Technical Innovation Management - Technical Lead

Technical Innovation Management - Technical Lead

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The TIM Technical Lead will deliver competitive advantage to the business by providing Technical Leadership (product formulation, packaging, specifications) and leading/supporting technical capability knowledge transfer. It is crucial to have solid knowledge about food processing and engineering. This position requires daily interaction with manufacturing teams.

• Project management skills that are action-orientated with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple, complex projects, prioritize, and manage budgets, risk and timelines.
• Execute Alternative Lines Qualifications (ALQ), providing appropriate level of technical support and troubleshooting to execute trials & commissioning, qualification, and verification (CQV) objectives and ensure proper documentation of each activity.
• Roll out manufacturing standards and process specific to capability building and training for plant colleagues.
• Actively participate in technical readiness level (TRL/TRAM) reviews and discussions.
• Process background with a demonstrated understanding of statistical, modeling and simulation tools.
• Influence the technical direction of the business to deliver benefit using organizational awareness and clear communication.
• Ensure that foundational skills/capabilities keep pace with technological advancements.
• Work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with at least 75% of activities on the plant floor.
• Contribute to product quality, process performance, and cost.
• Be trusted and viewed as a subject‑matter expert (SME).
• Offer creative, resourceful solutions.
• Demonstrate collaborative spirit.
• Maintain a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Show flexibility and agility.
• Communicate openly.
• Be a curious, constant learner.
• Be a self‑starter who is results‑oriented.

As a senior technical resource, you will identify, define, and solve complex business problems by applying your broad technical and consumer knowledge and in‑depth understanding of manufacturing technology related to Mondelez products. You will serve as a senior technical resource for the organization, regularly interacting with senior management.

How you will contribute:

• Support development, optimization and specification of processes that deliver consumer benefit through new products, quality improvements and cost‑saving opportunities.

• Develop project objectives, technical approaches, project plans, deliverables and timelines to deliver solutions on time and on budget.

• Execute against these plans while providing status updates to stakeholders.

• As a technical leader for process development and technologies, continually evolve your business‑relevant expertise, define and share technical best practices, influence technical direction for the benefit of the business and drive the technical development of people in R&D through teaching, coaching and mentoring, and identifying future technical leaders.

What you will bring:

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career along with the following experience and knowledge:

• BS in Engineering or Food Science.
• 7+ years of industry experience.
• Green Belt certification.
• Travel requirements: >10% of the time, as needed by the business.

The base salary range for this position is $97,300 to $133,815; the exact salary depends on experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, the position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with opportunity for over achievement based on performance and company results. Mondelez International also offers health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave, education‑related programs, paid holidays and vacation time.

Some benefits have eligibility requirements; many are subsidized or fully paid by the company. No relocation support is available.

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