Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

As a Line Manager reporting to the Manufacturing Director, you will lead the production operations of one line or area at the Portland Bakery. Your primary goal will be to achieve key performance targets in Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, Delivery, Sustainability, and Morale (SQCDSM). You will oversee a team of Production Shift Leads, with operators and technicians reporting indirectly in a unionized environment. Additionally, you will collaborate with operations, engineering, continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma, planning, and human resources teams to ensure the effective implementation of our manufacturing strategy. To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate exceptional people management skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to manage employee relations effectively in your area of the factory.

How You Will Contribute

You will:

Manage a team of Production Shift Leads and oversee processes, general efficiency, and outputs in your manufacturing area. You will work closely with Maintenance, QA, Safety, and Engineering teams to achieve manufacturing goals.

Drive change and transformation within operating teams, particularly during the implementation of IL6S (Integrated Lean Six Sigma), including Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Progressive Maintenance (PM).

Serve as a role model by demonstrating company values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring, and team development within a unionized environment.

Support the development of annual operational plans to achieve Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and Engagement goals. Coach Shift Leaders and cascade these plans to ensure employees understand and align with priorities, focus areas, and KPIs.

Foster healthy, collaborative relationships by working in partnership with Trade Union representatives. Build and maintain strong relationships between management and unions at the local level.

Establish strong governance to review and control operational performance and continuous improvement plans. Embed a zero-loss mindset to consistently improve and achieve best-in-class performance both internally and externally.

Lead talent management, capability building, and employee engagement for the manufacturing team. Identify and implement strategies to attract, retain, and develop critical talent, and build technical and behavioral capabilities for a sustainable workforce.

What You Will Bring

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

Strong operational and manufacturing leadership experience in a traditional unionized environment within the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry (ideally food manufacturing), with expertise in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), 5S, Lean, and Six Sigma tools.

Excellent communication (verbal and written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment. Proven abilities in analytics, problem-solving, and team-building.

Preferably an engineering or food science background, with strong financial and business acumen, project management skills, and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.

More about this role

Education

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering or a business-related field.

Job Requirements

At least 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience in a high-performance manufacturing environment within the food, pharmaceutical, or automotive industries.

At least 10 years of foundational knowledge and experience within a supply chain environment.

SAP experience and proficiency in MS Excel.

Lean Six Sigma certification (preferred).

HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) proficiency (preferred).

Proven ability to foster teamwork and build strong morale, defining success in terms of the whole team.

Demonstrated success in transforming manufacturing/production teams into high-performing, efficient units.

Inspirational leadership skills with the ability to drive and lead change.

A passion for developing and coaching talent.

Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation.

Advanced technical and problem-solving skills.

Work Schedule

This is a day-based role.

Flexibility is required to support core teams and direct reports in a 24/7 manufacturing facility.

The base salary range for this position is $117,400 to $161,425; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

 

In addition, Mondelez International offers the following 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 of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy

Business Unit Summary

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, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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Job Type

Regular

Manufacturing support

Manufacturing