Technical Milling Lead

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelz International

We are the creators of Oreo Ritz Crackers Triscuit Sour Patch and Swedish Fish to name a few.

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

The Technical Milling Lead reports into the Business Unit Manager. This position is responsible for leading and training the Milling Department. The primary responsibility is to assure milling operations operate to meet or exceed the department/plant metrics for safety quality production cost delivery sustainability morale and more. This position requires a strong understanding of how the milling process works.

How you will contribute:

The Technical Milling Lead is expected to effectively communicate & collaborate with all salaried and hourly associates. The Technical Milling Lead is responsible for developing training and improvement in all milling processes. This candidate will act as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) and will train the production staff in the milling department provide guidance to core team members including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. Candidate will possess a good mechanical aptitude. Use logical reasoning to identify and resolve issues and potential issues with a continuous improvement mindset. Knowledge of milling flows equipment abilities and candidate must thoroughly understand all plant safety rules and set expectations to assure the employees understand and are following the rules to work safely. The Technical Milling Lead must thoroughly understand all plant Quality/Good Manufacturing Practices and set expectations to assure the employees understand and are following these practices to assure food safety and the highest product quality possible. With Safety and Quality as the prime drivers the Technical Milling Lead is responsible for training and developing of core team members to execute optimum milling operations and meet or exceed the milling KPIs to achieve the highest level of operational efficiency.

What you will bring:

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

• Understand bulk flour loading and unloading systems and equipment
• Ensures compliance with all regulations and procedures for safety GMPs and food safety
• Works directly with employees to efficiently execute milling operations and objectives
• Understands production lines from end-to-end and performance success
• Partners with Maintenance team to drive the manufacturing strategies within the Milling department
• Partners with Plant Leadership to drive milling initiatives to successful conclusions
• Leads Milling Department to drive preventative and autonomous maintenance solutions and provide proper training of the hourly employees
• Create the environment for root cause analysis to work toward sustainable solutions
• Support and training for all shifts in department
• Engagement in all aspects of the milling operation to ensure yield and throughput goals are met
• Assist in the operation and troubleshooting of all milling department operations
• Evaluate and optimize milling process performance
• Looks for and implements changes in the operation to enhance efficiencies yield and throughput and promotes continuous improvement
• Provides continued training and development of all milling staff on all shifts
• Maintains a positive departmental morale
• Inform Management Team of any problems that could affect plant production product quality yields or unnecessary downtime
• Manages the housekeeping to ensure a clean and sanitary mill department
• Supports fellow Management Team members with issues that arise
• Ensure GMP practices are followed and adhered to
• Perform all other duties or tasks as assigned

Education / Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

Job specific requirements:

• At least 15 years of Milling experience
• At least 5 years of Supervisory/Management experience
• Knowledge of working in an Union environment (preferred)
• Demonstrated leadership and change management skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Work schedule:

• This position is full time and flexibility is a must
• Applicants should be available to work any shift overtime and weekends as needed

Salary Range:

The base salary range for this position is $73900 - $92400. 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 the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company addition Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance wellness and familysupport programs life and disability insurance retirement savings plans paid leave programs educationrelated programs paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Manyof 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 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 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 contact for assistance.

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