Plant Operations Lead — Lean, Safety & Growth

Mondelez; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack company in Birmingham is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Lead to drive production and deliver performance targets. The ideal candidate will have a strong operational and manufacturing leadership background, particularly in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. Responsibilities include managing change, establishing governance for operational performance, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Excellent communication skills and engineering knowledge are essential for developing talent and promoting continuous improvement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in CPG industry.
• Excellent communication skills in a team-based environment.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations and deliver key performance targets.
• Manage change among operating teams for continuous improvement.
• Support operational plans to meet Safety, Quality, and Cost goals.

Skills

Operational leadership

Manufacturing processes

Communication skills

Coaching abilities

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

LEAN

6 sigma tools

TPM

Job description

A leading snack company in Birmingham is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Lead to drive production and deliver performance targets. The ideal candidate will have a strong operational and manufacturing leadership background, particularly in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. Responsibilities include managing change, establishing governance for operational performance, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Excellent communication skills and engineering knowledge are essential for developing talent and promoting continuous improvement within the organization.