Manufacturing Operations Manager

Mondelez España Galletas Production SLU; Chirk; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelēz International is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Leader to drive IL6S and Factory of Future initiatives, embedding a zero-loss culture and robust governance across the plant. You will lead annual plans, KPIs, and continuous improvements in safety, quality, cost and sustainability.

The role demands strong coaching, leadership, financial acumen, and a track record of translating strategy into operational results within the food manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• Proven operational and manufacturing leadership in CPG/Food industry with Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment.
• Strong technical background with financial and business acumen; project management and maintenance know-how.

Responsibilities

• Own the development and execution of Manufacturing annual operational plans and targets; deliver safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability and engagement goals.
• Cascading, communicating and embedding plans and KPIs with Line Leaders and employees; monthly progress reporting with root-cause analyses.
• Establish and chair a governance framework; drive a zero-loss culture and track improvements with owners and deadlines.

Skills

LEAN

Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

Tools

IL6S

Factory of Future

Autonomous Maintenance

PM

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 be personally accountable for the following areas:

• Own and drive the change/transformation agenda: Lead implementation of IL6S (Integrated Lean 6 Sigma) phase journey, FoF (Factory of Future) line-centric organization and roles — including AM (Autonomous Maintenance), PM (Progressive Maintenance), and the integrated 6-star model within operating line teams — with defined milestones and timelines to progress teams into self-sufficiency.
• Be personally accountable for role-modeling Values and Principles: Demonstrate consistent coaching, mentoring, and development of the team, measured by engagement scores, capability assessments, and succession pipeline health.

Operational Planning & Target Delivery

• Own the development and execution of Manufacturing annual operational plans and targets: Deliver against Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and Engagement goals aligned with the site's Compelling Business Need.
• Be accountable for cascading, communicating, and embedding plans and targets: Ensure documented alignment and verified understanding of priorities, focus areas, and KPIs with Line Leaders and all employees.
• Report monthly on progress against plan: Provide clear root-cause analysis and corrective actions for any performance gaps.

Performance Governance & Zero-Loss Culture

• Establish, own, and chair a robust Governance framework: Review, control, and continuously improve operational performance with defined review cadences (daily, weekly, monthly) and escalation protocols.
• Be accountable for embedding a zero-loss mindset: Measured by year-over-year loss reduction targets and benchmarking against best-in-class performance both internally and externally.
• Drive the Operating team to identify, prioritize, and deliver improvements: Track all improvements to technology, culture, capability, and operating systems through a documented improvement register with assigned owners and deadlines.

Standards, Compliance & Governance

• Be accountable for ensuring all Manufacturing standards, governance, and compliance requirements are in place and effectively implemented — including:
• Corporate Quality, Food Safety & GMP
• Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Sustainability
• Code of Conduct, Policies & Principles
• Operational Standards, Local Legal Requirements & Internal Audit Norms
• All other procedures as updated from time to time
• Own audit readiness of the plant at all times: Conduct regular self-assessments, maintain documented corrective actions, and track closure to ensure zero critical non-conformances.

Talent, Capability & Engagement

• Be accountable for the Talent, Capability, and Engagement strategy for the Manufacturing team: Own the identification and execution of critical levers to attract, retain, and develop talent at all levels — both technical and behavioral.
• Deliver measurable outcomes including:
• Defined succession plans for all critical roles
• Year-over-year improvement in engagement scores
• A documented workforce capability roadmap aligned to future business needs
• Partner proactively and effectively with all multi-functional peers: Collaborate internally and externally (outside the plant) to achieve shared objectives, goals, and KPIs — with joint accountability agreements where applicable.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career, along with the following demonstrated experience and knowledge:

• Proven operational and manufacturing leadership preferably in the CPG/Food industry: Demonstrated, results-driven experience in LEAN, and Six Sigma tools and concepts — evidenced by measurable improvements delivered.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment: Demonstrated abilities in analytics, structured problem solving, and building high-performing teams — both verbal and written.
• A proven technical background with strong financial and business acumen: Proven project management skills and hands-on knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment — with a track record of translating business strategy into operational results.

More about this role

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 be personally accountable for the following areas:

Transformation & Continuous Improvement Ownership

• Own and drive the change/transformation agenda: Lead implementation of IL6S (Integrated Lean 6 Sigma) phase journey, FoF (Factory of Future) line-centric organization and roles — including AM (Autonomous Maintenance), PM (Progressive Maintenance), and the integrated 6-star model within operating line teams — with defined milestones and timelines to progress teams into self-sufficiency.
• Be personally accountable for role-modeling Values and Principles: Demonstrate consistent coaching, mentoring, and development of the team, measured by engagement scores, capability assessments, and succession pipeline health.

Operational Planning & Target Delivery

• Own the development and execution of Manufacturing annual operational plans and targets: Deliver against Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and Engagement goals aligned with the site's Compelling Business Need.
• Be accountable for cascading, communicating, and embedding plans and targets: Ensure documented alignment and verified understanding of priorities, focus areas, and KPIs with Line Leaders and all employees.
• Report monthly on progress against plan: Provide clear root-cause analysis and corrective actions for any performance gaps.

Performance Governance & Zero-Loss Culture

• Establish, own, and chair a robust Governance framework: Review, control, and continuously improve operational performance with defined review cadences (daily, weekly, monthly) and escalation protocols.
• Be accountable for embedding a zero-loss mindset: Measured by year-over-year loss reduction targets and benchmarking against best-in-class performance both internally and externally.
• Drive the Operating team to identify, prioritize, and deliver improvements: Track all improvements to technology, culture, capability, and operating systems through a documented improvement register with assigned owners and deadlines.

Standards, Compliance & Governance

• Be accountable for ensuring all Manufacturing standards, governance, and compliance requirements are in place and effectively implemented — including:
• Corporate Quality, Food Safety & GMP
• Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Sustainability
• Code of Conduct, Policies & Principles
• Operational Standards, Local Legal Requirements & Internal Audit Norms
• All other procedures as updated from time to time
• Own audit readiness of the plant at all times: Conduct regular self‑assessments, maintain documented corrective actions, and track closure to ensure zero critical non‑conformances.

Talent, Capability & Engagement

• Be accountable for the Talent, Capability, and Engagement strategy for the Manufacturing team: Own the identification and execution of critical levers to attract, retain, and develop talent at all levels — both technical and behavioral.
• Deliver measurable outcomes including:
• Defined succession plans for all critical roles
• Year-over-year improvement in engagement scores
• A documented workforce capability roadmap aligned to future business needs
• Partner proactively and effectively with all multi-functional peers: Collaborate internally and externally (outside the plant) to achieve shared objectives, goals, and KPIs — with joint accountability agreements where applicable.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career, along with the following demonstrated experience and knowledge:

• Proven operational and manufacturing leadership preferably in the CPG/Food industry: Demonstrated, results‑driven experience in LEAN, and Six Sigma tools and concepts — evidenced by measurable improvements delivered.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment: Demonstrated abilities in analytics, structured problem solving, and building high‑performing teams — both verbal and written.
• A proven technical background with strong financial and business acumen: Proven project management skills and hands‑on knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment — with a track record of translating business strategy into operational results.

More about this role

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