Manufacturing Line Manager

Mondelēz International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

Mondelēz International is seeking a manufacturing leader to oversee production operations at the Chicago bakery, delivering safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets. You will drive IL6S transformation, coach line leaders, and ensure governance and continuous improvement across the plant.

Ideal candidates bring strong TPM/Lean/Six Sigma experience, exceptional communication, and the ability to build a high-performing organization in a 100% on-site role.

Qualifications

• Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in CPG industry with Lean/Six Sigma tooling.
• Experience with TPM and 5S practices.
• Ability to coach and develop line teams and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, cost, and sustainability targets.
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma transformation initiatives across lines and teams.
• Coach line leaders, cascade plans, and ensure KPI alignment.
• Establish governance to review performance and embed a zero-loss mindset.
• Partner with cross-functional peers to achieve manufacturing objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Operations

TPM

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

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 lead the 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 effective and 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 the implementation 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 Line teams) to progress into Self sufficient teams.
• Role models Values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring and 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 the plans 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 and Continuous Improvement plan and embed a zero loss mindset to constantly improve and deliver against best in class both 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. Corporate Quality, Food safety & GMP, Health, Safety, Security, Environment, Sustainability, Code of conduct, Policies & principles, Operational standards, Local legal requirements, Internal Audit norms, & other procedures updated from time 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 and implement critical levers to attract, retain & develop critical talent and builds capability at all levels, technical and behavioral, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future.
• Partner effectively with all multi-functional peers internally & 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 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
• An Engineer with a strong financial & business acumen, project management skills and Knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.
• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career.
• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career.

You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Autonomous maintenance (AM) Step 4 systems and progressive maintenance (PM) Step 3 systems Maintaining equipment at basic conditions independently, including the execution of AM & PM (break-down maintenance, planned maintenance) standards on dedicated equipment Total productive maintenance and Six Sigma including qualification of AM steps 5-6, and PM step 3
• Leading line teams Handling challenging interpersonal situations tactfully Influencing people in a union environment Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and a good attention to detail

This position is 100% on-site in our Chicago Bakery, 7300 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago IL 60629.

Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $109,000 to $149,875; 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.

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, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mondelēz 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. For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Job Type Regular Manufacturing support Manufacturing At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity!