Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

You will support the I2M and IIM process for site / cluster and ensure  effective planning and execution of change as it relates to new and existing products, packaging and processes for a plant or cluster.  At the plant level you will work on change management and innovation management capabilities.

How you will contribute

You will:

Support Project Development / Execution: Support I2M/IIM (Innovation 2 Market; Initiative Management) within the site; Provide site AR write ups & prepare critical site inputs to the Regional BD, specifically for IIM Design Reviews (DR2 – DR6); Leads Project Verification (DR7); Design Reviews (DR4) onward lead Plant activities: Master data, Art Work, Raw/Pack Material availability, Track timings – and report to project team. Act as the source of internal and external information (contact for Commercial stakeholders and is the key interface between Category and Engineering / Manufacturing / R&D). Lead site post project evaluation and communication, planning and execution of promotional activities within the I2M processSupport Site Strategic Plan  / Annual Contract creation: Support the site director in developing the site strategy and plant road map. Be the key partner for Product Supply team on sourcing/capacity expansion – ensure full integration of Innovation/Renovation plans in 421 into site supply plans. Partner effectively with Engineering to build the site CAPEX budget. Ensure planning of the capital budget bottom up, including prioritization (i.e. integration with the full site agenda, specifically alignment of the annual timetable)Drive Ongoing business and Simplification: Integrate overall site change management agenda to ensure delivery of projects while maintaining service levels. Manage ongoing reprioritization, De-complexity agenda and support the delivery of the site productivity and improvement agenda. Ensure execution of regional /global menu cards and ensure that manufacturing hurdle rates are met. Support Product supply for assessment of manufacturing solutions for current supply and demand gaps in the siteLead, coach and build Capability of the Business development change coordinator(s) within the plant and other Key stakeholders.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

Strong operational & manufacturing experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standardGood understanding of end-to-end processes in the manufacturing and business environment; working knowledge of commercialization process (I2M);  project leadership / management skills and technical and financial aspects of the businessStrategic thinking, while having ability to excel in leading tactical programsHighly action oriented, drive for results, innovative, challenging actual set-ups, entrepreneurial abilityExcellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environmentDemonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team buildingPossess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

Strategic Planning and leadership for the siteProvide a site master plan that will enable growth, innovation and efficiency Establish a capital roadmap that is informed by the manufacturing strategy, site master plan and commercial roadmapProvide technical leadership for the commercial team from a manufacturing standpointBreakthrough thinking to bring forth options, new ideas and possibilitiesLead multi – functional project team of technical functions, operations function and local teamsManagement of strategic projects through cross functional teams, design, install, commission, commercialize, ramp up, safety & qualityNew technologies process development Management of significant spendsContinuous improvement though strategic and systemic reviewResponsible for the overall commercialization of projectsCoordination of manufacturing, engineering and supply chain resources to ensure successful execution of all deliverables of project managementResponsible for long term capital plan, creating flexibility and capability with lower cost productionCommunicate plant product opportunities and ensure optimal utilization of plant capacities, while fulfilling strategic plansAR Development coordination Management and facilitation of concept EngineeringManage Product & Process Modifications & New Product Launch Project Preparation and Execution & Budget Estimations and ManagementSupporting continuous improvement projects Experience in managing major capital projectsLead and execute all product related changes, both in terms of product and packaging, in cooperation with all relevant stakeholdersLead and execute all process related changes in cooperation with procurement, R&D and Quality to manage harmonization of manufacturing process and de-complexity of product portfolio

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job specific requirements:

Minimum 7 years of experience in operation/engineering positions (Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Development, Project Management)Work experience as Project Engineer at the plant or Engineering companyKnow­ how and experience in food processing and packaging including knowledge of latest developments, practices and trends in food engineering and technologies,Good knowledge of English and computer skills (MS Office, AutoCAD, SAP)Good knowledge of technical and financial affairs Excellent Project Management skillsStrong people management skillsGood coordination and management of contractors on siteGood communication and negotiations skills

Work schedule: Full time

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan serves the Middle East and Africa markets as well as Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, we have more than 2600 employees working across seven plants and six commercial offices; we make, bake, sell and deliver our products to customers. We are market leaders in key snacking categories with iconic global and local brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, Milka, Oreo and belVita biscuits, Barni Cakes,Tang powdered beverage, Chiclets and Trident gum and Halls candy. 

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular

Manufacturing support

Manufacturing