qualifications - Pursuing a Bachelor degree in engineering (Manufacturing or Mechanical preferred)
- Business oriented minor is a plus
- MS Excel and PowerPoint proficient
- Strong analytic and communication skills are required
- Strong desire to learn with a proactive manner

EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no personal or agency calls.

Please apply at: https://rexfront.com/psc/REXUPRD/APPLICANT2/CUST/c/HRS_HRAM.FRONT_OFFICE.GBL?&PAGE=FRONT_OFFICE&SiteId=10019&JobOpeningId=20399&JobPstSeq=1&JobBoard=Y&DnJbId=1J8B00343

Monday, April 26, 2010

2 New Internships in Irvine, CA!

Hi everyone! Two new internships have been posted for our Irvine, CA office. The two internships are in Sales and Marketing. Below are the job descriptions, please apply through their respective links. I look forward to speaking with you soon!

Sales Intern- Irvine, CAWe have something special inside. Do you?
There is something very special inside our company. You can see it reflected in our products, our way of doing business and our relationships with the wider world. Most of all you can see it reflected in our culture and our people.

The Dannon Company, one of the fastest growing consumer product companies in the US, is part of Groupe Danone, a world leader in the food and beverage industry. Established in the US in 1942, Dannon is America’s premier fresh dairy company offering consumers a wide variety of brands and products. Everyday, we leverage our expertise in developing and marketing innovative fresh dairy food brands to bring health through food to everyone, everywhere. Our corporate culture and core values foster individual professional growth. We reward entrepreneurialism and teamwork. For further information regarding our company, please visit our website at www.dannon.com.

2010 Internship Program
Primary purpose: To work with a team to evaluate and improve a process or method creating added value including cost savings to the department/company.

Program Summary:
- Work closely with a team and mentor
- Attend intern trainings and events
- Deliver final project(s) of highest quality that can have a positive impact on the business
- Network/partner with peers, managers, buddies, HR and colleagues in other functions
- Present to leadership team at the end of the internship program

Sales Internship in Category Management
Examples of Key Projects:
- Assist in managing preparation of data analysis utilizing industry sources (IRI, Consumer Data, and Customer Loyalty Card Data, retailer specific data) in order to understand trends. Gain exposure to and experience in providing fact-based, tangible recommendations supporting Category Management and key Sales initiatives.
- Assist in the preparation of assortment, schematic, plan-o-gram and merchandising analysis and recommendations to the customers, with guidance from Category Management Team Leader
- Help support the development of retailer presentations, business reviews, new item presentations and other customer meetings
- Exposure to and work on the creation and distribution of monthly sales reports (e.g. top line, ranking, space to share, new item tracking, display, etc).
- Work with the Category Management Team in utilizing Shopper Insight Tools to formulate recommendations in support of AMPS (Assortment, Merchandising, Pricing and Shelving) and Shelf Expansion Initiatives

Qualifications - Pursuing BBA in Business Administration or other pertinent major; Prefer expected graduation date of Summer 2010
- Quick learner and self-starter
- Demonstrated analytical skills and leadership ability
- Strong project management skills
- Demonstrated success in a cross-functional, collaborative team environment

EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no personal or agency calls.

Please apply at: https://rexfront.com/psc/REXUPRD/APPLICANT2/CUST/c/HRS_HRAM.FRONT_OFFICE.GBL?&PAGE=FRONT_OFFICE&SiteId=10019&JobOpeningId=20578&JobPstSeq=1&JobBoard=Y&DnJbId=1J7B00343


Marketing Intern- Irvine, CA
We have something special inside. Do you?

There is something very special inside our company. You can see it reflected in our products, our way of doing business and our relationships with the wider world. Most of all you can see it reflected in our culture and our people.

The Dannon Company, one of the fastest growing consumer product companies in the US, is part of Groupe Danone, a world leader in the food and beverage industry. Established in the US in 1942, Dannon is America’s premier fresh dairy company offering consumers a wide variety of brands and products. Everyday, we leverage our expertise in developing and marketing innovative fresh dairy food brands to bring health through food to everyone, everywhere. Our corporate culture and core values foster individual professional growth. We reward entrepreneurialism and teamwork. For further information regarding our company, please visit our website at www.dannon.com.

2010 Internship Program
Primary purpose: To work with a team to evaluate and improve a process or method creating added value including cost savings to the department/company.

Program Summary:
• Work closely with a team and mentor
• Attend intern trainings and events
• Deliver final project(s) of highest quality that can have a positive impact on the business
• Network/partner with peers, managers, buddies , HR and colleagues in other functions
• Present to leadership team at the end of the internship program

Marketing Internship
Examples of Key Projects:
• Conduct marketing and business analyses that guide decision making, including:
- Analyzing key performance measures to determine impact of marketing initiatives
- Presenting analyses to senior management
• Execute key brand marketing programs, including:
- Product innovation, including packaging & product improvement
- Development of sales communication materials
• Assist in execution of brand marketing plans, including:
- Market research
- Consumer promotions
- Brand communication
• Integrally involved in managing multiple brand marketing budgets totaling $200MM+ annual spend

Qualifications• Pursuing MBA or BBA in Marketing; Prefer expected graduation date of Summer 2010
• Quick learner and self-starter
• Demonstrated analytical skills and leadership ability
• Strong project management skills
• Demonstrated success in a cross-functional, collaborative team environment

EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no personal or agency calls.

Please apply at: https://rexfront.com/psc/REXUPRD/APPLICANT2/CUST/c/HRS_HRAM.FRONT_OFFICE.GBL?&PAGE=FRONT_OFFICE&SiteId=10019&JobOpeningId=20576&JobPstSeq=2&JobBoard=Y&DnJbId=2J6B00343