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Danone

Global foods and beverages company

Water Resource Protection Manager

Environmental EngineeringPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeVolvic, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bac+5 level qualification from an engineering school or a Master 2 in water management, territorial planning, agronomy, or agriculture.
  • Basic knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, territorial planning, agronomy, and agriculture.
  • Knowledge of agricultural and forestry operations.
  • At least one successful experience managing multi-stakeholder projects related to water preservation.
  • Ability to interact with local-government technical representatives on sanitation and water management, farmers, consulting firms, and environmental associations specializing in biodiversity.
  • Strong communication skills, including synthesis, oral communication, and writing.
  • Interest in fieldwork and the agricultural sector.
  • Knowledge of geographic information system tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, and Excel is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Define and evaluate actions to protect the Volvic impluvium, including understanding land use and practices, identifying and managing pollution risks such as pesticides and nitrates against mineral-water quality criteria, and monitoring water uses and surface- and groundwater-monitoring data.
  • Coordinate the deployment of protection actions with stakeholders, including sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices with local farmers and supply-chain representatives.
  • Coordinate reasoned development in towns and villages, including drinking-water supply, sanitation, reduced road salting, zero-pesticide programs, and fuel-tank decommissioning, in collaboration with local technical services and residents.
  • Coordinate actions for natural areas and biodiversity, including wetlands, forests, trails, and marshes, with environmental-protection associations and relevant stakeholders.
  • Organize and lead CEPIV board meetings and manage relationships with elected officials and municipal authorities.
  • Manage CEPIV administration and finances, including contracts, correspondence, funding, and payments.
  • Define CEPIV's roadmap, including its schedule, partners, and budget.
  • Contribute to internal communications at the Volvic site with the local team and external communications through CEPIV materials, events, and media, supporting Danone teams including the general secretariat and Marketing.
  • Monitor land-acquisition opportunities and assess risks, recommending acquisitions or sales.
  • Contribute to securing mineral-water infrastructure connecting boreholes to the factory, including pipelines.
  • Manage a two-person team responsible for maintaining company green spaces at the Goulet and Chancet sites, with support from the local RSE and environment team.
  • Travel regularly to other SAEME sites as part of the expert team.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of geographic information system tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, and Excel.

About the Company

Danone

Global foods and beverages company

Danone is a global food and beverage company focused on Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. It sells brands like Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Evian, Nutricia, and Volvic across more than 120 markets, employing over 100,000 people. Its products aim to support health and sustainability, guided by the One Planet. One Health framework and 2030 goals, with a plan to pursue B Corp certification by 2025. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven approach, the Entreprise à Mission status in France, and strong sustainability commitments across a diversified brand portfolio to bring healthy, sustainable eating to as many people as possible.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1919

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