Section Manager (Biscuits)

Mondelēz International; Estado de México; Presencial; MXN 1,438,000 - 1,798,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global snacking company is looking for a Head of Cookie and Jelly Manufacturing in Mexico. You will oversee production operations and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while achieving performance targets. Candidates should have strong operational leadership experience in the food industry, with a deep understanding of TPM and manufacturing practices. The role requires a minimum of 8 years' experience and an engineering degree. The company promotes a culture of continuous improvement and values employee engagement.

Servicios

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance practices

Formación

• Experience in food industry is mandatory.
• Minimum 8 years in manufacturing roles focusing on engineering, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Expert in HACCP system and good manufacturing practices.

Responsabilidades

• Lead production operations while achieving performance targets.
• Establish strong governance to control operational performance.
• Manage talent and drive engagement within the manufacturing team.

Conocimientos

Operational leadership experience in CPG

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coaching and team-building

Project management skills

Union management experience

Educación

Engineering degree

Herramientas

TPM-Total Productive Maintenance

LEAN

6 sigma tools

Descripción del empleo

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.

You will leadthe production operations in the Plant and delivering key performance targets(SQCDSM) in safety, quality, productivity, volumes, cost, sustainability, organizational morale. You will ensure our manufacturing strategy is implemented and is fully effectiveand you will strive to build a high performing organization.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Manages change/ transformation change/ transformation amongst the Operating teams in theimplementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma phase journey,FoF-Factory of Future Line centric organization & roles(AM-Autonomous Maintenance, PM-Progressive Maintenance and an integrated 6 star model within operating Lineteams) to progress into Self sufficient teams.Role models Values and principles through effective coaching, mentoringand development of the team.
• Support the Manufacturing annual operational plans and targets to meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability,Engagement goals in line with the site Compelling business need. coach Line Leaders, cascade & communicate theplans and targets to employees to ensure alignment and understanding around priorities, focus and KPI’s.
• Lead and be Accountable to establish a strong Governance to Review, Control Operational performance andContinuous Improvement plan and embed a zero loss mindset to constantly improve and deliver against best in classboth 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 (e.g. CorporateQuality, Food safety & GMP, Health, Safety, Security, Environment, Sustainability, Code of conduct, Policies &principles, Operational standards, Local legal requirements, Internal Audit norms, & other procedures updated fromtime to time) are in place, understood by all, and is regularly reviewed and monitored for effective implementation.
• Lead and be Accountable for Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the Manufacturing team - identify andimplement critical levers to attract, retain & develop critical talent and builds capability at all levels, technical andbehavioral, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future. Partner effectively with all multi-functional peersinternally & externally (outside the plant)to achieve objectives, goals and KPI’s.

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 productivemaintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment.Demonstrated abilities in Analytics, problem solving and team building
• An Engineer with a strong financial & business acumen, project management skills and Knowledge of industrialmaintenance and manufacturing equipment.

More about this role

• Head of cookie and jelly manufacturing
• Responsible for budget management
• Extensive knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (TPM- AM and PM pillars)
• Extensive knowledge and application of Safety Standards (LOTO, combustible powders and machine safety)
• Experience in Food Industry (Mandatory)
• Expert in HACCP system
• Good manufacturing practices
• Strong Stakeholder Management
• Strong Personnel Management
• Strong Union Management experience
• Leadership skills
• Intermediate English
• Minimum 8 years of mix experience in previous manufacturing roles and in engineering, quality, and continuous improvement roles.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Mondelez México has been in the country since 1927 and currently employs 6,000 wonderful people. Our diverse portfolio includes iconic and mouth-watering global brands such as Trident, Oreo, Philadelphia, and local jewels like Clorets and Bubbaloo. We are leaders in the making of cream cheese, powdered beverages and confections—in fact, we make seven out of every 10 chewing gums consumed by Mexicans. Our growth is supported by our cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, such as our Puebla Plant and Nuevo León HUB, which are the largest gums, candies and biscuits factories in the world in terms of volume. We are also home to one of the 11 technology centers Mondelez International has worldwide, a specialized gum and candy facility that places us at the forefront of innovation and development in the country and drives our purpose to lead the future of snacking.We are pioneers in the country in work-life balance practices such as extended maternity leave, open space, remote work and flexible working hours.

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 support Manufacturing