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.

Mondelēz International empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We're leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as Oreo, Cadbury, Philadelphia, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Belvita, Ritz and Toblerone with global revenues exceeding $31 billion USD.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Manufacturing Team, reporting to the Plant Director for Ringwood and Dandenong South.  As the Manufacturing Commercialisation Manager (referred internally as Business Development Manager), you will lead various projects including NPD, innovation, pack changes and process improvements for our Ringwood and Dandenong South sites. You will lead, coach and build the capability of the Business development change coordinator(s) within the plant and other key stakeholders.

How you will contribute

You will:

This role supports Project Development / Execution: Support Innovation 2 Market; Initiative Management (I2M/IIM) within the Sites, partnering cross-functionally and following the Mondelēz process.  This would include items like: Design reviews, Master data, Artwork, Raw/Pack Material availability, Track timings, verification and report to project team. Act as the source of internal and external information (contact for Commercial stakeholders and is the key interface between Category and Engineering / Manufacturing / R&D).  Lead site post project evaluation and communication, planning and execution of promotional activities within the I2M process.

Support Site Strategic Plan / Annual Contract creation: Support the site director in developing the site strategy and plant road map. Be the key partner for Product Supply team on sourcing/capacity expansion – ensure full integration of Innovation/Renovation plans into site supply plans. Partner effectively with Engineering to build the site CAPEX budget, ensuring the planning of the capital budget bottom up, including prioritization (i.e. integration with the full site agenda, specifically alignment of the annual timetable).

Drive Ongoing business and Simplification: Integrate overall site change management agenda to ensure delivery of projects while maintaining service levels. Manage ongoing reprioritization, de-complexity agenda and support the delivery of the site productivity and improvement agenda.  Ensure execution of regional /global menu cards and ensure that manufacturing hurdle rates are met.  Support Product supply for assessment of manufacturing solutions for current supply and demand gaps in the site.

What you will bring

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

Strong operational & manufacturing experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standardGood understanding of end-to-end processes in the manufacturing and business environment; working knowledge of commercialization process (I2M); project leadership / management skills and technical and financial aspects of the businessStrategic thinking, while having ability to excel in leading tactical programsHighly action oriented, drive for results, innovative, challenging actual set-ups, entrepreneurial abilityExcellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environmentDemonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team buildingPossess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization

More about this role

What extra ingredients you will bring:

Prior role in manufacturing operationsProven experience delivering NPD projects in a manufacturing environment & understanding of productionExcellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across all business functionsStrong understanding of continuous improvement methodologiesFinancial acumen and ability to manage budgets and deliver cost savingsPrior experience with strategic road maps is highly desirable

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelez International, our mission is to provide consumers with the right snack, for the right moment, made in the right way. We are one of the largest snack companies in the world, with global net revenues exceeding $31 billion USD. 

We have operations in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 91,000 diverse and talented employees in our factories, offices, research & development facilities and distribution activities around the world.

In Australia and New Zealand, we have 6 factories, and both global and local brands, employing over 2,000 people; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Toblerone, Philadelphia, belVita, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch Kids and Ritz.

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