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Maintenance Section Manager


Job Location:

Richmond, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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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 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:

  • Improve maintenance skills for good maintenance process performance and the continuous improvement and autonomous maintenance tools needed for maintenance and improvements in the production process.

  • Provide leadership and coaching to the maintenance team towards implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 Sigma ways of working:delivering zerobreakdowns viapreventive/predictivemaintenance strategies and technical mastery of maintenance and operation teams; PM (Progressive Maintenance)Pillar and CBM (condition-based monitoring) Visual controls & tools Mgmt. Lubrication mgmt. & Calibration of equipment(s) etc.

  • Role model Values and principles through effective coaching and mentoring and building skills capability across the Planttechnical/engineeringteam to engagewith the latest modern practices. Have a clear people succession and resource plan for the asset & technology populationidentifyingand implementing criticallevers to attractretain and develop essential talent.

  • Participation in the Progressive Maintenance pillar responsible for themethodologybreakdown in all site areas; support coaching and auditing of PM teams; discipline and compliance with defined standards.

  • Strengthen and ensure compliance with company standards rules and policies and the production processs safety quality and maintenance standards.

  • Manage predictive preventive scheduled corrective and refurbishment of machinery and equipment tomaintainoperational efficiency and reduce downtime.

  • Manage predictive preventive and scheduled corrective maintenance plans for machines and equipment through history and trends.

  • Ensure teams generate corrective work orders from critical preventive maintenance and CBM reviews.

  • Manage the schedule for the reform of machinery and equipment through reports and information from PCP (Production Planning and Control).

  • Maintain the operational efficiency of machinery and equipment through compliance with preventive maintenance programs and renovations.

  • Support management of suppliers for contracted maintenance.

  • Manage documented information for predictive and preventive maintenance primary equipment operating conditions and improvements implemented in the production and related areas.

  • Coordinate training for maintenance and operations on operating conditions and improvements implemented in the production area and related equipment.

  • Optimizethe maintenance management tool (SAP PM) to control and plan hours worked work orders spare parts requisition and auxiliary materials to execute services.

  • Manage spare parts of equipment supporting improvements in cycle count accuracy inventory levels and turn-aways.

  • Manage the creation of documented information on primary equipment operating conditions and improvements implemented in the production and related areas.

  • Support the application of the Early Management Pillar Methodology to new projects.

  • Lead projects and investments per Matrix RACI Engineering and Maintenance responsibilities.

  • Support andparticipatein systemic and improvement groups as per the Master Plan of the Progressive Maintenance pillar or other pillars of the Integrated Systemsmethodology.

  • Manage maintenance costs.

  • Promptly serve internal and external customers whenever requested by GDD (Day to Day Management).

  • Take care of the order storage and conservation of materials and equipment.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Implements &maintainsthe plants Progressive Maintenance Improvement Plan and Roadmap aligned with plant / BU priorities.

  • Provide maintenance leadership for a Business Unit oras a Strategy Lead

  • Proactively evaluates &leads torefinement of overall equipment reliability plans strategies equipment performance & RCA effectiveness.

  • Manages production and facility/utility asset maintenance and infrastructure to ensure the most effective use of resources and funding balanced for shortand long-range plans and plant production assets.

  • Champions a proactivePreventative/proactivedriven culture thatoptimizescost-effective maintenance & reliability for the line/plant. Ensures necessary skill sets are developedrefinedandmaintained.

  • Supports the plant teams in reviewing/developing operating standards line speeds Global Efficiency (GE) etc. toidentifyand capitalize on improvement opportunities.

  • Coaches mentors & develops Maintenance leadership staff.

  • Coordinateproduction ofequipment and facility maintenance activities at the plant including capital projects with the support of corporate engineering to maximize equipment reliability efficiency and cost.

  • Ensure that all maintenance activitiespertaining tothe adherence to/implementation ofpeoplessafety and risk management regulations and procedures according to the company policies and FM Global recommendations are executed.

  • Champion GE improvement initiatives and select implement andmonitorequipment reliability improvement plans.

  • Responsible for all the Maintenance Goals towards Zero Breakdowns.

  • Maintenance Performance Measurements (KAIs and KPIs).

  • Responsible for ensuring products are producedin accordance withGood Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Is responsible forensuring that all applicable safety and GMP procedures are understood and adhered to.

  • Understand and follow Manufacturing food safety systems and procedures.

  • Is responsible forensuring that all food safety and quality issues are brought to the immediate attention of the Quality Manager.

  • Other duties as assigned.

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 the CPG industry withexpertisein TPM-Total productive maintenance 5s LEAN Six Sigma toolsand concepts Safety & GMP standards

  • ALeaderwith strong financial and business acumen project management skills industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment knowledgePM (Progressive Maintenance)expertise Spare parts management SAP PM module end-user knowledge and Technology and engineering automation basics.

  • Excellent communication (verbal & written) coaching and leadership skills in a team-based environment. Demonstrated abilities in Analytics problem-solving and team building. The Maintenance Manager is directly responsible for improving the total uptime performance of the sites Production and Utility assets by leading the teams with a sense of urgency focusing on the execution of thepreventative/predictivemaintenance programs and setting the standard for the quality execution of these plans by both in-house and third-party resources. This person will implement the overall Progressive Maintenance Strategy at the site includingoptimizingcost-effective maintenance and reliability strategies supporting IL6S and the plant business deliverables. He or she will also coordinate technical training opportunities for all associates to increase their skills and knowledge. The PM Leads Asset Reliability Manager and Facilities and Utility Manager will report to this position.

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

What extra ingredients you will bring:

  • Demonstratesstrong communicationskills both verbal and written.

  • Demonstrates excellent organizational problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to interpret drawings technical manuals specifications and regulations.

  • Demonstrates the ability to develop corporate/business relationships keen business acumen and a solid understanding of maintenance costs.

  • Demonstrates hands-on leadership and coaching abilities. Able todemonstrateseveral examples of empoweringdeveloping& motivatingpeople.

  • Demonstrates practical problem-resolution skills combined with big picture awareness.

  • Demonstratesa high levelof interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to lead andparticipatein a multi-functional team-based environment cooperating closely under the direction of the Site Operations Director.

  • Demonstrates ability to negotiate with Government Agencies Enforcement Agencies Professional Associations Business Schools/Universities etc.

  • Demonstrated ability to make significant and rapid changes to a strong legacy organization. Improving parts management and purchasing is a plus.

Education / Certifications:

Bachelors degree in business engineering or other related fields of studyor 20 years industrial maintenance background with 10 years of Maintenance Management experience and 5 years of Maintenance Transformation leadership with quantifiable results.

Job specific requirements:

  • Previousexperience with proactive maintenance and other TPM or related integrated Lean Six Sigma reliability programs is a plus.

  • Physical effort: Work typicallyrequireslow physical effort in bending lifting and manual dexterity. Computer/telephone use is moderate. There is some occasional travel to attend meetings/audits locally if needed. The ability to stand forlong periodsis essential. Frequent walking. Work requires moderate mental effort in reading creating written documentation meeting deadlines problem-solving handling multiple demands and repetitive tasks amid constant interruptions and distractions.

  • Experience in a union environment.

  • Experience in the food industryispreferred.

  • SAP PM Module experience preferred.

  • Must understand and prioritize Good Manufacturing Practices People and Food Safety considerations in daily decision-making and prioritization efforts.

Relocation Assistance Offered: YES

Travel requirements: 10%

Work schedule: Richmond VA - ONSITE (M-F) Core Hours

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $122000 to $167750; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience skills education and 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.

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 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 Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. 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.

For more information about your Federal rights please see; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Job Type

Regular

Manufacturing support

Manufacturing

Required Experience:

Manager


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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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