Production Line Manager_Manufacturing

Job Description

This role has full 24/7 responsibility & accountability for one production line metrics SQDCM. It ensures that output targets, quality & safety standards are consistently met while leading a team of Shift Leaders and operators in a structured and coordinated environment. It acts as the key link between floor‑level execution and upper‑level production planning and performance monitoring.

• Prevent incidents by ensuring a zero safety incidents mentality and culture across the line(s)/area.
• Enforce safety rules and maintain a clean, organized, hazard‑free work environment.
• Promote 5S practices and standard visual management on the line.
• Prevent incidents by ensuring a zero quality incidents mentality and culture across the line(s)/area.
• Monitor adherence to quality standards and take immediate action on non‑conformances.
• Ensure all quality checks, documentation, and traceability protocols are completed correctly.
• Ensure volumes are produced on time in full against the production plan.
• Maintain accurate inventories in the line(s)/area through Process Order reconciliation and closure.
• React promptly to line stoppages, quality issues, and equipment malfunctions.
• Define and own the glide paths (SQDCM).
• Achieve productivity targets by delivering volumes with the planned and budgeted headcount.
• Be responsible for the area budget and deliver volumes within available budget.
• Improve cost over time through systemic loss elimination, identifying and eliminating losses.
• Build and grow high‑performing teams in the line(s)/area.
• Coach, develop, and succession‑plan direct reports and line teams.
• Own CIL, Safety, and Quality SWP in the line.
• Set priorities through the Daily Management System and effectively expedite issue escalation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience), technical certification, or associate degree.
• 2‑3 years in a current role + readiness for promotion + proven people‑leadership skills and capability.
• 1‑2 years in a Process Engineer role with proven people‑leadership skills and capability.
• Experience with Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Step 4 systems and Progressive Maintenance (PM) Step 3 systems.
• Ability to maintain equipment at basic conditions independently, including execution of AM & PM (break‑down maintenance, planned maintenance) standards on dedicated equipment.
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance and Six Sigma, including qualification of AM steps 5‑6 and PM step 3.
• Leadership of line teams.
• Handling challenging interpersonal situations tactfully.
• Influencing people in a union environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication with strong attention to detail.

The base salary range for this position is $97,300 to $133,815; the exact salary depends on experience, skills, education, and location. This position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility of over‑achievement based on performance and company results.

Mondelez International offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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. Many of these benefits have eligibility requirements, and several are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Relocation support is available through our Global Mobility Policies.

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/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 or expression, gender presentation, or genetic information. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847‑943‑5460 for assistance.

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