External Manufacturing Lead

Mondelez International; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 700,000,000 - 1,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelēz International in Southeast Asia is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to head production operations in the Gresik plant, delivering safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets while upholding the group’s standards.

You will drive Lean, Six Sigma, and Integrated Lean practices, coach line teams, strengthen governance, and push for continuous improvement to build a high‑performing operation.

Qualifications

• Strong operational and manufacturing leadership experience in CPG, with TPM, 5S, Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Excellent communication, coaching and leadership in a team-based environment; analytics, problem solving and team building.
• An engineer with strong financial and business acumen, project-management skills, and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations in the plant and deliver safety, quality, productivity, volumes, cost, sustainability and morale targets.
• Drive Lean Six Sigma and Integrated Lean practices, coach teams and develop capabilities for self-sufficient operations.
• Establish governance to review performance, implement continuous improvement, and ensure zero-loss mindset.
• Identify and implement improvements to technology, culture, capability and systems for reliable operations.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards and governance and drive engagement across the organization.
• Lead talent development and capability building for manufacturing teams at all levels.

Skills

TPM

5S

Lean

Six Sigma

Communication

Problem solving

Analytics

Project management

Job description

Job Description

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 and fully effective, and you will strive to build a high performing organization.

How You Will Contribute

• Manage change and transformation among operating teams through the implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma, FoF-Factory of Future, line‑centric organization and roles (AM‑Autonomous Maintenance, PM‑Progressive Maintenance, and an integrated 6×1 model) to progress into self‑sufficient teams. Role model values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring, and development of the team.
• Support the manufacturing annual operational plans and targets to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, and engagement goals in line with the site’s business needs. Coach line leaders, cascade and communicate plans and targets to employees to ensure alignment around priorities and KPIs.
• Lead and be accountable to establish strong governance for reviewing, controlling operational performance, and continuous improvement plans, embedding a zero‑loss mindset to constantly improve and deliver best‑in‑class results internally and externally.
• Drive the operating team to identify and manage improvements to technology, culture, capability, and operating systems to deliver a best‑practice and reliable operation.
• Support all manufacturing standards, governance, compliance requirements, and ensure they are understood, implemented, and regularly reviewed.
• Lead and be accountable for talent, capabilities, and engagement for the manufacturing team—identify and implement critical levers to attract, retain, and develop talent and build capability at all levels.

What You Will Bring

• Strong operational and manufacturing leadership experience in the CPG industry, with experience in TPM, 5S, Lean, and Six Sigma tools and concepts.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills in a team‑based environment. Demonstrated ability in analytics, problem solving, and team building.
• An engineer with strong financial and business acumen, project‑management skills, and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.

Work Location: Gresik, East Java

No relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International in Southeast Asia operates five countries, serving 19 markets with more than 18 nationalities and 7,500 employees. The group is one of the fastest growing regions in Asia, the Middle East and Africa, and we consistently produce high‑quality products in nine manufacturing sites. We are market leaders in key snacking categories, producing and selling brands such as Oreo, Tiger biscuits, Kinh Do mooncakes, Jacob’s crackers, Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, Tang powdered beverage, Halls candy, and Eden cheese. We set the benchmark in responsible business and community contribution.

Job Type

Regular

Manufacturing support

Manufacturing

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.