Project Manager/Vertical Startup Lead
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60684, USA
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
Mondelez International
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
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Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
* ** Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?*
* We are the creators of Oreo, Ritz Crackers, Triscuit, Sour Patch and Swedish Fish to name a few.
** Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.*
* This role will lead the planning and implementation to achieve vertical start-up of a biscuit and crackers production line. You will ensure our manufacturing strategy is implemented and is fully effective and you will strive to build a high performing organization.
You will lead the planning and implementation to achieve vertical start-up of a biscuit and crackers production line. You will ensure our manufacturing strategy is implemented and is fully effective and you will strive to build a high performing organization.
** How you will contribute*
* + Lead Vertical Start-Up Team on the delivery of successful CQV / TT&T. Coordinate activities with RDQ, Engineering, Planning, and other relevant cross-functions. Create benchmark platforms with CBA plant. Involve Suppliers to align with CQV Plan including start-up details.
+ Support the Manufacturing annual operational plans and targets to meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, Engagement goals in line with the site Compelling business need.
+ Create VSU & Lean Project Management Culture within the team. Engage cross-functions for the start-up activities
+ Becomes familiar with the project and collect preliminary information to begin developing the start-up plan and develop team charter and team communication in place.
** Start-Up Implementation Strategy*
* + Identify start-up implementation strategy, obtain approval, and begin to develop startup plans.
+ Ensure that current operation assessment is developed and implemented.
+ Ensure that a process for change management and reapplication of learnings is developed and used.
+ Ensure an issue identification & resolution process is developed and used.
+ Provide direction, consistency, and focus.
+ Provide training and coaching on start-up processes.
+ Define the project's criteria and start-up glide path and obtain approval from management.
+ Attend Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for key equipment.
+ Build capability within the team on Global Standard CQV template and content.
For the
** Commissioning Plan** , you need to ensure that:
+ Success Criteria are agreed (PQCDSM & VSU).
+ Pre-Commissioning Plan is developed.
+ CTPs/CTQs are identified and agreed within the team.
+ Duration of runs and products with all perquisites are defined.
+ Activity Mapping Matrix is built for Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning
+ Define the project's criteria and start-up glide path and obtain approval from management.
+ Attend Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for key equipment
For the
** Qualification Plan** , you need to ensure that:
+ Success Criteria are agreed (PQCDSM & VSU).
+ Duration of runs and products with all perquisites are defined.
+ Activity Mapping Matrix is built for Qualification.
+ Site Specific Risks are evaluated, and actions initiated.
+ Equipment & Quality FMEA is attended.
+ Site Acceptance Test (SAT) is attended.
For the
** Verification Plan** , you need to ensure that:
+ Success Criteria are agreed (PQCDSM & VSU)
+ Duration of runs and products with all perquisites are defined.
In addition to the execution side of the VSU role, you will need to support:
+ Training plan:
Ensure that the TT&T Plan is developed and following Global Standards.
+ Hiring strategy for new line.
+ Clarify all roles and responsibilities to new operators/technicians in your line.
+ Support the Material Readiness Plan:
Supplier(s) Material Quality and Quantity Plans are developed and aligned with start-up requirements.
+ Ensure that Start-Up Planning and Implementation Schedules are developed, and Resource Allocation Plan is developed.
+ Ensure that Planning and Implementation Measures and Results reporting is developed and used, and that project team is aligned on how vertical start-up will be measured.
+ Ensure that start-up budget is developed and approved.
** What you will bring*
* A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
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