Technical Leader

Mondelez España Galletas Production SLU; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to drive safety and efficiency in their production lines. This role involves leading a skilled trades team, ensuring the smooth operation of equipment, and maintaining production schedules. With a focus on continuous improvement and a collaborative culture, this position offers the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive environment. If you have a passion for maintenance and leadership in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Shift premiums

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Deep technical mastery in maintenance processes and systems.
• Ability to lead and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support maintenance technicians on a continental shift.
• Ensure timely completion of planned maintenance and troubleshoot breakdowns.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of AM & PM systems

Troubleshooting skills in mechanical systems

Leadership and coaching

Experience with CMMS

Familiarity with Lean and TPM

Education

Licensed trade (Millwright, Electrician, or similar)

5+ years in maintenance

1–2 years in a leadership role

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance planning tools

Job description

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.

This is a leadership role where you will own the technology, maintenance, process, and setting for the equipment for the line. You will possess deep expertise and will be viewed as the technology expert of the line/s.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Partner & enable the line leader(s) to deliver the SQCDSM targets—Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability & Morale for the lines, to ensure process stability; participate in the DMS- Daily Management Systems meetings at the shift and line level.
• Own the technology and process and centerline settings for the equipment and process, with deep technical mastery; own the Progressive Maintenance systems and work processes, and the KPIs for the line/s along with Centerline Management systems; own the Repairs & Maintenance budget of the line.
• Develop, own, and execute the line/s preventive and time-based maintenance systems and plans; build the capability of the team to execute these independently; spend at least 50% of time on technical and maintenance skills development of technicians; be part of the PM Pillar, own all PM systems, and lead some at the department level.
• Partner with the Asset and Reliability team for system improvements and special maintenance tasks; be responsible for Change Management, localization of spares, breakdown analysis, and R&M cost reduction; represent the department/line as the site technology owner in regional and global forums.
• Assist in VSU initiatives, support benchmarking, and be a subject matter expert on component categories; train others on PM subjects for the plant.

What you will bring

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

• Advanced knowledge of AM & PM systems, and skill to maintain dedicated equipment independently, including execution of TPM phases and problem-solving tools.
• The ability to lead a role for the line, develop and align goals, deploy and manage IDPs, and coach team members on performance and career development.

More about this role

We’re looking for a Maintenance Team Leader to support a unionized trades team, ensuring equipment safety and efficiency, and maintaining production schedules. You’ll be the technical go-to on your shift for troubleshooting and team support.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, coach, and support maintenance technicians on a continental shift.
• Coordinate with operators and departments to keep production on track.
• Ensure timely completion of planned maintenance and troubleshoot breakdowns.
• Prioritize safety, food safety, and quality.
• Manage work orders, support continuous improvement, and maintain documentation and spare parts.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a respectful culture.

What You Bring:

• Licensed trade (Millwright, Electrician, or similar) or equivalent technical background.
• 5+ years in maintenance, preferably in food manufacturing or a unionized environment.
• 1–2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Effective communication and collaborative leadership style.
• Experience with CMMS and maintenance planning tools.
• Familiarity with Lean, TPM, or continuous improvement is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive, team-based environment.
• Competitive pay, shift premiums, and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth within a global brand.
• Contribute to products that bring smiles daily.

Travel requirements: No

Work schedule: Continental (12-hour rotating days and nights)

No relocation support available.

Business Unit Summary

With iconic brands like Cadbury, OREO, Christie, and Maynards, we are among the largest snack companies in Canada. Our factories across Ontario produce chocolate, cookies, crackers, and candy, supported by significant investments and marketing campaigns. Our community includes over 2,683 employees across Canada, fostering diversity, flexibility, trust, and empathy.

Mondelez encourages applications from people with disabilities; accommodations are available upon request.

Job Type

Regular, Manufacturing core