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.

You will lead the production operations in the Plant and delivering key performance targets (SQCDSM) in safety, quality, productivity, volumes, cost, sustainability, organizational morale.  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

You will:

Manages change/ transformation change/ transformation amongst the Operating teams in the implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma phase journey, 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 models 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 KPI’s.Lead and be Accountable to establish 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 a 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 updated from time to time) are in place, understood by all, and is 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 builds 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 KPI’s.

What you will bring

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

Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and conceptsExcellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment. Demonstrated abilities in Analytics, problem solving and team buildingAn Engineer with a strong financial & business acumen, project management skills and Knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.

Purpose                    

As overall Leader of plant operations you will create strong partnerships across the business to ensure delivery of our Supply Chain strategies in line with our Growth agenda. You will be responsible for Leading, coaching and developing our Matsapha Plant’s multi-functional teams to identify best practices and improvements that will increase our Reliability, Productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness whilst ensuring sustainability in our business operations. Your goal will be to establish an Agile and synchronized Supply chain. You will embrace IL6S ways of working to drive holistic plant improvements in Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability and Morale.

How you will contribute

You will:

Drive High Performing Work culture and supply chain transformation to improve plant operations across multiple parameters. Ability and Passion to challenge status quo and drive the journey to Best in Class.Works cross functionally to develop and implement Mondelez SSA’s strategic plan and annual operating plan, proactively identify key opportunities and link strategy to action to enable safe, reliable, flexible, and cost-efficient manufacturing capability that is a demonstrable competitive advantage to Mondelēz. Partner with multi-functional leads to define and meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, Engagement goals. Establish a strong governance to review & control operational performance and continuous Improvement plan and embed a zero-loss mindset across the site to deliver against best in class both internally and with external partners.Ensure the implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma ways of working and phase journey as per masterplan and Self-sufficient teams. Role model Values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring and development of the multi-functional team. Drive loss elimination, efficiency, and productivity gains.Accountable to protect the value of the assets through appropriate assessment of needs and planning of spend. Lead and be accountable for all Manufacturing standards, Governance, Compliance requirements are in place, understood by all employees at the site, and regularly reviewed and monitored for compliance to policy.Lead and be Accountable for Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the Plant - 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.Interface with Key stakeholders internally & externally to establish/maintain effective relationships, align priorities to deliver the company objectives, goals and build the company equity and image.

What you will bring:

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career, whilst possessing the following experience and knowledge:

Significant experience in leading manufacturing performance in a fast-moving manufacturing environment with exceptional results. To demonstration of your track record, at least 10 years of experience in a management role within the FMCG/CPG industry.Demonstrable and intuitive knowledge on fundamentals of good manufacturing practice, process improvement and optimization, Reconfiguration and imbedding of new or enhanced technology, Managing Costs and Variance, Motivation and engagement levers for shop floor-based performance, experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts. This experience within food/confectionary manufacturing will be advantageous.Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment. Demonstrated abilities in Analytics, problem solving and team building with a strong financial & business acumen, project management skills and Knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.Experience in interfacing with the broader Supply Chain and Commercial functions across the globe, in a matrix multinational organization. Demonstrating a high level of capability around managing relationships and outcomes with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, Category and Sales.

More about this role:

The successful candidate will possess expertise within plant operations and supply chain management. They will have a strong working knowledge of Lean 6 Sigma and a proven ability to drive change and transform culture within the Supply Chain operations.  They will leverage a strong outside-in perspective to set ambitious targets and drive the journey to best in class. They will be a team player and can work cross functionally to drive key business outcomes.

Education / Experience:

10+ years’ managerial experience in Supply Chain Operations within FMCG/Manufacturing, with previous experience in confectionary manufacturing.A Graduate/Post graduate degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Food Technology or similar.MBA Degree

Travel requirements:

30%

Work Schedule:

Based in Matsapha, Eswatini

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International’s Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets.  The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne.  The Business Unit’s Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.  

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular

Manufacturing support

Manufacturing