Director Manufacturing

Mondelēz International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 143,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Job summary

Mondeléz International in the United States seeks a senior manufacturing leader to drive a 3-year strategy and annual operating plan, building strong partnerships to deliver Supply Chain growth, and to establish an Agile, synchronized manufacturing environment.

You will coach cross-functional teams, implement IL6S-Integrated Lean Six Sigma, manage asset value, governance, and compliance, and lead talent and engagement across the plant while aligning with Demand, Supply Planning, Logistics, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading manufacturing performance in fast-moving FMCG environments.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills in team-based settings.
• Experience interfacing with broader Supply Chain and Commercial functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a 3-year strategic plan and annual operating plan to enable safe, reliable, and cost-efficient manufacturing.
• Coach towards IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 Sigma practices and mentor cross-functional teams.
• Protect asset value through governance, compliance, and spend planning.
• Lead Talent, Capabilities & Engagement to attract, retain, and develop talent across the plant.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to align priorities and deliver company objectives.

Skills

FMCG experience

Lean & Six Sigma

Leadership & coaching

Analytics & problem solving

Financial.. budgeting acumen

Tools

TPM tools

5S

LEAN principles

Six Sigma (DMAIC)

Job description

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondeléz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride. As leader you will create strong partnerships across the business to ensure delivery of our Supply Chain strategies in line with our Growth agenda. You will be responsible for Leading, coaching and developing our Plant multi-functional teams to identify best practices and improvements that will increase our Reliability, Productivity, efficiency and effectiveness. Your goal will be to establish an Agile and synchronized Supply chain.

How You Will Contribute

You will:

• Works cross functionally to develop and implement a 3 year strategic plan and annual operating plan, proactively identify key opportunities and link strategy to action to enable safe, reliable, flexible and cost efficient manufacturing capability that is a demonstrable competitive advantage to Mondeléz. Partner with multi-functional leads to define and meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, Engagement goals. Establish a strong governance to review & control operational performance and continuous Improvement plan and embed a zero loss mindset across the site to deliver against best in class both internally and externally
• Provide coaching towards implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma ways of working and phase journey as per masterplan and Self-sufficient teams. Role model Values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring and development of the multi-functional team
• Accountable to protect the value of the assets through appropriate assessment of needs and planning of spend. Lead and be accountable for all Manufacturing standards, Governance, Compliance requirements are in place, understood by all employees at the site, and regularly reviewed and monitored for compliance to policy.
• Lead and be Accountable for Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the Plant - identify and implement critical levers to attract, retain & develop critical talent and build capability at all levels, technical and behavioral, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future.
• Interface with Key stakeholders internally & externally to establish/maintain effective relationships, align priorities in order to deliver the company objectives, goals and build the company equity and image.

What You Will Bring

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

• Significant experience in leading manufacturing performance in a fast moving manufacturing environment with exceptional results (FMCG experience) with a career that has seen time at the Front Line and/or Manufacturing Manager level. Demonstrable and intuitive knowledge on fundamentals of good manufacturing practice, process improvement and optimization, Reconfiguration and imbedding of new or enhanced technology, Managing Costs and Variance, Motivaters and engagement levers for shop floor based performance, experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 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 with a strong financial & business acumen, project management skills and Knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in interfacing with the broader Supply Chain and Commercial functions and a high level of capability around managing relationships and outcomes with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, Category and Sales.

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 Mondeléz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce 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.

Mondeléz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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Job Type

Regular

Manufacturing support

Manufacturing