Milk Valorization Senior Manager - Milk Valorization, MVU Formulation
About the job
- A minimum Bachelor of Science degree in a related field such as Engineering, Food Science, or Procurement.
- Strong expertise in dairy science and formulation, including dairy ingredient functionality; a research and innovation profile is preferred.
- A minimum of 7 years of work experience in a consumer packaged goods company or related dairy experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience developing and implementing strategic plans.
- Ability to manage a portfolio of projects and initiatives while prioritizing based on strategic objectives and resource constraints.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in both corporate and dairy industry environments.
- Strong business development skills, including experience building partnerships and expanding market reach.
- Ability to provide clear direction, guidance, and support to the project execution team.
- Ability to anticipate business needs, market trends, and emerging technologies related to milk processing and valorization systems.
- Strong understanding of dairy processing operations, milk component valorization, dairy science, formulation, and milk components.
- Ability to translate formulation and product knowledge into business value through formula cost analysis and ingredient substitution.
- Ability to connect technical and process opportunities with financial and strategic business outcomes.
- Ability to evaluate risks, operational constraints, and opportunities in complex environments.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences and engage cross-functional, PMO, factory, North American, global senior-leader, and external-partner stakeholders.
- Develop and implement long-term strategic plans for milk valorization, aligned with business objectives, milk sourcing and regenerative agriculture strategies, and market trends.
- Identify future opportunities to maximize the value of dairy streams through innovation, process optimization, and ingredient independence strategies.
- Connect recipe design, bill of materials structure, and cost optimization to drive value capture; leverage formulation knowledge to unlock innovation and efficiencies.
- Identify and develop opportunities to create incremental value from milk streams and co-products while supporting profitability and sustainability objectives.
- Partner cross-functionally with factories, operations, research and innovation, procurement, and supply teams to identify process improvement opportunities and implement scalable solutions.
- Support the development of ingredient independence strategies by leveraging internal capabilities, existing and capital expenditure assets, and valorization technologies.
- Champion milk valorization unit projects through the LIM process by gaining stakeholder buy-in, soliciting feedback, and addressing concerns.
- Support overall milk supply and regenerative agriculture strategies as an active participant on the internal milk sourcing team.
- Act as a company ambassador and share and promote the milk valorization story.
- Lead the milk valorization unit portfolio and guide its strategic direction and prioritization.
- A research and innovation profile related to dairy ingredient functionality.
About the company
Danone is a global food and beverage company with three main divisions: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. It markets brands like Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Evian, Nutricia, and Volvic across more than 120 countries with over 100,000 employees. Its products aim to support health through everyday nutrition and hydration, including dairy, plant-based options, and infant nutrition. The company pursues social and environmental goals under the One Planet. One Health framework and seeks B Corp certification by 2025, differentiating itself through a mission-driven approach and broad sustainability commitments.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1919
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- H1 2026 sales rose 3.5% to €13.94 billion; margin reached 13.3%.
- Danone confirmed 2026 guidance on August 26, 2026, despite inflation and higher capex.
- September 2026 bond issuance extended maturities, while Volvic investment targets 220 million liters saved.
What critics are saying
- Paris prosecutors opened five baby-milk investigations on February 13, 2026 after contamination recalls.
- January 2026 infant-formula recalls triggered complaints across jurisdictions, risking fines and trust collapse.
- Bridgeton, New Jersey closed in 2026; Danone North America cut 100-plus plant-based jobs.
What makes Danone unique
- Danone owns health-led brands across dairy, waters, infant nutrition, and complete meals.
- Danone completed Huel on September 4, 2026, adding direct-to-consumer functional nutrition capability.
- Danone's enterprise mission and B Corp ambition differentiate it in sustainability-focused hiring.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Parental Leave
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Childcare Support
Meal Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Training Programs
Conference Attendance Budget
Tuition Reimbursement
Gym Membership
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
11%1 year growth
12%2 year growth
12%Danone is investing over €50 million in its Volvic bottling facility in France through 2030 to improve environmental performance. The programme focuses on ecological preservation, operational modernisation, and regional engagement. A primary upgrade includes deploying water reuse technology at the Chancet facility. The installation will make it the first French natural mineral water plant to repurpose treated wastewater for industrial operations, conserving 220 million litres of water annually. The investment also funds a more efficient bottling line, decarbonisation measures, and workforce upskilling. Beginning in 2027, Danone will host a water conference at the site with academic, institutional, and industrial partners. In 2025, Danone's Waters division posted revenue of €4.85 billion, down 2.6% on a reported basis but up 1.9% like-for-like.
Danone has issued a triple-tranche bond totaling €1.5 billion to support liquidity management and extend its debt maturity profile. The offering comprises three €500 million tranches: 18-month notes with a floating coupon of 3-month Euribor +0.30%, 5-year notes with a 4.0910% fixed coupon, and 9-year notes with a 4.4180% fixed coupon. Settlement is expected on 28 September 2026, with listing on Euronext Paris. The company said the bond issue was widely subscribed by a diversified investor base. Danone is rated BBB+ with stable outlook by Standard & Poor's and Baa1 with stable outlook by Moody's. The food and beverage company generated €27.3 billion in sales in 2025.
Arcor and Danone have injected $30 million into Mastellone Hermanos to cancel bank debt, less than a month after taking joint control of the Argentine dairy company. The funds come from La Serenísima Unida, the vehicle both groups created to consolidate the business, and will be applied as an irrevocable contribution towards future share subscription. The capital injection arrives at a critical time for Mastellone. In the first half of the year, La Serenísima reported losses of 4.79 billion pesos, compared to 1.16 billion pesos in the same period the previous year. The company also showed financial debts of around 259.19 billion pesos. The new joint venture combines Mastellone's milk, cheese, and butter operations with Danone Argentina's yoghurt and dessert business, aiming to achieve greater scale and efficiency in a challenging market environment.
Danone reported Q2 2026 sales up 4.2% on a like-for-like basis, with volume/mix increasing 1.9% and price rising 2.3%. The EMEA region grew 3.6%, Americas 4.3%, and APAC 5.2%, driven by competitive performance in China's infant milk formula and strong aqua waters results. For the first half of 2026, sales reached €13.94 billion, up 3.5% like-for-like. Recurring operating margin improved 12 basis points to 13.3%, supported by productivity gains despite inflation. Recurring earnings per share rose 0.9% to €1.92, whilst free cash flow totalled €0.9 billion. The company confirmed its 2026 guidance, expecting like-for-like sales growth between 3% and 5%, with recurring operating income growing faster than sales. Danone recently signed agreements to acquire Huel and Made Group in APAC.
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