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.

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 contribute

What You’ll Lead (aka Your Playground)

Own the Full SQCDSP Scoreboard

You are the steward of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and People performance for your production area. Every shift is your mini‑business, and you run it like a pro.

• Deliver top‑tier performance using the Plan–Do–Check–Adjust cycle 

• Sustain and elevate business results using Lean / IL6S / TPM model (autonomous + progressive maintenance) 

• Understand loss, attack loss, eliminate loss—repeat.

Safety Leadership (Non-Negotiable)

• Champion safety processes, including LOTO, safety maps, BOS, and root cause analysis (RCA) 

• Ensure zero-harm manufacturing through proactive hazard elimination

• Coach teams daily on safe behaviors; close corrective actions fast

Quality & Food Safety

• Protect the brand through precision: food safety checks, CCP verification, sanitation discipline, and product integrity

• Lead rapid response and RCA on deviations

• Help maintain our “100% right, 100% of the time” mindset

Operations Excellence

• Maintain equipment at basic conditions and execute AM/PM strategies (breakdown, planned & progressive maintenance) 

• Lead line startup, shutdown, and changeovers with speed and discipline

• Drive throughput, minimize downtime, reduce waste, and lift OEE

• Make data visible, hour-by-hour boards, digital trackers, deviation logs

People & Culture Leadership

• Lead a diverse team across multiple lines; set expectations, give timely feedback, coach on the floor, and inspire accountability 

• Handle tough interpersonal situations tactfully and confidently  

• Influence effectively in a union environment (if applicable)  

• Build a bench of future leaders—cross-training, upskilling, succession planning 

High performers want to grow. You’ll create an environment where growth is built into the culture. 

CI, TPM & Breakdown Elimination 

• Use Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and Breakdown Elimination tools to drive permanent solutions  

• Lead Kaizens that actually stick—sustain improvements through SOPs, centerlining, and One‑Point Lessons 

• Own stops reduction and loss analysis during your shift 

What You Bring 

High performers who excel here often have: 

Required 

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience (food CPG strongly preferred)  

• Supervisory/leadership experience 

• Strong technical aptitude + shop‑floor confidence 

• Proven ability to prioritize and make fast, smart decisions 

• Tech‑savvy: Microsoft Office, digital production systems 

• Fierce attention to detail and strong written & verbal communication  

Preferred / “Standout Factor” 

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Ops, Food Science, Business)  

• IL6S/TPM experience; Green Belt / Lean Six Sigma certified  

• Experience leading in a unionized environment 

• Brilliant problem solver with a calm‑under‑pressure mindset 

• Background in breakdown elimination & 5S systems 

Schedule & Work Environment

• Monday–Friday, 3rd Shift (11 pm to 7 am ) 

• Occasional flexibility to support other shifts and weekends 

• Lively production floor environment requiring PPE, mobility, and hands-on leadership

What Makes This Job Attractive to High Performers

You Get to:

• Finally, run the shift the way you’ve always known it should be run

• Lead high-speed, high-visibility operations that shape the business daily

• Make decisions with real autonomy

• Strengthen a team that wins together

• Drive transformation—not just maintain the status quo 

This is a role where builders, fixers, coaches, and strategic operators shine.

Salary 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 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—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.

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