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.

To support growth, world-class manufacturing and productivity, you manage the detailed planning, development and execution of capital projects, leading technical development, feasibility perspectives on engineering-related activities within the supply chain, and capital expense project execution meeting the highest levels of quality, safety and environmental requirements. You follow Mondelēz business and innovation processes in project management and ensure adherence to Mondelēz standards in execution.

How you will contribute

Working with key stakeholders, you will define and deliver the capital and technical agenda during the development phase of mid to large capital investment projects so that accurate budgets, plans and fit-for-purpose technical solutions are provided. You will develop the capital budget according to the contract and forecast cash flow. In addition, you will ensure that engineering developments and standards are implemented and develop and implement state-of-the-art processes and equipment strategies to optimize resources, harmonize assets and rollout best practices. You are responsible for managing several capital project executions in parallel and accountable that the quality and the results of capital projects meet Mondelēz standards in business and innovation processes in project management. You manage engineering resources and people management and development needs.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Significant engineering and operations experience
• Project management
• Leading to work effectively across cross-functional teams and influencing key stakeholders
• Technical expertise across engineering disciplines and high expertise in one or more domains

• Creation of flexibility and capability with a focus on zero losses and 100% engagement.
  • Initiate step-change productivity planning leveraging technology and assets through translation of loss analysis into initiatives, filling the funnel for the plants’ profit-sustaining and enhancing project portfolio.
• Development and roll-out of standards in cooperation with the regional/global engineering organization to drive competitive, advantaged cost structures.
• Development and roll-out of breakthrough ideas in close cooperation with cross-functional partners on site and regional levels, including Research Development & Quality, Procurement, and related functions to support strategies.
• Responsible for site/cluster capital investment initiatives to achieve the plants' Compelling Business Needs (CBN), including safety, service, cash flow, productivity, and growth targets.
  • Lead cross-functional project development and coordination.
  • Lead multi-functional teams and task forces of technical functions to drive world-class efficiency and safety.
  • Co-Lead multifunctional teams for manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain resources to ensure successful execution of all project management deliverables (safety, cash flow, etc.).
  • Manage OEM relationships on project and initiative basis.
• Ensure a strong linkage to regional and global capability-building teams, leveraging available programs to drive team development.
• Deliver equipment designs according to IL6S requirements (AM step 3, PM step 2).
  • Use IIM and practices to ensure Early Management process steps are in place.
  • Coordinate and facilitate change management processes within the global engineering community to drive standards linking with technology platforms. Maintain the Maintenance Prevention Database.
• Build capability on-site level required to ensure Vertical Start-up.
  • Own the implementation of the cluster IIM Pillar by building pillar capability and governance as a first and project team capabilities as a second step.
  • Ensure and manage competence and skills development for asset handover and care (part of Technology transfer and training of new initiatives).
• New Product Launch and Modification:
  • Lead technical assessments, capability studies, and capital execution for new product launches and modifications in cooperation with key partners, namely Business Development, Research and Development, Procurement.
  • Lead breakthrough thinking, bringing new ideas and possibilities. Lead or co-lead new equipment and/or process development.
  • Support harmonization of manufacturing processes and de-complexity of product portfolio, working with Business Development partners.
• Customer/Consumer Focus & Service:
  • Develop the technical agenda from business and consumer needs, transforming business needs into realizable propositions.
  • Develop technical proposals to enhance line capability with a target to ensure optimal utilization of plant capacities while fulfilling strategic plans.
  • Internal customer focus driving the Maintenance Prevention (MP) process for ongoing improvement of standards and 100% engagement.
• Accountable for managing mid to large-scale capital investment projects, providing leadership during the concept/design stage, implementation, and start-up phases.
• Identifies cost-effective, high-savings productivity solutions and develops projects in order to improve performance, product quality, safety and sustainability, yield, and manufacturing cycle times.
• Fulfill requirements for:
  • Design phase (e.g., Risk analysis, design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)).
  • Implementation phase (e.g., Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT)).
  • Start-up (e.g., Commissioning, Qualification, and Verification (CQV) planning, Vertical Start-up (VSU) assessments) and successfully hand over to the plant.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Language Requirements

• University Degree or equivalent further education qualification in a relevant discipline. (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Automation, robotics and mechatronics Engineering)
• Proven Project Management skills.
• Fluency with computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, project management software (Microsoft project and Critical Chain), and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Qualified in IL6S with a focus on IIM (preferred) is a Plus.
• Skills/Leadership Competencies:
  • Customer Focus
  • Building Effective Teams
  • Drive for Results
  • Delegation
  • Problem Solving
  • Organizational Agility
  • Dealing with Ambiguity
  • Planning
  • Business Acumen
  • Perseverance
  • Decision Quality
  • Managing and Measuring Work
  • Change Management
  • Flexibility in Working Location within the Cluster/Region
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3-7+ years of Project Management experience.
  • Experience working across multiple countries and regions (preferred).
  • ISC relevant experience (plant management).
  • Good knowledge in confectionery and snacks technology and suppliers of respective equipment (preferred).
  • Experience in designing equipment to meet AM and PM standards (preferred).
• Languages:
  • Good spoken and written English is essential.

Operating Environment

• Ability to work across multiple geographical locations within the region.
• Flexibility in Working Location driven by the ability to travel.
• Ability to balance leading-edge technology solutions with capital availability and the need for high savings.
• Ability to identify engineering solutions that consider our global network and category position.
• Ability to integrate IL6S phase requirements into projects.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and interpret large amounts of information and draw conclusions that support the project scope.
• Ability to think outside the box and understand the broad category needs.
• The individual will be working across a matrix organization and will be expected to work with project teams across countries and a global community. The role will, therefore, have significant complexity & cultural diversity to manage.

Dimensions

• Area of Company Supported: NA Confectionery/Biscuit Category
• Net Operating Revenue: Project CAPEX spend of $1 - $15 million USD
• Plants in Direct Scope: 1
• IIM (Innovation Initiative Pillar): Ensure compliance with project workflow requirements outlined (DR1 – DR7).
• IL6S (Integrated Lean Six Sigma): Support/develop FI (Focused Improvement), AM (Autonomous Maintenance), and PM (Preventative Maintenance) initiatives.
• VSU (Vertical Start Up): Support Operations, Business Development, and Research Development and Quality teams through project Qualification and Verification phases.

Relocation Support Available?

Business Unit Summary

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

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Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

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