Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
As a Process Engineer, you will be the technical anchor for your production section, bridging the gap between strategy and execution. Your key responsibilities will include :
Champion Continuous Improvement : Lead and facilitate Focused Improvement (FI) activities, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Loss Tree Analysis, and Kaizen events to systematically reduce downtime and inefficiencies.
Drive Key Initiatives : Orchestrate the implementation of critical operational standards and methodologies such as SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die), Centerlines, Daily Management System (DMS), and Autonomous Maintenance (AM).
Enable Data-Driven Decisions : Analyze performance data (e.g., via Shoplogix) to identify trends, drive line loss analysis, andassist with developing actionable 90-day plans to build team capability and achieve targets.
Coach and Develop Talent : Partner with Production Leaders to coach and mentor associates, fostering a culture of problem-solving and empowering teams to own their processes.
Lead and Collaborate : Provide direction and performance management for Continuous Improvement Specialists, while collaborating cross-functionally to support innovation projects, including Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV).
Uphold Our Standards : Be a relentless champion for Safety and Quality, ensuring all objectives and standards are not only met but exceeded.
More about this role
What you need to know about this position :
Job specific requirements :
Required experience :
Experience working and collaborating with factory workers / union environment
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with hands-on exposure to TPM, Total Productive Maintenance ( TPM ), Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Progressive Maintenance ( PM ) systems Lean, or other Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g., Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Breakdown Analysis, among others) to eliminate production losses
Proven ability to engage, influence, and lead teams without direct authority.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using tools like DMAIC, RCA, and 5Why.
Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel for data analysis.
What extra ingredients you will bring :
Preferred experience
2+ years of direct or indirect people leadership experience.
Proficiency in Power BI , Power Apps,SAP and Minitab
Certifications- A Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Preferred
Value Stream Mapping, Statistical Process Control (SPC) Preferred
Analytical, Project management skills , technical aptitude
Education / Certifications :
Required Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related technical field.
Work schedule : Monday to Friday 1st shift 7am to 3 pm
Salary and Benefits :
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelez 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.
Mondelez 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
Process excellence
Business Capability
At Mondelez International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez 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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