Senior Process Engineer
- Mondelez International
- Chicago, Illinois
- 3 hours ago
- Full Time
Job Summary
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
This is a leadership role where you will own the technology, maintenance, process and setting for the equipment for the line. You will possess deep expertise and will be viewed as the technology expert of the line/s.
How you will contribute
You will:
Partner & enable the line leader(s) todeliver the SQCDSM targets-Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery,Sustainability & Morale for the lines, to ensure Process stability; Participate in the DMS- DailyManagement systems meetings at the shift and line level
Own the technology and process and centerline settings for the equipment and process and has deeptechnical mastery of the process and equipment; own the Progressive maintenance systems andwork processes and the Progressive Maintenance Key Performance Indicators for the line/s along withCenterline Management systems; owns the Repairs & Maintenance budget of the line
Develop, own and execute the line/s preventive and time-based maintenance systems and plans andbuilds capability of the team to execute themselves; Build (spends at least 50% of time) technical andmaintenance skills of the technicians working in the shifts, so that they are able to operate and maintaintheir equipment themselves; be part of the PM Pillar, own all PM systems and work process at the linelevel and lead some of them at the department level
Partner with the Asset and Reliability team for system improvement and execution of specialmaintenance tasks; be responsible for Change Management on the line/s, localization of spares and properbreak-down analysis and R&M cost reduction for the line/s; represent the department/line/s as the sitetechnology owner in the regional and global technology forums
Assist in VSU for the new initiatives and enables the VSU team; help the line leader in internal andexternal benchmarking and reapplication; be the subject matter expert on one of the componentcategories and will be a trainer of PM related subjects for the plant
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
Advanced knowledge (including AM-Autonomous Maintenance Step 4 systems & Progressive Maintenance Step 3) & skill to maintain the dedicatedequipment(s)at basic conditions independently, including the execution of AM & PM (BD-Breakdown maintenance, planned maintenance) standards ondedicated equipment(s) and TPM - Phase 3 & 4 tools problem solving tools.
The capability to lead a Role for the Line. Qualify and coach the next level SWP owners and drive the common opportunity areas across the line in PDCA-Plan Do Check Adjust approach
The capability to work as the Line Leader, developing and aligning goal/master plan for the line, deploying and managing IDP for the members, coachingteam members on their performance management and career development
The Process Engineer play a critical role in optimizing and maintaining manufacturing or operational line processes through mastering loss analysis and loss eradication tools. This position is responsible for improving process flows, reducing variability, and ensuring reliable, high-performance outputs in a structured, integrated work environment. The ideal process engineer drives both technical improvements and cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency and quality at every stage of production.
Key accountabilities /Responsibilities
Prevent incidents by ensure 'zero safety incidents' mentality and culture in his line(s)/area.
Enforce safety rules and ensure a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
Prevent incidents by ensure 'zero quality incidents' mentality and culture in his line(s)/area.
Monitor and analyze line performance metrics to identify bottlenecks, reduce equipment effectiveness losses and material losses through systemic Loss Elimination.
Ensure alignment of line processes with ERP/MES systems and other digital platforms to enable real-time tracking, reporting, and automation.
Vertical Start Up of new initiatives
Owns Productivity cycle in the line & deliver productivity improvement projects with excellence.
Improve cost through systemic Loss Elimination, Identify and eliminate losses
Building and growing High Performing Teams in his line(s)/area
Coach and develop the Line teams
Work with operations, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to implement and sustain high-performance workflows.
Own Loss Intelligence, Loss eradication & Centerlining SWP in the line.
Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including work instructions, SOPs, OPLs, and visual aids to support training and standardization.
Owns the Loss intelligence Process which includes the glidepath (initiatives vs expected results in a given timeline) for equipment and material losses in the line of scope.
Lead Focused Improvement initiatives to identify and eliminate losses, reduce cycle times, and improve yield (material Losses).
Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving: Conduct problem solving using the appropriate tools to address process failures and develop corrective & preventive actions.
Priority Setting through Daily Management System and effective escalation of issues.
What extra ingredients you will bring:
Lead by Example
Role model standards and behavior
Role model in problem solving and loss eradication
Build capability through Learn - Do - Teach
Growing team capability through effective coaching and feedback
Empower the team by growing team autonomy
Education / Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience), technical certification, or associate degree.
2-3 years in current role + ready to promote + proven people leadership skills & capability.
1-2 years in Process Engineer role with proven people leadership skills and capability.
Experience in TPM, Lean, 6Sigma and HPO concepts are not pre-requisite but it is a plus
Work schedule:
Flexibility required to work any shift.
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.
No Relocation support available Business Unit SummaryThe United States is the largest market in the Mondelez 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 brands-including 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.
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Job ID: 503175451
Originally Posted on: 12/12/2025