Manufacturing Performance Lead

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Manufacturing Performance Lead to enhance production operations in Birmingham. This pivotal role involves driving efficiency improvements, managing production plans, and collaborating with engineering teams to reduce losses and improve processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a solid background in manufacturing and project management. Join a company renowned for its iconic brands and be part of a mission to lead the future of snacking. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong operational and manufacturing leadership experience.
• Knowledge of TPM, 5S, LEAN, and 6 Sigma tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute efficiency improvement plans.
• Drive waste reduction and manage production plans.
• Lead investigations of incidents and near misses.

Skills

TPM

5S

LEAN

6 Sigma

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Financial Acumen

Education

Engineering Degree

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Manufacturing

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07.05.2025

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21.06.2025

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Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

Bournville Manufacturing is the home of Cadbury's confectionery, and we are now hiring for a key role to lead the performance of the production operations in the Plant.

This role focuses on performance improvement through loss eradication, providing expert knowledge on process and efficiency improvements across SQCDM. You will work with shift-based teams, PE’s, Engineering Managers, and wider stakeholders to win the month and the year.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing, executing, and owning the long-term efficiency improvement plan for areas/lines across SQCDM.
• Understanding all losses and driving GE improvement plans, including waste reduction workstreams.
• Collaborating with PEs, Shift Leads, and Engineering Managers to deliver GE chronic loss workstreams.
• Driving IL6S within areas/lines through relevant work systems, tools, coaching, and support.
• Managing Autonomous Maintenance progress, ensuring compliance with systems like CIL, Defect Handling/Tagging, and Centerline, including audits and timely closure of actions.
• Owning production plans for short and long-term planning, working with the HUB team to maximize delivery.
• Reducing planned downtimes such as changeovers, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Developing and owning a productivity roadmap to deliver cost savings.
• Providing operational input into capital projects and investments with the BD&E team.
• Leading investigations of incidents and near misses, sharing lessons learned.
• Managing daily processes and labor to deliver the production plan alongside Shift Leaders.
• Line management of Process Engineers.

Qualifications and experience:

• Strong operational and manufacturing leadership experience in the Manufacturing/Food Manufacturing/FMCG industry, with knowledge of TPM, 5S, LEAN, 6 Sigma tools and concepts.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills, with abilities in analytics and problem-solving.
• Engineer with strong financial and business acumen, project management skills, and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.

Additional information:

Work schedule: 100%

This position operates within a regional business model managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland.

About Mondelēz Europe:

We are proud of our iconic brands and passionate people. Our products are made in 52 plants across Europe by over 28,000 employees. We lead in chocolate, biscuits, gum, and candy, with brands like Cadbury, Milka, Oreo, and LU. Join us to continue leading the future of snacking worldwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Job Type: Regular, Manufacturing support, Manufacturing