Manufacturing Line Manager- Clif Bar

Mondelēz International; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 109,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Education programs

Paid holidays and vacation time

Relocation support

Job summary

Mondelēz International is seeking a senior manufacturing leader to head production operations in the United States. The role focuses on achieving safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets while implementing the IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 Sigma journey.

You will lead governance, engage line teams, and ensure adherence to GMP, quality, and safety standards while building a high-performing organization with strong talent development and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in a CPG environment with TPM/LEAN/6 Sigma concepts.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based setting; analytics and problem solving.
• Engineer with strong financial and business acumen, project management, and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations and deliver safety, quality, cost, and productivity targets.
• Coach line leaders; cascade plans and KPIs to employees and ensure alignment.
• Establish governance to review performance and drive continuous improvement toward best-in-class operation.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, health and environmental standards.
• Collaborate across functions to meet site KPIs and budget; build a sustainable workforce.
• Drive talent development and engagement across the manufacturing team.

Skills

Operational leadership

Communication skills

Engineering with financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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.

More About This Role

What you need to know about this position:

What extra ingredients you will bring:

The capability to lead a Role within Line teams. Qualify and coach the work process owners and drive the common opportunity areas across the line in PDCA approach. Ability to tactfully handle challenging interpersonal situations influencing people in a union environment, possess team leadership traits with strong communication skills and an attention to details.

Education / Certifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.

• 8 years of related experience.
• 3 years’ management experience or supervisory equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment a plus.

Job specific requirements: Onsite

Travel requirements: None

Work schedule: M-F with flexibility based on operational need

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. 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

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. 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