Automation Lead Manufacturing

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.

Your goal will be to ensure that the site manufacturing & support activities, without interruption, without any facilities shortages and/or any issues thereof. You will achieve 100% compliance to Local legal regulations, Quality, Health Safety & Environment management systems and standards. You are responsible for the management and maintenance of site facilities, buildings and equipment(s) (hardware & software).

How you will contribute

You will:

• Works cross functionally to develop and implement a strategic Facilities road-map and annual operating plan which is a competitive advantage to Mondelēz. Partner with internal & external stakeholders and service providers to define and meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, Engagement goals. Establish a strong governance to review & control Operational performance and continuous Improvement plan to deliver against best in class both internally and externally.
• Lead and be accountable that Building Maintenance program, Facilities maintenance program capabilities, including maintenance repairs & overall operations are in place. Accountable to insure adherence to business continuity plan, manufacturing standards government regulations are understood by all employees/services providers at the site, regularly reviewed and monitored for effective implementation.
• Provide leadership, coaching to Facilities team towards implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma ways of working:  delivering zero breakdowns via preventive/predictive maintenance 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, mentoring and builds skills capability across the Plant technical/engineering team to engage with latest modern practices.  Have a clear people succession and resource plan, for the asset & technology population , identifying and implementing critical levers to attract, retain and develop critical talent
• Interface with key stakeholders internally and externally to develop and maintain effective relationships, align priorities in order to deliver the company objectives, and goals.

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 CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standards
• An Engineer with a strong financial & business acumen, project management skills and Knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment, PM (Progressive Maintenance) expertise,  Spare parts management, SAP PM module end user knowledge, Technology & 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

Our goal is to foster a culture of maintenance excellence, empowering our people to support business growth by maximizing asset reliability and maintainability. We are committed to Safety, Quality, and compliance with Legal and Corporate standards, all within an optimal budget strategy.

The Automation Lead is crucial in achieving this goal by supporting our Safety, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, Facilities, and Engineering teams. You will provide problem analysis, solutions, and implementations for corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance, as well as plant projects, overhauls, automation upgrades, and corporate initiatives. This includes coordinating digital transformation initiatives and process visualization systems. You will also be responsible for maintaining a high level of security against cybersecurity threats for Layer 0 to Layer 2 based Automation systems, supporting NIST-driven deployments, and contributing to the IOT and Industry 4.0 implementation strategy on a plant level in alignment with corporate teams and support.

As the functional lead for automation, you will provide strong leadership, support, planning, direction, and supervision to assigned electrical team members, overseeing contractors as needed, and partnering with internal business partners (utilities and facilities). You will also coordinate and plan electrical & Automation activities, training, and troubleshooting, including PLC and network-related issues. You will utilize and improve current technology to drive continuous improvement in maintenance and operational effectiveness through digital tools. Your responsibilities include planning preventive/predictive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and equipment overhauls and upgrades for plant electrical systems.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Lead the automation and electrical plant maintenance and initiatives in collaboration with cross functional areas in the plant and from corporate departments.

• Coordinate with the site HSE Manager on electrical corporate and legal compliance.

• Maintain and standardize PLC ladder logic, HMI graphics, documentation, and electrical schematics.

• Plan, review and execute Virtual Machines servers application patching and hardware/software upgrades.

• Troubleshoot electrical systems using tools like multimeter, and HART tester.

• Technical and practical knowledge with different sensors electrical usage.

• Work with Allen-Bradley drives Power Flex series and Kinetic servos.

• Troubleshoot and implement Cat-3 Safety Circuits and ISO standards.

• Manage and administer FactoryTalk View-SE and FactoryTalk View ME, FactoryTalk Historian

• Manage and administer ThinManager for application.

• Understand server virtualization (VMWare) resources usage.

• Configure and troubleshoot network devices Stratix 5700 configuration; IP addressing protocols; Fiber Optic and RJ-45 networking.

• Work with third-party applications (Prosoft, IFM-efector, Cognix, Phoenix).

• Program and report using Microsoft Access Database and Transaction Manager.

• Collaborate with corporate engineering on managing infrastructure upgrades such as Motor Control Centers, Substation, and Power/Lighting Load Center replacements.

• Interact effectively with vendors, operators, team leads, and maintenance trades

• Supervise multidisciplinary teams in an unionized plant and a demanding environment.

• Availability to work in off shifts under plant major breakdowns and planned maintenance (if needed).

• Knowledge to drive the cultural change within the Plant operating team to embrace Mondelez cyber security policy/standards applied to control equipment and monitors compliance.

• Responsible to track and maintain plant digital asset inventory information over the lifecycle.

• Work with engineering department in all the lifecycle of a capital project to ensure a successful implementation and transfer knowledge

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as and controls engineer or similar role in raw material handling and food processing and packaging operations.

• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley VFDs and HMIs (PanelView Plus series), Toshiba VFDs, and industrial communication networks

• Understanding of Rockwell Asset Center software for PLC HMIs program backup and scheduling.

• Work with Allen Bradley PLCs (Control Logix L7X, L8X, Compact logix series) using Studio 5000 Logix Designer.

• Understanding of Factory Talk View Architecture and server/client systems.

• Experience with industrial power & control circuits and instrumentation.

• Ability to read schematics and electrical drawings.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechatronic / Electronic)

• Maintenance background strongly preferred.

• Electrical license preferred.

This position is on-site at the Naperville Plant: 1555 Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL 60540.

The base salary range for this position is $95,100 - $130,800 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

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