Director, Global SCE AM Pillar Lead

Mondelez España Galletas Production SLU; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 143,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave

Education related programs

Paid holidays

Job summary

Mondelez International is seeking an Autonomous Maintenance Pillar Lead based in Chicago to drive the AM pillar across global manufacturing and supply chain sites. You will shape standards, tools, and governance, and partner with regional teams to deliver improvements in equipment effectiveness and uptime.

The role requires 15+ years in Supply Chain/Manufacturing with deep TPM/WCM experience, and proven global leadership to influence across a matrixed organization while advancing IL6S maturity

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Supply Chain/Manufacturing; Engineering degree required.
• Deep mastery and hands-on implementation experiences in Autonomous Maintenance (TPM/WCM).
• Proven leadership and ability to lead without direct authority in a global matrixed organization.
• Strong strategic thinking, complex problem solving, and ability to influence from execution to steering committee.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to positively influence decision making across cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
• Strong coaching and capability-building orientation with proven ability to develop resources and build effective teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and govern the AM pillar standards, tools, best practices, health checks, and governance.
• Drive global AM pillar strategy, roadmap, and standards aligned with SCE vision and priorities.
• Define AM pillar maturity model, progression framework, and audit criteria.
• Set global AM KPIs and targets; track, report, and drive performance across sites.
• Collaborate with other SCE pillars and with Planned Maintenance to optimize maintenance strategy.

Skills

Supply Chain

Manufacturing

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

R-175196 | Global Headquarters – Chicago, USA

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

The Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Pillar Lead is a critical leadership role within the Global Supply Chain Excellence (SCE) organization. As a Global Pillar Owner, you play a critical role to accelerate our IL6S journey and own the standards , tools, best practices, health checks, and governance for the AM pillar and is part of the Global Center. The AM Pillar Lead is accountable for designing, deploying, and sustaining the AM pillar methodology across all global manufacturing and supply chain sites, driving operator‑led equipment care, asset reliability, and zero‑loss culture. The role partners with site leadership, regional teams, and cross‑functional pillar owners (IM/IIM, PM, FI) to deliver measurable improvements in equipment effectiveness, reduce unplanned downtime, and build organizational capability in autonomous maintenance practices.

How you contribute

You will:

Strategic Pillar Ownership

As Global Pillar Owner, own and govern the AM pillar standards, tools, best practices, health checks, and governance

Own and drive the global AM pillar strategy, roadmap, and standards aligned with the overall SCE vision and strategic priorities, especially accelerating Phase 0/1 ambition.

Define the AM pillar maturity model, step‑progression framework, and audit/assessment criteria

Set global AM KPIs and targets; track, report, and drive performance across all sites

Ensure alignment and integration with other SCE pillars (Focused Improvement, Initial/Improved Maintenance) and specifically with Planned Maintenance pillar to optimize the maintenance strategy split between AM and PM activities.

Partner with Digital Supply Chain team to support integration and enhancement of digital tools to support progression of AM pillar

Stakeholder engagement and change leadership

Influence and engage regional and site leadership to secure commitment, resources, and cultural support for AM

Partner with HR/People Leads to embed AM behaviors into performance management and recognition systems

Drive change management and communication strategies to sustain AM engagement , progress and accountabilities a t all levels

Capability Building & Coaching

Coach and develop site‑level AM pillar leads and practitioners across all regions

Build a global community of practice for AM knowledge sharing and peer learning

Assess and certify AM competency levels across the organization

Develop programs with Global Capability team to increase IL6S mastery (Gemba & IL6S Academies)

Design, maintain and evolve AM training curricula for operators, technicians, team leaders, and site AM leads to drive adaption and delivering measurable improvements.

Deployment & Governance

Lead the global deployment of AM across sites, prioritizing based on maturity . business impact and strategic roadmap.

Conduct regular pillar assessments, health checks, audits, and step‑progression reviews at site level

Facilitate global AM pillar meetings, reviews, and governance forums

Ensure consistent application of AM methodology while allowing for local adaptation where appropriate

Performance Management

Track KPIs for the Advanced Sites network; drive data quality and harmonization

Identify and replicate best practices and breakthrough improvements across the network

Drive measurable reductions in equipment breakdowns, minor stops, and quality defects attributable to equipment condition

Report global trends and inform strategic decisions

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

15 + years in Supply Chain/Manufacturing ; Engineering degree required

Deep mastery and hands‑on implementation experiences in Autonomous Maintenance methodology (TPM/WCM frameworks)

Proven leadership and ability to lead without direct authority in a matrixed, global organization

Strong strategic thinking, complex problem solving, and ability to influence from execution level to steering committee

Strong stakeholder management and the ability to positively influence decision making across cross‑functional and cross‑regional teams

Strong coaching and capability‑building orientation with proven ability to develop resources and build effective teams across all levels and geographies.

