Techno Lead Conversion

Mondelēz International; Matllavaripalem; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelēz India Foods Private Limited is seeking a Techno Lead to own line technology, assets and capability for the production line. The role focuses on reliability, PM standard work, and improving MTBF/MTTR while collaborating with Engineering and Business Development teams.

The candidate will lead risk assessments, manage maintenance plans and budgets, and drive Kaizen initiatives to eliminate losses on the line. Strong SAP, automation and MS Office skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent.
• Maintenance background or equivalent technical experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of SAP, manufacturing systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned line losses through preventive maintenance.
• Lead PM pillar progression and scheduling, MTBF/MTTR improvements.
• Ensure availability of spare parts and services while optimizing inventory.
• Develop breakdown analysis culture and drive corrective actions.
• Prepare annual maintenance plans and budgets aligned with production plans.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Analytical skills

SAP knowledge

Maintenance planning

Spare inventory management

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

University degree

Maintenance background

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

How You Will Contribute

The Techno Lead is the owner of technology, line assets, and technical capability for the production line.
The role is accountable for equipment and process reliability to ensure extended asset life and optimum line performance by adopting HPWS and IL6S ways of working. The Techno Lead works closely with Business Development and Engineering teams during technical interventions to support vertical start-ups.
As the subject matter expert for line technology and processes, the Techno Lead is responsible for strengthening the technical and process capability of the line team to support the loss elimination journey. The role also owns and drives the Preventive Maintenance (PM) Standard Work Process (SWP) to ensure progression of the PM pillar as per the line master plan.

Key Responsibilities

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Contribute to risk assessments and reduce high Risk Rating Numbers (RRN) while promoting a strong behavioural safety culture on the shop floor.
Lead risk assessments for technical upgrades and Kaizen initiatives.
Ensure closure of unsafe conditions and food safety risks by providing the required resources, including spare parts and external services.
Ensure all change management activities comply with Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) requirements and stakeholder expectations.
Ensure compliance with statutory technical requirements such as pressure testing, calibration and tool safety assessments.
Drive adherence to procurement guidelines, Quality Policies (QP), maintenance SOPs and sustainability requirements at the line.
Ensure full compliance with Safety, Quality and Financial policies while executing maintenance activities.

Delivery & Cost

Improve equipment reliability by reducing unplanned line losses through effective preventive maintenance and enhanced technical capability.
Ensure timely execution of the Preventive Maintenance Standard Work Process (PM SWP)- Planning and scheduling, Time-based maintenance, Correcting design weaknesses, Equipment ranking, Improvement in MTBB, MTBF and MTTR
Ensure timely availability of spare parts and services while optimizing inventory.
Develop a strong breakdown analysis (BDA) culture and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
Prepare annual maintenance plans and budgets, including major overhauls, aligned with production plans.
Own line sustainability KPIs related to energy, water consumption and resource optimization.
Manage the Maintenance & Repair (M&R) budget by improving asset reliability and achieving MTBB and MTTR targets while adhering to the M&R glide path.
Collaborate with Procurement and the PM Pillar to develop alternate sourcing strategies for parts and services to improve total cost of ownership.
As a member of the Line Council (Line/VS Lead, Process Lead and Techno Lead), contribute to improving Line Business KPIs and KAIs with long-term sustainability.
Conduct Maintenance Prevention (MP) workshops whenever required to ensure critical maintenance improvements are incorporated into future capital projects.

People Leadership & Operational Excellence

Serve as the single point of contact for coordinating with support functions to resolve technical issues on the production line.
Drive PM Pillar progression by coaching teams on loss elimination principles.
Build deep technical capability within the line team in collaboration with Engineering & Technology (E&T), Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Focused Improvement (FI) pillars.
Coach teams to strengthen equipment ownership capability through CIL and CL practices.
Lead at least one Standard Work Process (SWP) at the plant level to develop self-capability while building organizational capability.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Education

University degree or equivalent.
Maintenance background or equivalent technical experience.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

Strong structured problem-solving and analytical skills.
Technical expertise in one or more of the following:
Powder conveying
Process machinery
Instrumentation
Automation
Civil engineering
Chocolate manufacturing
Strong understanding of maintenance planning, budgeting, spare inventory management and maintenance control.
Good knowledge of SAP, manufacturing systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with unionized workforces.
Proven self-management, time management and organizational agility.
Results-oriented, proactive and action-driven.
Ability to manage ambiguity and perform effectively in a fast-changing environment.

Experience

Hands-on experience in sanitation and food safety.
Experience in automation and digital manufacturing.
Working knowledge of SAP systems.
Additional functional or line-specific experience as required.

Language Requirements

Fluent in English.
Fluent in the local language.

Operating Environment

Internal

Work as part of large cross-functional teams while meeting dynamic business requirements.
Interact regularly with multiple stakeholders across functions.
Deliver accurate information and analysis within tight timelines while working under pressure.

External

Demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
Engage effectively with Procurement, Engineering and Central Supply Chain stakeholders.
Position based at the local manufacturing plant.

Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy

Business Unit Summary

Mondelez India Foods Private Limited (formerly Cadbury India Ltd.) has been in India for over 70 years, making sure our mouth-watering and well-loved local and global brands such as Cadbury chocolates, Bournvita and Tang powdered beverages, Oreo and Cadbury Bournvita biscuits, and Halls and Cadbury Choclairs Gold candies get safely into our customers hands—and mouths_._ Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has more than 3,300 employees proudly working across sales offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai and in manufacturing facilities at Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, at our global Research & Development Technical Centre and Global Business Hub in Maharashtra and in a vast distribution network across the country. We are also proud to be recognised by Avatar as the Best Companies for Women in India in 2019 – the fourth time we’ve received this award.

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