Production Shift Manager

Mondelez International Inc.; Barraduff; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelēz International is seeking a Shift Manager at the Rathmore site in Ireland for a temporary fixed-term role of approximately 18 months. You will lead a manufacturing shift, align resources, people, plant and processes to meet KPIs and targets, and drive continuous improvement.

You will coach a multi-level team, ensure safety, quality, and production targets, complete shift handovers, support audits, and work with performance teams to deliver reliable, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Role model for GMP, safety, professional conduct, integrity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for people, plant & performance on designated shift.
• Morale, conduct & behaviour of shift team.
• Ensure targets are met for volume and GE delivery.
• Escalate safety, quality and production losses as per escalation matrix.
• Ensure safety and food safety across the shift with stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

GMP & safety

Effective communication

Decision making

Presence & initiative

Education

Food science or engineering degree

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.

This is a temporary fixed-term opportunity for approximately 18 months.

The Shift Manager is a key site operational leadership position with overall responsibility for a manufacturing shift within the Mondelez International organisation. It is a role that requires the leadership and motivation of staff at multiple levels to ensure effective delivery of the daily performance through the alignment of resources (people, plant and process) to meet defined KPIs and Operational targets. He/she identifies continuous improvement and loss elimination opportunities and influences the implementation.

As the Shift Manager you will suport the Plant Lead and be the Operations leadership representative during your shift. Supported by your motivational leadership and relentless desire for everyday great delivery and execution, you drive a team ethic that at its core is passionate for continual improvement.

How you will contribute

You will be:

• Accountable for people, plant & performance on designated shift
• Responsible for morale, conduct & behaviour of shift team
• Ensure hourly, shift targets are met including volume & GE delivery
• Escalate safety, quality and production losses outside of shift according to escalation matrix
• Responsible for the safety of team, quality & food safety of products, working with their team and stakeholders to drive fundamental improvements
• Supporting the other Shift Managers & Plant Lead, completing shift reports & handovers for designated area, setting next shift up for success
• Work with day-based performance teams to drive long term improvements
• Own absence management including scheduling and hearing stage review meetings, ensuring RTW completed
• Workforce planning to ensure adequate cover is provided in each key role
• Develop and implement shift engagement improvement plans, measure through engagement survey
• Support internal & external audits while on shift – QP, SMETA, HSE Cross Assessment, ISO50001 etc
• Act as a Safety leader for the section by active leadership of a safety standard including ensuring work instructions, risk assessments & training are appropriate to the tasks

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Proven track record of successfully managing & developing teams of people in a manufacturing environment
• Role model for conduct and behaviour - GMP, safety, professional conduct, integrity
• Effective communicator both verbal and written
• Ability to think on their feet
• Presence to confidently take control of situations requiring decisions impacting production

We pride ourselves on having a high performing and collaborative culture where we offer support and development to enhance your career and develop your knowledge and skills.

In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive benefits package within a highly successful international business that offers financial rewards and resources, including bonus scheme, contributory pension, generous holiday allowance and a flexible benefits program.

More about this role:

What you need to know about this position:

This is a temporary fixed-term opportunity for approximately 18 months.

What extra ingredients you will bring:

Passion, self-motivated, drive and enthusiasm

Education / Certifications:

Ideally food science or engineering qualification at third level diploma/degree

Travel requirements:

not required, the position is located at the Rathmore site

Work schedule:

3 circles rotational shifts, 7 days; 24H rotating shift pattern - 3 circles - nights, evenings, days 12 -8, 4 -12, 8-4

Relocation Support Available?

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our succes

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.

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Job Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Manufacturing core

Manufacturing