Shift Leader

Mondelez International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

Mondelez International is seeking a Shift Leader to supervise all line activities during a designated shift. You will coordinate production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure processes run to plan and standard work is followed.

Responsibilities include safety leadership, quality checks, and timely responses to line issues. Strong communication and a track record in union environments are important for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical qualification is required.
• 3+ years of production experience in manufacturing and leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of production line operations, quality checks, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead line teams and ensure SQDCM targets are met.
• Coordinate across production, maintenance and quality during shifts.
• Input and validate shift performance data in ERP or MES dashboards.
• React promptly to line stoppages, quality issues and equipment malfunctions.
• Drive cost improvements through systematic loss elimination and problem solving.

Skills

Line leadership

Interpersonal skills

Union environment

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Decision making under pressure

Education

High school diploma or technical qualification

Associate degree or vocational certification preferred

Tools

ERP system

MES

Production dashboards

Job description

Job DescriptionAre You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.In this leadership role, you are an internal technical master at the line level who ensures the line team is performing at a level that sustains and improves business results on one or more of 6 stars model. You model priority setting, manage the plan-do-check- adjust cycle and provide coaching and training for your team.How you will contributeYou are a key ingredient in helping us change how the world snacks. You will operate and maintain equipment to build technical mastery and to deliver on safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability and morale targets, understanding losses in your area and taking the appropriate action to eliminate them. You will use autonomous and progressive maintenance standards to maintain equipment and support new product development. In this role, you will ensure that safety processes are observed [e.g. safety maps, lock out tag out (LOTO) , behavior observation system (BOS) and root-cause analysis (RCA)], that quality assurance activities are performed to ensure zero harm and 100 percent good-quality products, and that resources are properly allocated and available during the shift. You will take the lead for shutdown maintenance, root-cause analysis, stops reductions loss analysis and breakdown elimination.What you will bringA 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 systemsMaintaining equipment at basic conditions independently, including the execution of AM & PM (break-down maintenance, planned maintenance) standards on dedicated equipmentTotal productive maintenance and Six Sigma including qualification of AM steps 5-6, and PM step 3Leading line teamsHandling challenging interpersonal situations tactfullyInfluencing people in a union environmentCommunicating effectively verbally and in writing and good attention to detailAdditional Job DescriptionThe Shift Leaderis responsible for supervising all operational activities during a designated shift, ensuring that production lines meet their SQDCM targets. Acting as the on-shift point of control, the Shift Leader coordinates across teams—including production, maintenance, and quality—while ensuring that all line activities are executed to plan and according to standard work. This role ensures smooth transitions between shifts and provides immediate decision-making support in dynamic production conditions. Key accountabilities /ResponsibilitiesPrevent incidents by ensure 'zero safety incidents' mentality and culture in his line(s)/areaEnforce safety rules and ensure a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environmentPromote 5S practices and standard visual management on the linePrevent incidents by ensure 'zero quality incidents' mentality and culture in his line(s)/areaMonitor adherence to quality standards and take immediate action on non-conformancesEnsure all quality checks, documentation, and traceability protocols are completed correctlyEnsure volumes are produced in time in full against production planInput and validate shift performance data in ERP, MES, or production dashboardsReact promptly to line stoppages, quality issues, and equipment malfunctions.Improve cost over time through systemic Loss Elimination, Identify and eliminate lossesBuilding and growing High Performing Teams in his line(s)/areaCoach and develop the Line teamsTeam back up and succession planningOwn the execution of all SWP in the line at the designated shiftPriority Setting through Daily Management System and effective escalation of issuesWhat extra ingredients you will bring:Lead by ExampleRole model standards and behaviorLeadership presence with the ability to make decisions under pressureCross-shift & cross-functional coordination with Excellent communication / interpersonal skillsRole model in problem solving and loss eradicationBuild capability through Learn - Do - TeachGrowing team capability through effective coaching and feedbackEmpower the team by growing team autonomyEducation / Certifications:High school diploma or technical qualification required; associate degree or vocational certification preferred.2-3 years in current role + ready to promote + proven people leadership skills & capability3+ years of production experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 1 year in a team lead or supervisory role.Strong understanding of production line operations, quality checks, and safety requirementsWork schedule:Mon - Fri 1st / 2nd shiftFlexibility working in any shiftSalary and Benefits:The base salary range for this position is $77,600 to $106,700; 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 availableBusiness Unit SummaryThe 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.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 IllegalJob TypeRegularManufacturing coreManufacturing