Technical Innovation Management – Lead

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.

Technical Innovation Management (TIM) Lead will deliver competitive advantage to the business by providing Technical Leadership (product formulation, packaging, specifications) and leading/supporting technical capability building/knowledge transfer for the manufacturing site (through training, coaching and R&D inputs).

How will you contribute

Working independently, you will lead/support initiatives and opportunities aligned to Business Strategy/Compelling Business Needs (CBN) and implement approved projects based on business objectives and needs (Process Capability, Quality Improvement, Focus Improvement). You will also lead the technical functions (RDQ, Engineering, and Plant) to ensure technical information (Integrated Design brief) has been completed to successfully deliver project scopes. This position requires you to manage stakeholders and leverage TIM peers and RDQ network to share technical solutions and/or Kaizens for common challenges in conjunction to influence decisions based on data analysis and interpretation of results.

What you will bring

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

• Roll out manufacturing standards process specific to capability building and training for plant colleagues.
• Prioritizing activity execution link to the Strategic Growth Plans.
• Provide technical support to the bakery for IL6S phase progression and  Focus Improvement-led projects via Core Centric team.
• Execute/lead Low, Mid and High Alternative Lines Qualifications (ALQ), providing appropriate level of technical support and troubleshooting to execute trials/Commissioning Qualification and Verifications (CQV) objectives and ensure proper documentation of each activity.
• Actively participate in technical readiness level (TRL/TRAM) reviews and discussions.
• Understanding equipment design and manufacturing processes to support process specifications.
• Using technical data to influence stakeholders
• Identifying complex technical or business problems and creating and implementing solutions
• Understanding equipment design and manufacturing processes to support process specifications
• Using technical data to influence stakeholders
• Coaching and mentoring others in a process community
• Being a constant champion of consumer complaints reduction strategies.

More about this role

• Work with Quality Process Manager and Line Leads to define and deliver Bakery related to consumer complaints reduction and waste reduction initiatives. 
• Work with R&D team for knowledge transfer and trials to be conducted.
• Work closely with IL6S Pillar Leads to ensure alignment and capabilities.
• Works closely on a cross functional basis with Engineering and Business Development.

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. (Chemical Engineering or Food Process Engineering preferred)

Job specific requirements:

• 4 + years of Research & Development (R&D) and Operations Experience.
• Product/process technology development in Food Industry or successful projects implementation in different factories.
• Strong technical background (Research & Development, Manufacturing, Packaging)
• Clearly understands the Commercial Business to be supported.
• Working knowledge in Innovation Initiative Management and RCA (root cause analysis).
• Understands IL6S and the key pillars (especially Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Education &Training, Quality Management and Focus Improvement)

The base salary range for this position is $95,100 to $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

RegularProcess Development & EngineeringScience & Engineering