Shift Lead

Mondelez International Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Mondelēz International in Naperville, IL is seeking a Shift Leader on a fast-paced food production line. You will lead safety, quality, and throughput initiatives, coach frontline teams, and partner with maintenance and CI to deliver continuous improvement.

Must have a Bachelor's in Ops/Engineering/Food Sci/Business and 1–3 years in high-speed manufacturing or frontline leadership. Proficiency with GMP/HACCP and SAP a plus, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ops/Engineering/Food Sci/Business or equivalent.
• 1–3 years in high-speed manufacturing or frontline leadership.
• Knowledge of GMP/HACCP; Lean/TPM exposure and SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, quality, and throughput on a high-speed line.
• Coach frontline teams and manage hourly performance.
• Collaborate with maintenance on preventive maintenance and WOs.
• Drive Lean and TPM initiatives, 5S and SMED where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, sanitation, and audit readiness.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and SOP enforcement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Ops/Engineering/Food Sci/Business

Tools

Microsoft 365

SAP

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.

Why this role matters (a lot)

We feed millions-safely, consistently, and with pride. As our Shift Leader, you're the captain of a high-speed line that fuels SQCDSP results (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, People). You'll grow people, crush problems, and make the floor hum. If you love fast-paced teams, measurable wins, and building talent, you'll thrive here.

What you'll own (and win)

• Safety first, always As a Production Supervisor run daily start-ups, own hazard hunts, verify LOTO/machine guarding, and close near‑miss actions like clockwork. You'll be the role model for GMPs, HACCP/Preventive Controls, FSMA, and audit readiness-no compromises.
• Legendary quality Keep every spec on point: CCP checks, metal/X‑ray, code/date accuracy, net weight, allergen control. When something's off, you contain it, identify the root cause, fix it, and lock it in with standard work.
• Throughput that turns heads Lead tier huddles, manage hour‑by‑hour boards, and deliver plan vs. actual. Drive OEE, yield, and changeover time with Lean/TPM tools (5S, SMED, Centerlining, AM/PM).
• People leadership that lifts the room Coach a skilled team (union or non‑union). Set clear expectations, celebrate wins, and handle tough moments with fairness and speed. Keep your skills matrix healthy, so the line never skips a beat.
• Maintenance, but make it proactive Partner with maintenance on Autonomous Maintenance and Planned Maintenance . Tag defects, prioritize WOs, and verify fixes. Prevent today's "niggle" from becoming tomorrow's downtime.
• Continuous improvement as a habit Lead mini‑Kaizens and deliver real savings. Use 5‑Why/fishbone and basic SPC to eliminate chronic losses, then hardwire the win into SOPs and One‑Point Lessons.

What success looks like (your scoreboard)

• Safety: Zero recordables, fast near‑miss closure, strong audit scores
• Quality: Right‑first‑time %, low holds/complaints
• Delivery: OEE, changeover time, schedule adherence on target
• Cost: Yield, scrap & OT, AM/PM compliance steady
• People: Training completion, cross‑coverage depth, engagement up

The profile we're excited to meet

Must‑haves

• Bachelor's in Ops/Engineering/Food Sci/Business
• 1-3 years in high-speed manufacturing (food/Bev/CPG preferred) or you've led frontline teams and have the receipts
• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, sanitation basics ; comfort with Lean/TPM (5S, AM/PM, SMED)
• Microsoft 365 savvy; experience with SAP a plus
• Clear communicator, calm under pressure, root‑cause mindset

Extra sparkle

• Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt
• Union leadership exposure
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

The vibe & the velocity

Fast‑moving hands‑on, team‑first. You'll walk, talk, coach, and course‑correct on the floor. Growth path: With strong results, expect to move toward Sr. Production Supervisor , Line/Process Leader , or CI Specialist in 12-24 months.

Schedule

Day Shift, with flexibility to support cross‑shift coverage and the occasional project push.

Work

On your feet, climbing stairs, lifting to 40 lbs., wearing PPE, and navigating a lively plant.

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $61,800 to $84,975; 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.

• 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

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‑in‑cluding 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, o