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 is to achieve the required production volume in compliance with quality standards and in accordance with the KPIs. You will ensure a strong safety culture and satisfying internal & external customer needs. To achieve this you lead the planning, scheduling, logistics and materials management processes for Equipment spare parts and consumables in a Continuous Improvement manufacturing environment and an Integrated Lean Six Sigma culture. 

How you will contribute

You will:

Develop, own and execute the line/s preventive and time-based maintenance systems and plan and build capability of the team  to execute themselves; be part of the PM Pillar, own Key PM-Progressive Maintenance systems and work processes and build PM strategies in cooperation with pillar members. Plan for efficient preventive and predictive maintenance activities per the Work Order Management process, Assist in the troubleshooting and lead the repair planning for equipment performance issues, Scheduling and coordinating contractor and service activities to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the plant’s equipmentRun MRP-Material Requirement Planning and planning procurement of spare parts according to demand and/or Progressive maintenance strategies; Eliminate useless and obsoletes materials; Update BOM’s and spare part inventoriesInventory Management of spare parts and other materials & consumables as needed by equipment technicians and apply self-service methodology for easy access. Define and implement policies for inventory optimization and based on TBM-Time based maintenance and CBM-condition based maintenance plans.Be responsible for corrective maintenance intervention and tags management/execution;  Coordinate the management of software backups; Be responsible for understanding and using SAP ERP systems & manage quality of data;  Facilitate the management of the technical library. Participate in selection of suppliers/contractors as necessaryEnable effective communication of M & R – maintenance & repairs direction to working team and leadership to eradicate Global Efficiency (GE) losses;  Lead cost reduction and spare parts optimization and critical spare parts management;  Foster equipment loss eradication/prevention culture;  Ensure basic training modules are relevant and accurate and interface with Education & Training Pillar to execute capability improvement in PM to enable knowledge transfer from PM to AM

What you will bring

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

Advanced knowledge (including AM-Autonomous Maintenance Step 4 systems & Progressive Maintenance Step 3) & skill to maintain the dedicated equipment(s)at basic conditions independently, including the execution of AM & PM (BD-Breakdown maintenance, planned maintenance) standards on dedicated 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. Capability to work as the Line Leader, developing and aligning goal/master plan for the line, deploying and managing Development Plans for the members, coaching team members on their performance management and career development.

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

Inventory Management & Controls

Ensure 100% stock accuracy through monthly audits and variance analysis.

Maintain Zero Obsolete Inventory, with effective planning for shut-down usage.

Lead 5S implementation, segregation of MRO vs non-MRO inventory, and ensure clean system records (FOC spares worth ₹50+ Lakhs uploaded).

Drive Zero Variance during internal and external audits.

Cost & Operational Efficiency

Ensure 100% FIFO-based issuance of spares and materials.

Achieve >90% stock availability through ROL monitoring, stakeholder coordination, and lead-time management.

Coordinate with Techno Leads for proactive ROL setting, code creation, and stock rationalization.

Control maintenance cost KPIs  

Maintenance Cost KPIInventory Value KPIM&R Cost per TonMaintenance Cost Ratio

Digital Tools & System Optimization

Drive 100% SAP-based material procurement; service procurement through Coupa.

Lead Project Hercules

Support vendor development and VMI implementation for lubricants, bearings, oil seals, and pneumatics.

Reporting, Compliance & Governance

Maintain and share accurate MIS Reports aligned to KPIs.

Manage invoicing without escalations, in coordination with Finance.

Monitor gate pass movements, scrap approvals, and ensure zero leakages in inventory.

Drive inter-plant transfers (STOs), material reclassification (MRO vs non-MRO), and energy savings via IEX trading.

Cost Saving & Value Generation

Alternate sourcing and vendor negotiation

In-house repair and capability building

Project & Change Management

Ensure smooth execution of VMI Buyout Project

Manage stock cleansing projects and inventory value reduction initiatives.

Drive issuance of project materials and disposal of expired/unused stock.

People Management

Lead a stores team with a focus on capability building, performance monitoring, and continuous engagement

Drive training initiatives for team members and cross-functional users (tools)

What extra ingredients you will bring:

Key Skills:

Inventory & Supply Chain AnalyticsSAP / PEGA / COUPA proficiencyVendor Management & NegotiationAudit Readiness & ComplianceTeam Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration

Education / Certifications:

Job specific requirements:

Travel requirements:

Work schedule:

Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy

Business Unit Summary

Mondelez India Foods Private Limited (formerly Cadbury India Ltd.) has been in India for over 70 years, making sure our mouth-watering and well-loved local and global brands such as Cadbury chocolates, Bournvita and Tang powdered beverages, Oreo and Cadbury Bournvita biscuits, and Halls and Cadbury Choclairs Gold candies get safely into our customers hands—and mouths. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has more than 3,300 employees proudly working across sales offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai and in manufacturing facilities at Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, at our global Research & Development Technical Centre and Global Business Hub in Maharashtra and in a vast distribution network across the country. We are also proud to be recognised by Avatar as the Best Companies for Women in India in 2019 – the fourth time we’ve received this award.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular

Manufacturing support

Manufacturing