Section Manager Portland Production

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 leadthe 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 effectiveand you will strive to build a high performing organization.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Manage change/ transformation amongst the Manufacturing team in theimplementation of IL6S (Integrated Lean 6 Sigma)FoF (Factory of the Future) line-centric organization TPM pillars (AM-Autonomous Maintenance PM-Progressive Maintenance integrated 6-star model) to progress into self-sufficient teams. Role model values and principles through effective coaching mentoringand development of the team.
• Support the Manufacturing annual operational plans and targets to meet Safety Quality Cost Delivery SustainabilityEngagement goals in line with the site Compelling Business Line Leaders cascade & communicate theplans and targets to employees to ensure alignment and understanding around priorities focus and KPIs.
• Lead and be accountable to establish a strong governance to review and control operational performance andcontinuous improvement plans embedding a zero-loss mindset to constantly improve and deliver against best in classboth internally and externally. Drive the Manufacturing team to identify and manage improvements to technology culturecapability and operating systems to deliver a best-in-class reliable operation.
• Guarantee that Manufacturing standards governance compliance requirements (corporateQuality food safety & GMP health safety security environment sustainability code of conduct policies &principles operational standards local legal requirements internal audit norms etc) are in place understood by all and are regularly reviewed and monitored for effective implementation.
• Lead and be accountable for talent capabilities & engagement for the Manufacturing team. Identify andimplement levers to attract retain & develop critical talent. Build capability at all levels technical andbehavioral to create a sustainable workforce profile for the future. Partner effectively with all multi-functional peersinternally and externally to achieve objectives goals and KPIs.

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 ProductiveMaintenance) 5s Lean 6-sigma tools and concepts
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) coaching and leadership skills in a team-based abilities in analytics problem solving and team building.
• Strong financial and business acumen project management skills and knowledge of industrialmaintenance and manufacturing equipment.

The leader in this role will

• Own and lead the Manufacturing team of a section of the plant (multiple production lines) across all shifts in a way that supports the objectives of the facility and business unit.
• Coordinate the operating budget process for variable labor establish KPI targets and direct capital investment planning for the business unit.
• Establish and promote a total quality system that effectively produces quality products in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Position the assigned business unit to meet facility goals and growth.
• Ensure that department employees follow all local state and federal health and safety rules and regulations including EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
• Be responsible for the health and safety of all employees.
• Lead the AM (Autonomous Maintenance) pillar (TPM program) including training and capability building across the site.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the efforts of operating teams of multiple lines or technologies across multiple shifts in the efficient conversion of materials into quality products in a safe secure and sanitary manner within the product design specifications and budgets. Directly and indirectly manage a cross-functional team in the overall operation including Activity Management Capacity Planning Machine Standards Maintenance & Engineering projects Research and Development improvements and Scheduling.
• Advocate and actively support the sites TPM initiatives. Participate in information flow and escalation processes as required. Proactively participate drive and promote as well as coach direct reports and others in TPM and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proactively manage Associate relations issues. Guide and direct the hiring training retraining development and motivation of Manufacturing associates following teamwork principles with a minimum degree of guidance from their manager. Drive Associate engagement through a foundation of teamwork and individual accountability.
• Assure the ongoing production of safe and defect-free products consistent with the principles of Mondelez International. HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) proficiency is required; this manager owns ongoing training and championing of quality goals and improvements at the area level.
• Goal setting and measurement. Establish area performance standards and goals based on site goals and strategies. Measure control take corrective action and report results as appropriate in all areas of responsibility. Annually assist in development of area budgets and KPI targets.
• End-to-end leadership. Participate with other managers in planning sourcing delivery engineering and strategic business roles developing and implementing continuous improvement strategies to drive overall supply pipeline.
• Employee development. With the support and participation of the site leadership team evaluate employee development and conjunction with Associates career goals create development plans to challenge their potential.
• Personal development. Keep abreast of managerial and technical competencies both within and outside of Mondelēz International.
• The incumbent of this position must be prepared to act on behalf of their manager in his/her absence (protection of human and physical assets crisis management conducting staff meetings address public relations issues etc).

More about this role

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Management Supply Chain Food Science or related.
• At least 10 years of fundamental knowledge and experience within a supply chain environment; 2 years of TPM Lean Operational Excellence or 6-sigma preferred.
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) proficiency is required.
• Ability to blend people into teams; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her work; defines success in terms of the whole team.
• Proven experience in transforming manufacturing/production teams into high-performing efficient teams.
• Inspirational leadership skills with ability to motivate and lead change.
• Passion for developing and coaching talent.
• Solid interpersonal skills and team orientation.
• Technical and problem-solving skills.
• Desire to oversee a 24/7 organization.
• Experience in multinational CPG industry preferred.
• Union experience highly preferred.

Salary and Benefits:

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 Mondelēz 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.

Mondelēz 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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