Production Shift Line Leader

Mondelez International; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelēz International in Ireland seeks a Production Line Manager to lead one or more production lines (Twirl, Flake, Dairy Milk or Boost) at the Coolock factory, directing a team of production operatives and maintenance technicians.

You will drive safety, quality and environment, deliver production targets, improve reliability with engineering and continuous improvement teams, and apply Lean tools to problems. The role reports to the Plant Manager and involves shift work.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Production Line Manager or similar role.
• Experience working in a unionised environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Lean methodology experience is helpful but not essential.
• Technical manufacturing knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in safety, quality and environment.
• Deliver production and cost performance targets.
• Improve plant reliability with engineering and continuous improvement teams.
• Lead continuous improvement using lean tools and root cause analysis.
• Plan and coordinate resources to deliver production plans.
• Build a positive team culture and manage union relationships.

Skills

Production line management

Lean manufacturing

Union experience

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

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. Our highly automated plants manufacture Cadbury favourite brands such as Flake, Twirl, Dairy Milk, and Boost which are supplied to customers in Europe. As part of Mondelez Europe, we are proud, not only of the iconic brands we make, but also of the people who make them. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world.

Reporting into the Business Area Manager (Plant Manager), your role as the Production Line Manager is a key manufacturing role. You will manage a specific production line(s), e.g. Twirl, Flake, Dairy Milk or Boost lines and manage a team of production operatives and maintenance technicians within the Coolock factory. Through your team, you will be responsible for delivering all the business metrics across people, process, machines, and materials. You will lead continuous improvements efforts and Lean methodology in your area, supported by continuous improvement and engineering teams. The site has a strong Cadbury Heritage, is unionised, and manufactures unrivalled products in the confectionery market.

How you will contribute

• Maintain high standards in safety, quality and environment
• Deliver production and cost performance targets
• Improve plant reliability with engineering and continuous improvement teams
• Lead continuous improvement using lean tools and root cause analysis
• Plan and coordinate resources to deliver production plans
• Build a positive team culture and manage union relationships

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career.

What you will bring

• Proven experience as a Production Line Manager, Manufacturing Team Leader or similar
• Experience working in a unionised environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Results-driven mindset and focus on continuous improvement
• Lean methodology experience is helpful but not essential
• Technical manufacturing knowledge is preferred

More about this role

Work schedule: Shift pattern: Day: 7.30 am - 3.00 pm Evening: 2.45 pm - 10.00 pm Night: 9.45 pm - 7.45 am (4 nights)

We celebrate diversity, so if you require any adjustment to take part in our hiring process, let us know and we will work with you to help remove barriers and make the process accessible. You never have to disclose more than you're comfortable with - just tell us what you need. Please see the details on our dedicated D&I careers page: www.mondelezinternational.com/united-kingdom/diversity-inclusion/.

The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland.

Business Unit Summary Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We are leading the future of snacking with mouth‑wearing iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita, LU and Ritz biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Green & Blacks, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Philadelphia and Dairylea cheese; and Maynards Bassetts, Trebor and Trident gums. Our more than 80,000 colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

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.

Job Type Regular Manufacturing core Manufacturing

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high‑quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum

Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity!