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Lead Production Planner Secondment


Job Location:

Birmingham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

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 be responsible for supporting all Logistics and Materials Management processes within the Plantaccording to an Integrated Lean Six Sigma culture enabling achievement of the required productionvolume and eliminating loss. You will meet or exceed related KPIs in compliance with the Manufacturingfoundations and standards (safety & quality) and satisfying internal & external customer needs.

How you will contribute

You will:

  • Manage the team for optimizing Operational assets and workforcescheduling to meet production/ distribution/ customer requirements including production & material planning material planning & movement warehousing and RM/PM & finished goods inventory management
  • Lead end to end Supply Network pillar as part of Integrated Lean 6 sigma journey to identify supply chainlosses and develop & implement a road map to deliver best in class goals for cost cash & service and losselimination in line with the Mondelēz International Supply Chain strategy.
  • Be responsible for Plant Warehouse and Re-Packing operations (internal & external) performance and delivery KPIs.
  • Beaccountable for Talent Capabilities & Engagement for the team responsible for identifying andimplementing critical levers to attract retain & develop critical talent and build capability at all levelstechnical and behavioral to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future.
  • Interface with key stakeholders internally & externally todevelop and maintain effective relationships align priorities in order to deliver the company objectives and goals andmaintain 100% compliance to standards policies and local legal laws.

What you will bring

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

  • Strong operational & supply chain experience in FMCG/CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productivemaintenance or 5s or LEAN or 6 sigma tools and concepts Safety & GMP standards.
  • Strong financial & business acumen project management skills.
  • Extensive planning experience and knowledge of IBP Cycle Material & Productionplanning & inventory control Warehouse Material movement.
  • Excellent communication (verbal & written) and the ability to collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders.
  • People Management experience with evidence of coaching and leadership skills in a team-basedenvironment.
  • Demonstrated abilities in analytics problem solving and team building.
  • Ability to work in a challenging fast paced environment.

More about this role

What you need to know about this position: Hybrid working options are available 3 days in the office as aligned within the team.

This role is a secondment for a maternity cover.

Relocation Support Available

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

We value our talented employees and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation or preference gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Excited to grow your career

We value our talented employees and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you we encourage you to apply!

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Job Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Manufacturing support

Manufacturing

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Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We're leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. ... View more

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