Preventive Maintenance Lead; Ingredient Handling

Preventive Maintenance Lead (Ingredient Handling) at Mondelēz International

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You will lead the production operations at the plant and deliver key performance targets (SQCDSM) in safety, quality, productivity, volumes, cost, sustainability, and organizational morale. You will ensure our manufacturing strategy is implemented, fully effective, and strive to build a high‑performing organization.

• Manage change or transformation among the operating teams during the implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean Six Sigma, FoF-Factory of Future line‑centric organization & roles (AM-Autonomous Maintenance, PM-Progressive Maintenance and an integrated 6‑star model within operating line teams) to progress into self‑sufficient teams. Role‑model values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring and development of the team.
• 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. Coach line leaders, cascade & communicate the plans and targets to employees to ensure alignment and understanding around priorities, focus and KPIs.
• Lead and be accountable for establishing a strong governance to review, control operational performance and continuous improvement plan and embed a zero‑loss mindset to constantly improve and deliver against best‑in‑class both internally and externally. Drive the operating team to identify and manage improvements to technology, culture, capability and operating systems to deliver best practice and reliable operation.
• Support all manufacturing standards, governance, compliance requirements (e.g. corporate quality, food safety & GMP, health, safety, security, environment, sustainability, code of conduct, policies & principles, operational standards, local legal requirements, internal audit norms, & other procedures) are in place, understood, and regularly reviewed and monitored for effective implementation.
• Lead and be accountable for talent, capabilities & engagement for the manufacturing team—identify and implement critical levers to attract, retain & develop critical talent and build capability at all levels, technical and behavioral, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future. Partner effectively with all multi‑functional peers internally & externally (outside the plant) to achieve objectives, goals and KPIs.

• Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM, 5S, Lean, Six Sigma tools and concepts.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team‑based environment. Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem‑solving and team building.
• An engineer with strong financial & business acumen, project management skills and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.

• High school required.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred.

• Monday‑Friday 7 am‑3 pm with ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• May be required to work different shifts in addition to being on call for consultation during other shifts.

The base salary range for this position is $83,800 to $115,225; the exact salary depends on experience, skills, education and location. The position is eligible for a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for over achievement based on performance and company results.

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 benefits have eligibility requirements. Many are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. No relocation support available.

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and…