Cadbury Section Lead - Packing

Mondelēz International; Chirk; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to drive production operations and achieve key performance targets. This role involves managing change initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and fostering a high-performing team environment. If you have extensive operational leadership experience and a passion for continuous improvement, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the future of snacking. Join a company that values talent development and supports your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive operational and manufacturing leadership experience in the CPG industry.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and team-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage change and transformation initiatives within the Operating teams.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards and legal requirements.
• Lead talent management and capability development initiatives.

Skills

Operational Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Coaching and Mentoring

Analytical Skills

Education

Engineering Background

Tools

TPM

5S

Project Management

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.

You will lead the production operations in the Plant and deliver key performance targets (SQCDSM) in safety, quality, productivity, volumes, cost, sustainability, and organizational morale. You will ensure our manufacturing strategy is implemented effectively and strive to build a high-performing organization.

How you will contribute

You will:

1. Manage change and transformation initiatives within the Operating teams, including the implementation of IL6S - Integrated Lean 6 Sigma, FoF - Factory of the Future, and roles such as Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Progressive Maintenance (PM), and an integrated 6-star model to develop self-sufficient teams. Role model values and principles through coaching, mentoring, and team development.

2. Support the manufacturing annual operational plans and targets to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, and engagement goals. Coach line leaders, communicate plans and targets to employees to ensure alignment and understanding of priorities and KPIs.

3. Establish and maintain strong governance to review and control operational performance, embed a zero-loss mindset, and pursue continuous improvement. Drive the team to identify and manage improvements in technology, culture, capability, and operating systems to ensure reliable, best-in-class operations.

4. Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards, governance, and legal requirements, including quality, food safety, GMP, health and safety, security, environment, sustainability, and internal policies. Regularly review and monitor effective implementation.

5. Lead talent management, capability development, and employee engagement initiatives. Attract, retain, and develop critical talent, building a sustainable workforce. Collaborate with cross-functional peers to achieve objectives, goals, and KPIs.

What you will bring

A desire to grow your career along with the following experience and knowledge:

• Extensive operational and manufacturing leadership experience in the CPG industry, with familiarity in TPM, 5S, Lean, Six Sigma tools and concepts.

• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills within a team environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and team-building abilities.

• An engineering background with solid financial and business acumen, project management skills, and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.

More about this role

Work schedule: 100%

Relocation support available? No

We value our talented employees and strive to support their professional growth before recruiting externally. If you believe this position is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.