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Project Manager​/Vertical Startup Lead

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60684, USA
Listing for: Mondelez International
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
  • Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Job Description*
* ** 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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