Job Description

You will support the I2M and IIM process for site / cluster and ensure  effective planning and execution of change as it relates to new and existing products, packaging and processes for a plant or cluster.  At the plant level you will work on change management and innovation management capabilities.

How you will contribute

You will:

Support Project Development / Execution: Support I2M/IIM (Innovation 2 Market; Initiative Management) within the site; Provide site AR write ups & prepare critical site inputs to the Regional BD, specifically for IIM Design Reviews (DR2 – DR6); Leads Project Verification (DR7); Design Reviews (DR4) onward lead Plant activities: Master data, Art Work, Raw/Pack Material availability, Track timings – and report to project team. Act as the source of internal and external information (contact for Commercial stakeholders and is the key interface between Category and Engineering / Manufacturing / R&D). Lead site post project evaluation and communication, planning and execution of promotional activities within the I2M process
Support Site Strategic Plan  / Annual Contract creation: Support the site director in developing the site strategy and plant road map. Be the key partner for Product Supply team on sourcing/capacity expansion – ensure full integration of Innovation/Renovation plans in 421 into site supply plans. Partner effectively with Engineering to build the site CAPEX budget. Ensure planning of the capital budget bottom up, including prioritization (i.e. integration with the full site agenda, specifically alignment of the annual timetable)
Drive Ongoing business and Simplification: Integrate overall site change management agenda to ensure delivery of projects while maintaining service levels. Manage ongoing reprioritization, De-complexity agenda and support the delivery of the site productivity and improvement agenda. Ensure execution of regional /global menu cards and ensure that manufacturing hurdle rates are met. Support Product supply for assessment of manufacturing solutions for current supply and demand gaps in the site
Lead, coach and build Capability of the Business development change coordinator(s) within the plant and other Key stakeholders.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

Strong operational & manufacturing experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standard
Good understanding of end-to-end processes in the manufacturing and business environment; working knowledge of commercialization process (I2M);  project leadership / management skills and technical and financial aspects of the business
Strategic thinking, while having ability to excel in leading tactical programs
Highly action oriented, drive for results, innovative, challenging actual set-ups, entrepreneurial ability
Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment
Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team building
Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization

More about this role

Education / Certifications: Masters highly preferred; Bachelors Degree Required

Travel requirements: Under 10% travel

Work schedule: Typical Full Time Work

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 Mondel?z 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.