Cadbury Logistics Shift Manager

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Shift Manager for their Birmingham facility. This role is pivotal in leading a team within a dynamic Logistics environment, ensuring high standards and fostering a culture of safety and development. The successful candidate will leverage their experience in Manufacturing or Logistics, alongside knowledge of IL6S/Lean Six Sigma, to drive operational excellence. Join a company that values diversity and offers flexible options, while being part of a legacy that spans over 200 years in creating beloved products. Your leadership will directly impact the growth and culture of a dedicated workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience in Manufacturing or Logistics is essential.
• Understanding of IL6S/Lean Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 30 Logistics operatives.
• Ensure excellent standards across Logistics areas and manage escalations.

Skills

Manufacturing background

Logistics experience

IL6S/Lean Six Sigma

People development

Collaboration in TU environment

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP (ERP systems)

Inventory management systems

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26.04.2025

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Cadbury Logistics/ Manufacturing Shift Manager

As Cadbury celebrates its 200 year anniversary in 2024, we continue to make products that our consumers love at the iconic manufacturing site in Bournville.

To enable volume growth and the development of our people and culture we are recruiting for a team of Shift Managers across Manufacturing & Logistics who will provide 24/7 leadership cover.

The successful candidate will have a background in Manufacturing or Logistics, a good understanding of IL6S/Lean Six Sigma, a proven track record of working collaboratively within a TU environment and a real passion for people development.

In our people orientated work environment, consumer safety and the health and wellbeing of our employees comes first. Therefore, ensuring this is at the heartbeat of everything we do is key.

As the leader on shift for you will be responsible for ensuring excellent standards across the Logistics areas. You will be the main escalations for any supply chain topics. This could include working closely with the wider supply network, offsite warehouses & 3PL’s and you will be the people manager for a team of approximately 30 Logistics operatives. You will handover a successful shift to the next Shift Lead on site and ensure clear communications through a DMS meeting structure and written handovers.

Knowledge of Logistics assets (robot/ palletisers), Inventory management & SAP (ERP systems) would be an advantage.

We grow stronger through developing a diverse workforce and can discuss flexible options with the right candidate.

The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland .

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelez Europe, we are proud, not only of the iconic brands we make, but also of the people who make them. Our delicious products are created in 52 plants across Europe by more than 28,000 passionate people. We are the top maker of chocolate and biscuits and a leading maker of gum and candy. We make sure our powerful global brands and local jewels like Cadbury, Milka and Alpen Gold chocolates, Oreo, belVita, LU and Tuc biscuits get safely into our customers hands—and mouths. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

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

RegularManufacturing supportManufacturing

Description

Cadbury Logistics/ Manufacturing Shift Manager

As Cadbury celebrates its 200 year anniversary in 2024, we continue to make products that our consumers love at the iconic manufacturing site in Bournville.

To enable volume growth and the development of our people and culture we are recruiting for a team of Shift Managers across Manufacturing & Logistics who will provide 24/7 leadership cover.

The successful candidate will have a background in Manufacturing or Logistics, a good understanding of IL6S/Lean Six Sigma, a proven track record of working collaboratively within a TU environment and a real passion for people development.

In our people orientated work environment, consumer safety and the health and wellbeing of our employees comes first. Therefore, ensuring this is at the heartbeat of everything we do is key.

As the leader on shift for you will be responsible for ensuring excellent standards across the Logistics areas. You will be the main escalations for any supply chain topics. This could include working closely with the wider supply network, offsite warehouses & 3PL’s and you will be the people manager for a team of approximately 30 Logistics operatives. You will handover a successful shift to the next Shift Lead on site and ensure clear communications through a DMS meeting structure and written handovers.

Knowledge of Logistics assets (robot/ palletisers), Inventory management & SAP (ERP systems) would be an advantage.

We grow stronger through developing a diverse workforce and can discuss flexible options with the right candidate.

The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland .

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelez Europe, we are proud, not only of the iconic brands we make, but also of the people who make them. Our delicious products are created in 52 plants across Europe by more than 28,000 passionate people. We are the top maker of chocolate and biscuits and a leading maker of gum and candy. We make sure our powerful global brands and local jewels like Cadbury, Milka and Alpen Gold chocolates, Oreo, belVita, LU and Tuc biscuits get safely into our customers hands—and mouths. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

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

RegularManufacturing supportManufacturing