Shift Leader: Production, Safety & Loss Elimination

Mondelēz International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,000; 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 is seeking a Shift Leader to supervise production lines and ensure SQDCM targets are met. You will coordinate across production, maintenance, and quality teams while guiding shift execution and decision-making in dynamic conditions.

The role requires 2-3 years at current level plus leadership capability; strong safety, quality, and cost-awareness are essential. A flexible shift schedule and strong communication are valued.

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

• Prevent incidents by ensuring zero safety incidents mentality and culture in his line(s)/area
• Enforce safety rules and maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment
• Promote 5S practices and standard visual management on the line
• Prevent incidents by ensuring zero quality incidents mentality and culture in his line(s)/area
• Monitor adherence to quality standards and take immediate action on non-conformances
• Ensure all quality checks, documentation, and traceability protocols are completed correctly
• Ensure volumes are produced in time in full against production plan
• Input and validate shift performance data in ERP, MES, or production dashboards
• React promptly to line stoppages, quality issues, and equipment malfunctions
• Improve cost over time through systemic Loss Elimination and identify losses
• Build and grow High Performing Teams in his line(s)/area
• Coach and develop the Line teams
• Team back up and succession planning
• Own the execution of all SWP in the line at the designated shift
• Priority Setting through Daily Management System and effective escalation of issues

Skills

Autonomous maintenance

Leading line teams

Interpersonal skills

Union environment influence

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving and loss eradication

Coaching and feedback

Education

High school diploma or technical qualification

Associate degree or vocational certification preferred

Tools

ERP

MES

Production dashboards

Job description

Mondelēz International is seeking a Shift Leader to supervise production lines and ensure SQDCM targets are met. You will coordinate across production, maintenance, and quality teams while guiding shift execution and decision-making in dynamic conditions.

The role requires 2-3 years at current level plus leadership capability; strong safety, quality, and cost-awareness are essential. A flexible shift schedule and strong communication are valued.