Vertical Startup Lead

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez 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.

This role will lead the planning and implementation to achieve vertical start-up of a biscuit and crackers production line. You will ensure our manufacturing strategy is implemented and is fully effective and you will strive to build a high performing organization.You will lead the planning and implementation to achieve vertical start-up of a biscuit and crackers production line. You will ensure our manufacturing strategy is implemented and is fully effective and you will strive to build a high performing organization.

How you will contribute

• Lead Vertical Start-Up Team on the delivery of successful CQV / TT&T. Coordinate activities with RDQ, Engineering, Planning, and other relevant cross-functions. Create benchmark platforms with CBA plant. Involve Suppliers to align with CQV Plan including start-up details.

• Support the Manufacturing annual operational plans and targets to meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, Engagement goals in line with the site Compelling business need.

• Create VSU & Lean Project Management Culture within the team. Engage cross-functions for the start-up activities

• Becomes familiar with the project and collect preliminary information to begin developing the start-up plan and develop team charter and team communication in place.

Start-Up Implementation Strategy

• Identify start-up implementation strategy, obtain approval, and begin to develop startup plans.

• Ensure that current operation assessment is developed and implemented.

• Ensure that a process for change management and reapplication of learnings is developed and used.

• Ensure an issue identification & resolution process is developed and used.

• Provide direction, consistency, and focus.

• Provide training and coaching on start-up processes.

• Define the project's criteria and start-up glide path and obtain approval from management.

• Attend Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for key equipment.

• Build capability within the team on Global Standard CQV template and content.

For the Commissioning Plan , you need to ensure that:

• Success Criteria are agreed (PQCDSM & VSU).

• Pre-Commissioning Plan is developed.

• CTPs/CTQs are identified and agreed within the team.

• Duration of runs and products with all perquisites are defined.

• Activity Mapping Matrix is built for Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning

• Define the project's criteria and start-up glide path and obtain approval from management.

• Attend Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for key equipment

For the Qualification Plan , you need to ensure that:

• Success Criteria are agreed (PQCDSM & VSU).

• Duration of runs and products with all perquisites are defined.

• Activity Mapping Matrix is built for Qualification.

• Site Specific Risks are evaluated, and actions initiated.

• Equipment & Quality FMEA is attended.

• Site Acceptance Test (SAT) is attended.

For the Verification Plan , you need to ensure that:

• Success Criteria are agreed (PQCDSM & VSU)

• Duration of runs and products with all perquisites are defined.

In addition to the execution side of the VSU role, you will need to support:

• Training plan: Ensure that the TT&T Plan is developed and following Global Standards.

• Hiring strategy for new line.

• Clarify all roles and responsibilities to new operators/technicians in your line.

• Support the Material Readiness Plan: Supplier(s) Material Quality and Quantity Plans are developed and aligned with start-up requirements.

• Ensure that Start-Up Planning and Implementation Schedules are developed, and Resource Allocation Plan is developed.

• Ensure that Planning and Implementation Measures and Results reporting is developed and used, and that project team is aligned on how vertical start-up will be measured.

• Ensure that start-up budget is developed and approved.

What you will bring

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

• Manufacturing experience (i.e. process, continuous improvement, maintenance, line leadership roles, etc.)

• You will need to be qualified on the I2M / IIM Process.

• You will need to be qualified on AM Step 3.

• Capable of leading and influencing people at higher and lower levels.

• Understands and is trained on key pillars like IIM, AM, and PM.

• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career.

• Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in the food manufacturing industry with experience in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), 5S, Integrated Lean 6 Sigma's tools and concepts.

• Excellent communication (verbal & written).

• Coaching and leadership skills in a team-based environment.

• Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving, and team building

• Strong financial & business acumen, project management skills, and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.

More about this role

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical degree within the food industry.

Job specific requirements:

• 5 years or more of experience in food manufacturing or related industries/processes is preferred.

• Experience in union-labor is preferred.

Travel requirements:

• 25% travel might be needed (domestic & international - to support project related activities such as FAT, MP Workshops, etc.)

Work schedule:

• Monday-Friday.

• Availability to work in different shifts as needed, including off-shifts & weekends.

Salary and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $86,900 to $119,515; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In 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.

No Relocation support available Business Unit Summary

The 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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