Senior Manager Automation and Controls

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelz International

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

The Senior Manager Automation and Controls will be responsible for improving and standardizing program architecture solving chronic automation and controls problems working with engineering and vendors on new projects and coaching and developing talents across our four plants. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure the efficient and reliable operation of our automation and control systems.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Develop and implement standardized program architecture across all plants to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Identify and resolve chronic automation and controls problems to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and vendors on new projects ensuring seamless integration of automation and control systems.
• Provide technical guidance and support to plant teams troubleshooting and resolving complex automation issues.
• Coach and develop talents across the four plants fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in automation and controls technology recommending and implementing best practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards in all automation and control activities.

What you will bring

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

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Automation Controls or a related field. A Masters degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in automation and controls with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong technical expertise in PLC programming SCADA systems HMI development and industrial networking.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing standardized program architectures.
• Excellent problemsolving skills with a track record of resolving complex automation and controls issues.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional leadership and coaching abilities with a focus on talent development and team building.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams and external vendors.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards related to automation and controls.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the food manufacturing industry particularly in biscuits or similar products.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies and digital transformation initiatives.
• Certification in automation and controls (e.g. Certified Automation Professional Control Systems Engineer) is a plus.

Travel to the various manufacturing sites across the US as needed.

The base salary range for this position is $137300 to $188825; 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.

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here we produce our wellloved 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 brandsincluding 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.

Mondelz 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 contactfor assistance.

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