Measure of success

OEE, yield, waste, and gross productivity improvements

Standardization rate of operational processes

Site maturity progression in IL6S assessments (AM Pillar)

Capability qualifications and skill‑building metrics

Digital tools adoption and measurable impact

Geographical coverage

Global Role with responsibility over all regions and designated mature sites.

Expected travel: 30-40%

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $142,700 to $235,455; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results and eligibility to participate in our long‑term incentive program.In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.No Relocation support available

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.

The Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Pillar Lead is a critical leadership role within the Global Supply Chain Excellence (SCE) organization. As a Global Pillar Owner, you play a critical role to accelerate our IL6S journey and own the standards , tools, best practices, health checks, and governance for the AM pillar and is part of the Global Center. The AM Pillar Lead is accountable for designing, deploying, and sustaining the AM pillar methodology across all global manufacturing and supply chain sites, driving operator‑led equipment care, asset reliability, and zero‑loss culture. The role partners with site leadership, regional teams, and cross‑functional pillar owners (IM/IIM, PM, FI) to deliver measurable improvements in equipment effectiveness, reduce unplanned downtime, and build organizational capability in autonomous maintenance practices.

How you contribute

You will:

Strategic Pillar Ownership

• As Global Pillar Owner, own and govern the AM pillar standards, tools, best practices, health checks, and governance

• Own and drive the global AM pillar strategy, roadmap, and standards aligned with the overall SCE vision and strategic priorities, especially accelerating Phase 0/1 ambition.

• Define the AM pillar maturity model, step‑progression framework, and audit/assessment criteria

• Set global AM KPIs and targets; track, report, and drive performance across all sites

• Ensure alignment and integration with other SCE pillars (Focused Improvement, Initial/Improved Maintenance) and specifically with Planned Maintenance pillar to optimize the maintenance strategy split between AM and PM activities.

• Partner with Digital Supply Chain team to support integration and enhancement of digital tools to support progression of AM pillar

Stakeholder engagement and change leadership

• Influence and engage regional and site leadership to secure commitment, resources, and cultural support for AM

• Partner with HR/People Leads to embed AM behaviors into performance management and recognition systems

• Drive change management and communication strategies to sustain AM engagement , progress and accountabilities a t all levels

Capability Building & Coaching

• Coach and develop site‑level AM pillar leads and practitioners across all regions

• Build a global community of practice for AM knowledge sharing and peer learning

• Assess and certify AM competency levels across the organization

• Develop programs with Global Capability team to increase IL6S mastery (Gemba & IL6S Academies)

• Design, maintain and evolve AM training curricula for operators, technicians, team leaders, and site AM leads to drive adaption and delivering measurable improvements.

Deployment & Governance

• Lead the global deployment of AM across sites, prioritizing based on maturity . business impact and strategic roadmap.

• Conduct regular pillar assessments, health checks, audits, and step‑progression reviews at site level

• Facilitate global AM pillar meetings, reviews, and governance forums

• Ensure consistent application of AM methodology while allowing for local adaptation where appropriate

Performance Management

• Track KPIs for the Advanced Sites network; drive data quality and harmonization

• Identify and replicate best practices and breakthrough improvements across the network

• Drive measurable reductions in equipment breakdowns, minor stops, and quality defects attributable to equipment condition

• Report global trends and inform strategic decisions

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• 15 + years in Supply Chain/Manufacturing ; Engineering degree required

• Deep mastery and hands‑on implementation experiences in Autonomous Maintenance methodolgy (TPM/WCM frameworks)

• Proven leadership and ability to lead without direct authority in a matrixed, global organization

• Strong strategic thinking, complex problem solving, and ability to influence from execution level to steering committee

• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to positively influence decision making across cross‑functional and cross‑regional teams

• Strong coaching and capability‑building orientation with proven ability to develop resources and build effective teams across all levels and geographies.

Measure of success

• OEE, yield, waste, and gross productivity improvements

• Standardization rate of operational processes

• Site maturity progression in IL6S assessments (AM Pillar)

• Capability qualifications and skill‑building metrics

• Digital tools adoption and measurable impact

Geographical coverage

• Global Role with responsibility over all regions and designated mature sites.

• Expected travel: 30-40%

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $142,700 to $235,455; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results and eligibility to participate in our long‑term incentive program.In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well‑loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

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