Lead Progressive Maintenance & Utility

Mondelez International; India; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelez International is seeking a senior leader to drive Progressive Maintenance and Utilities across our India plant. You will lead the PM pillar, build maintenance capability, and elevate equipment reliability, utilities performance, and energy efficiency through IL6S practices.

The role emphasizes coaching and technical leadership over day-to-day execution. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in maintenance/reliability within CPG settings, TPM/IL6S experience, strong leadership, and a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics, or Industrial Engineering.
• 10+ years in Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, or Plant Technical Operations.
• Experience in TPM, IL6S, or similar operational excellence frameworks.
• Proven track record of driving reliability improvements and maintenance excellence in highly automated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Progressive Maintenance Pillar and drive equipment reliability across the plant.
• Develop and sustain preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance practices.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive sustainable corrective actions.
• Own maintenance and infrastructure budgets and support capital projects.

Skills

TPM

IL6S

Maintenance leadership

OEE

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Industrial Eng

Tools

SAP PM

Automation basics

Job description

# **Lead Progressive Maintenance & Utility** Internally, the role is designated as Lead Progressive Maintenance & Utility**,** responsible for driving plant maintenance excellence, equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance, utilities management, and the Progressive Maintenance (PM) pillar under our IL6S framework. **Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?** **Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.** **ROLE PURPOSE****As a member of the Plant Leadership Team (PLT),** the **Progressive Maintenance & Utilities Lead** will **lead the Progressive Maintenance (PM) Pillar within the Integrated Lean Six Sigma (IL6S) framework** and drive the plant's journey towards a **Zero Breakdown Culture.** This role is responsible for **building maintenance capability, improving equipment reliability, strengthening utilities performance, driving energy efficiency, and embedding world-class maintenance practices across the plant**. The role is focused on **coaching, capability building, and technical leadership** rather than day-to-day maintenance execution. Your goal will be to ensure that the site manufacturing & support activities, without interruption, without any facilities shortages and/or any issues thereof. You will achieve 100% compliance to Local legal regulations, Quality, Health Safety & Environment management systems and standards. You are responsible for the management and maintenance of site facilities, buildings and equipment(s) (hardware & software). **How you will contribute** You will:* Works cross functionally to develop and implement a strategic Facilities road-map and annual operating plan which is a competitive advantage to Mondelēz. Partner with internal & external stakeholders and service providers to define and meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, Engagement goals. Establish a strong governance to review & control Operational performance and continuous Improvement plan to deliver against best in class both internally and externally.* Lead and be accountable that Building Maintenance program, Facilities maintenance program capabilities, including maintenance repairs & overall operations are in place. Accountable to insure adherence to business continuity plan, manufacturing standards government regulations are understood by all employees/services providers at the site, regularly reviewed and monitored for effective implementation.* Provide leadership, coaching to Facilities team towards implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma ways of working: delivering zero breakdowns via preventive/predictive maintenance strategies and technical mastery of maintenance and operation teams; PM (Progressive Maintenance) Pillar, and CBM (condition based monitoring), Visual controls & tools Mgmt., Lubrication mgmt. & Calibration of equipment(s) etc.* Role model Values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring and builds skills capability across the Plant technical/engineering team to engage with latest modern practices. Have a clear people succession and resource plan, for the asset & technology population , identifying and implementing critical levers to attract, retain and develop critical talent* Interface with key stakeholders internally and externally to develop and maintain effective relationships, align priorities in order to deliver the company objectives, and goals. **What you will bring** A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: * Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standards* An Engineer with a strong financial & business acumen, project management skills and Knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment, PM (Progressive Maintenance) expertise, Spare parts management, SAP PM module end user knowledge, Technology & Engineering automation basics.* Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment. Demonstrated abilities in Analytics, problem solving and team building**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES****Progressive Maintenance Leadership*** Lead the Progressive Maintenance Pillar and drive equipment reliability across the plant.* Establish and sustain preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance practices.* Drive breakdown elimination and continuous improvement initiatives.**Capability Building*** Develop maintenance capability across engineering and operations teams.* Coach technical leaders and strengthen organizational expertise in reliability and maintenance excellence.* Support capability transfer through Autonomous Maintenance initiatives.**Reliability & Operational Excellence*** Improve equipment availability, maintenance effectiveness, and operational performance.* Lead root cause analysis and drive sustainable corrective actions.* Improve key reliability metrics including OEE, MTBF, and MTTR.**Plant Leadership*** Own maintenance and infrastructure budgets.* Support capital projects, plant expansions, and equipment investments.* Provide technical expertise to improve future plant design and asset reliability**Technical & Utilities Governance*** Provide leadership across maintenance, utilities, electrical, instrumentation, and automation functions.* Ensure reliable and efficient operation of critical plant infrastructure and utility systems.* Support modernization, automation, and reliability improvement initiatives.**Safety, Compliance & Sustainability*** Ensure compliance with safety, statutory, and environmental requirements.* Drive energy optimization and sustainability initiatives across the site.* Champion safe maintenance practices and technical governance**WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE*** Reduced equipment breakdowns and downtime.* Improved reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and plant performance.* Strong PM Pillar maturity within the IL6S framework.* Improved utility reliability and energy efficiency.* Enhanced technical capability across the organization.* Best-in-class safety and compliance performance**IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE*** Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics, or Industrial Engineering.* 10+ years of experience in Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, or Plant Technical Operations.* Strong hands-on maintenance foundation with progression into maintenance leadership roles.* Experience working within Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Integrated Lean Six Sigma (IL6S), or similar operational excellence frameworks.* Proven track record of driving reliability improvements, capability building, and maintenance excellence in highly automated manufacturing environments. Strong leadership, coaching, stakeholder management, and systems-thinking capabilities.**WHY JOIN?**This is a **high-impact Plant Leadership Team** role offering the opportunity to **shape maintenance strategy**, influence **plant-wide performance,** build **technical capability**, and **drive world-class reliability and operational excellence**## Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy