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 (Innovation 2 Market/Innovation and Initiative Management) process for the Portland Bakery 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 related to new product commercialization.

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 process

Support 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 site

Lead, 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 engineering, TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standard

Good 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 business

Strategic thinking, while having ability to excel in leading tactical programs

Highly action oriented, drive for results, innovative, challenging actual set-ups, entrepreneurial ability

Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment

Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team building

Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization

More about this role

What extra ingredients you will bring:

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Project Management & Operations Productivity

Experience within both Engineering and Manufacturing Operations

Proficient knowledge in confectionery and snacks technology and suppliers of respective equipment

Experience in designing equipment to meet AM and PM standards

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in engineering or a related field

Job specific requirements:

Ability to balance leading edge technology solutions with capital availability, and need for high savings

Ability to identify engineering solutions that consider our global network and category position

Ability to integrate Integrated Lean 6 Sigma (IL6S) phase requirements into projects

Ability to manage ambiguity and interpret large amounts of information and draw conclusions that support the project scope

Ability to think outside of the box and understand the broad category needs

Within this role the individual will be working across a matrix organization, and will be expected to work with project teams across countries and a global community. The role will therefore have significant complexity & cultural diversity to manage.

Lead Commercialization efforts for large complex projects, platform innovation programs while supporting any capital related initiatives.  Ensure effective team engagement which may include establishing and managing team meetings.  Review project timelines and cost regularly with the project team, facilitate creation of mitigation/contingency plans and manage communication.

Ensure appropriate capacity for new business initiatives and growth plans across product life cycle. Develop and recommend alternatives as needed.

Provide updates to leadership, project sponsors and stakeholders as needed on key initiatives, including progress against deliverables, cost management, next steps and needs from sponsors to alleviate hurdles.  Escalate concerns and issues, report project fact base, define options/trade-offs, and provide team recommendation that can be used in such forums as Supply Review, ESR, PMR or MOR.

Lead internal feasibility assessment during IC stage gate and business case to support business team’s commercialization plans; define network capability (capacity/technology) and capital associated with developing such capability.  Identify impact across the supply chain with regard to cost of goods sold e.g. route to market, capacity utilization, manufacturing efficiency, quality, safety.

Manage and deliver assigned financial targets, to include the delivery of capital projects, trial activity and start-up expenses while leading resource & funding prioritization. Drive development of COGS, ensure alignment between category team and operations.  Engage and support productivity agenda to deliver cost reduction targets.

Lead Site Productivity agenda to develop internal targets of COGS.

Travel requirements:

Less than 20%

Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and  Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.  

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

Job Type

Regular

Manufacturing support

Manufacturing