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.

About this role:

The role is responsible for planning and execution of projects for the plant/cluster including capex and cash flow management.
Project development and execution will apply the Innovation Initiative Management (IIM) / Commissioning, Qualification, Verification (CQV) process and in parallel ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements.
This role will work together with the site/cluster engineering manager in order to develop the site master plans (facility and asset long-rang plans), drive the technical agenda towards 85% Global Line Efficiency and for new lines 100% Vertical Start-up as well as leading the development and execution of new initiatives in line with the site master plan.
The role supports global and regional engineering platforms working towards standardized line designs as well as promoting ‘Integrated Lean 6 Sigma (IL6S)’ cultural change throughout the organization through functional capability building and driving/applying IL6S work processes.
As part of the IL6S (Integrated Lean Six Sigma) implementation the role supports the ‘Innovation Initiative Pillar (IIM)’ implementation in the site. IIM is one of eleven pillars of IL6S being responsible for Vertical Start Up management and Technical Readiness in all initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop and execute capital projects that will:
Enable growth, innovation and efficiency and promote the roll out of a high performance work environment
Enable productivity
Improve infrastructure
Streamlining, restructuring and consolidating the plant
Implement best in class technology and capability (benchmarking conversion costs and technology platforms).
Creation of flexibility and capability with focus on zero losses and 100% engagement
Initiate step change productivity planning leveraging technology and asset through translation of loss analysis into initiatives filling the funnel for the plants profit sustaining and enhancing project portfolio.
Support site /cluster engineering manager on developing and rolling out of standards in cooperation with the regional/global engineering organization. As such drive competitive advantaged cost structures.
Development and roll out of break through ideas in close cooperation with cross-functional partners on site and regional level including Research Development & Quality, Procurement and related functions to support strategies
Responsible for plant capital projects in accordance with the plants Compelling Business Need (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
Lead projects towards Vertical Start Up (VSU) (lead through project life cycle with zero loss mentality when it comes to safety, quality and efficiency as well as 100% engagement)
Coordination of manufacturing, engineering and supply chain resources to ensure successful execution of all deliverables of project management (safety, cash flow, etc.)
OEM relationship management on project and initiative basis
Deliver equipment designs according to IL6S requirements (AM step3, PM step 2)
Use Integrated Lean 6 Sigma tools and practices and 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:
Support the implementation of the IIM Pillar together with the Site/Cluster Engineering Manager through building pillar capability and governance as a first and project team capabilities as a second step.
Ensure and manage the competence and skills development for asset hand-over 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 modification 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
Execute the technical agenda developed from business and consumer needs, transforming business needs into realizable propositions
Develop technical proposals to enhance line capability with 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
People Leadership
Leads teams and ensure individual people development and guidance
Ensures adequate training for pillar and team members
Communicates plans and information to staff and follow through on all commitments
Accountable for teams performance management, discipline and development

Requirements:

University Degree in Engineering
Proven Project Management skills
Fluency with computer applications such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, AutoCAD, project management software and ERP systems (e.g. SAP).
Qualified in IL6S with focus on IIM
8-10 years of experience in the Food Manufacturing / Packaging is required.
Required: CAPEX 5 Million - 10 Million

Details:

On-Site 100%
Our plant is located at 7300 S Kedzie Avenue, Chicago IL 60629.

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—includingOreoandChips Ahoy!cookies,Ritz,Wheat ThinsandTriscuitcrackers, andSwedish FishandSour PatchKidsconfectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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.

Job Type

Regular

Project Engineering

Science & Engineering