Shift Leader: Production Line Excellence & Team Coaching

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Mondelez International is seeking a Shift Leader to supervise production lines, lead cross-functional teams, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency goals on a designated shift. You will coordinate with maintenance and quality, ensure adherence to standard work, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 3+ years in production with leadership experience, strong communication, and a commitment to zero incidents and zero defects.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in current role + ready to promote + proven people leadership skills & capability
• 3+ 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 requirements

Responsibilities

• Supervise all operational activities during a designated shift and ensure plan execution.
• Coordinate across production, maintenance, and quality teams; ensure smooth shift transitions.
• Input/validate shift performance data in ERP/MES and respond to line stoppages or quality issues.
• Lead loss elimination efforts and build high-performing teams through coaching and feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Line supervision

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or technical qualification

Associate degree or vocational certification preferred

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Mondelez International is seeking a Shift Leader to supervise production lines, lead cross-functional teams, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency goals on a designated shift. You will coordinate with maintenance and quality, ensure adherence to standard work, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 3+ years in production with leadership experience, strong communication, and a commitment to zero incidents and zero defects.