Top 18 Manufacturing lead Jobs in Bridgewater Va

Start-up Leader
Danone —Mount Crawford, VA
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Overtime
- Engineering
- 3 years
- Ability to climb stairs
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
11d
Group Leader Assembly, 1st Shift
Wieland —Verona, VA
- $32.00 - $36.05 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Launch Leader
Danone —Mount Crawford, VA
- $120,000 - $158,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Engineering
- Ability to climb stairs
- 8 years
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
10d
Lead Cone Line
VPGC, LLC. —Hinton, VA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Group Leader Welder - 1st Shift
Wieland —Staunton, VA
- $33.25 - $38.39 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Quality Assurance Lead
Novolex —Grottoes, VA
- $34 - $39 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Training & development
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
6d
LEAD I - grade 4
George's Inc. —Harrisonburg, VA
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- No experience needed
- Entry level
Senior Manufacturing Project & Innovation Leader (Site Initiative Execution Leader)
Danone —Mount Crawford, VA
- $150,000 - $190,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Engineering
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
11d
Quality Drug Product Design Lead
Merck —Elkton, VA
- $142,400 - $224,100 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
11d
Lead Second Shift
VPGC, LLC. —Hinton, VA
- $18.51 - $20.51 an hour
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
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Quality Drug Substance Design Lead
Merck —Elkton, VA
- $142,400 - $224,100 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
11d
Lead Breast Trim Line Turkeys
VPGC, LLC. —Hinton, VA
- $18.54 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
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Cone Line Lead - Cone Line B 2nd Shift Liberty
Farmer Focus —Harrisonburg, VA
- $23.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Operations Lead - Leg Debone 1st Shift Liberty
Farmer Focus —Harrisonburg, VA
- $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
13d
Operations Lead - Cut-up & Rehang 2nd Shift Liberty
Farmer Focus —Harrisonburg, VA
- $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
13d
Sr Operational Excellence Lead
Chemtrade —United States
- $150,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Travel
- Opportunities for advancement

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Start-up Leader

Danone -
Mount Crawford, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$90,000 - $110,000 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Prescription drug insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Short Intro and About the Job:

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Start-Up Leader (SUL) based in Mt. Crawford, Virginia!

Start‑Up Leader (SUL) is accountable for leading the successful start‑up of assigned initiatives in alignment with Global Initiatives Management standards. The role ensures readiness, risk mitigation, and delivery of initiative objectives while supporting zero-loss ambition at the site.

This position is responsible for managing the full startup lifecycle from planning and risk assessment to execution and final closeout while improving quality, minimizing downtime, and accelerating productivity. Acting as the primary operations point of contact, the Start-Up Leader (SUL) ensures seamless integration of new processes into plant systems, supports continuous improvement efforts, and enables manufacturing teams to achieve sustainable, high-performance outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:

Insuring project goals are met within 2 months of start up
Delivering initiative outcomes that support compelling business needs by improving:
- Quality-by-design
- Reduction of plant unplanned downtime associated with the initiative
- Productivity and speed to deliver results
Owns the site start‑up team assigned to the initiative
Owns the Start Up Management, including Daily Direction Setting routines and communication with Operations on progress against tasks, deliverables, and results
Owns the integration of initiative deliverables into plant standard systems
Owns tracking, reporting, and final close‑out of:
- Start‑Up process performance
- Overall initiative deliverables
Maintain the Change Masterplan and Dashboard across the initiative lifecycle – use for launch leader
Ensure system scope, documentation, and start‑up readiness
Train and qualify teams Start Up Management + and supporting tools
Support Site Start Up Management+ Standard Work Process health checks and IM Pillar assessments
Provide support to core operations as needed
Enable early manufacturing involvement and align on start‑up success criteria
Charter and lead the initiative start‑up team and communication plan
Own completion of the GSUM+ Initiative Tracker
Lead Manufacturing Readiness, Instantaneous Start Up Risk Assessments, and Technology, Transfer and Training plans
Coordinate plant‑level risk mitigation with operations and external partners
Own staffing, resourcing, and start‑up support
Serve as the single operations point of contact for pre/post start‑up actions, issue resolution, and cross‑functional alignment
All other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; taste and/or smell, talk and hear.
Ability to bend & stoop at waist level as well as bend & twist neck and head.
The employee must regularly endure repetitive minimal to moderate lifting 10lbs up to 50lbs and occasional team lifting above 50lbs. Requires normal range of hearing and vision (including colors) to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and results.
The employee is frequently standing on a concrete surface for 8-, 10- or 12-hour shifts
Occasionally may need to climb stairs, step ladders, stool.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and may be exposed to loud noises in the plant. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, risk of electrical shock and vibration

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems

Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this position is: $90K - $110K per year. 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.

About You:

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we’re looking for, including both required and preferred criteria:

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or GED required
4-year engineering degree or equivalent preferred
Or 3 plus years manufacturing experience with demonstrated technical aptitude and leadership

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Analytical and problem-solving skills
Fundamental skills in influencing and persuasion
Strong interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
Ability to work in a fluid environment
Ability to identify problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions
Ability to be self-directed with little supervision
Ability to adjust schedule to support 24/7 Manufacturing Operation, may include working overtime, night shift and/or weekends as needed.

About Us, We offer and What's next:

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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Start-up Leader

Group Leader Assembly, 1st Shift

Launch Leader

Lead Cone Line

Group Leader Welder - 1st Shift

Quality Assurance Lead

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Senior Manufacturing Project & Innovation Leader (Site Initiative Execution Leader)

Quality Drug Product Design Lead

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Quality Drug Substance Design Lead

Lead Breast Trim Line Turkeys

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