Sr Manager, Supply Chain Excellence

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.

Working as part of a cross-functional team, you are an internally recognized expert in a critical technical area for the IL6S process development function. You identify, define and solve complex technical and business problems by applying your broad technical and in-depth knowledge. You oversee the delivery of assigned programs, support new programs/platforms linked to business objectives and use your expertise in your technical area when interacting with senior management and global cross-functional teams to help deliver on current and future demands of the business.

How you will contribute

• Develop, lead, and coach CS&L leadership team and DSD branches to manage the scope of their pillar team and ensure timely and successful steps and phase execution
• Develop a clear understanding of the requirements for the IL6S process (e.g. behavior, attitude, and culture) to facilitate the IL6S journey in the category
• Partner with the CS&L team to prepare an IL6S Step by Step phase-by-phase roadmap for the function and DSD branches
• Drive IL6S engagement and awareness throughout the whole CS&L organization by delivering awareness training
• Identify, translate, and share best practices & internal/external benchmarking to have a competitive advantage
• Drives the IL6S master plan – including the expected outcomes and milestones of the IL6S journey for each phase, and drives timely reviews in the functional leadership meeting
• Deliver improvement in the Key Performance Indicators and must win battles in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Sustainability, and Morale by using IL6S methodologies in a structured, sustainable way
• Develop technical mastery in a pillar methodology and work processes in close coordination with NA regional pillars and standard work process owners
• Organize, execute, and calibrate different phase pre- and final audits, work closely with functional pillars to plan and execute the IL6S master plan

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Technical leadership in process development, including a leading process development team, ideally within fast-moving consumer goods environment
• Applying your strong technical leadership and expertise to set and deliver the business and functional agenda
• Effectively influencing category leads (e.g. vice presidents) and cross-functional leaders (e.g. engineering, commercial)
• Using critical thinking and thought leadership proactively to ensure solutions to complex issues are delivered
• Working collaboratively in a fast-paced global commercial and technical environment
• Coaching and mentoring others
• Ensure that foundational skills/capabilities keep pace with technology advancements
• Creating a culture of technical curiosity, learning and collaboration

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

• The Sr. Manager Supply Chain Excellence will be a key member of the “NA Supply Chain Excellence” team and will be responsible for preparing a long-term strategy to implement the Mondelēz Integrated Lean Six Sigma (IL6S) initiative in the CS&L function to drive top-tier performance
• Coach CS&L leadership team, DSD warehouse to ensure execution of key initiatives and strategies that drive key performance indicators in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Sustainability and Morale
• Demonstrate high learning agility and actively seek feedback, gain insights from missteps, and constantly learning and seek to be the best. Act like a change agent and incite passion and inspiration by situational thinking and transformational leadership
• Lead to create a world-class Integrated Supply Chain footprint with a strong foundation of HPO culture, with zero loss mindset and 100% employee engagement
• Develop shop floor connection through servant leadership behavior to build desired capability by providing training, facilitation, and coaching for IL6S phase implementation in close coordination with NA regional SCE team

What extra ingredients you will bring:

• Understanding of change management, be a change agent, ability to deal with ambiguities and uncertainties
• Communication, motivation and good listening skills
• Strong training and effective delivery, Training delivery, Presentation & Facilitations skills
• Analyze and problem-solving skills, strategic thinking abilities, fact based decision taking, see the big picture and the details

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• Lean Six Sigma / TPM instructor certification preferred.

Job Specific Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Supply Chain environment, understanding of Lean Six Sigma / TPM required, and working experience in CS&L will be preferred
• Strong influence skills without authority and excellent communication skills

Travel requirements: 25-30%

Work schedule: 9:00am to 5:30pm

The base salary range for this position is $137,300 to $188,825; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. 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 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 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.  

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 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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Job Type

RegularProcess Development & EngineeringScience & Engineering