Job Description

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Role Overview  

The Section Performance Lead drives the section productivity agenda, develops and implements manufacturing process improvement and is responsible for the execution of projects affecting the production lines, systems, controls or ways of working. The role will support the Cell Teams to implement effective projects to overcome chronic losses.  

The role is based in the heart of the factory in Bournville working closely with Chocolate Making and Crème Egg Operational, Process and Engineering teams. The Performance Lead reports to the Section Leader and covers both cells within the Section: Chocolate Making and Crème Egg. This role has no direct reports.   

   

Key Responsibilities:  

Accountable for developing and implementing waste reduction roadmaps and initiatives, delivering cost savings to agreed targets 

Facilitate workshops with teams to develop a roadmap for productivity; co-ordinate overall delivery of the productivity agenda for the Section; taking the lead on delivery for a share of productivity initiatives 

Work closely with support functions (e.g. Business Development, Engineering, Product Change Team, etc.), to input into early stage project development, support successful project trials and commissioning, ensuring Cell and Shift teams take ownership once the project is complete 

Support the implementation of new standards coming from re-engineering activities/productivity activities and commissioning activities 

Lead the introduction and embed usage of the digital apps for the Section to achieve full team engagement with the system  

Support the Cell Leader in engaging operating teams with process and project changes (new standards, new way of working, developing and maintaining the RTS program etc.)  

Lead the re-engineering phase of chronic loss on their area of responsibility  

Process Lead for Mass Balance governance and driving focussed improvement projects to eliminate variations 

Coach and support Process Engineers to build their capability, providing SME guidance on plant and ways of working including leading RCA sessions  

Define and deliver process improvements to improve the safety, quality, efficiency and delivery of both Chocolate Making and Crème Egg. 

Represent Section at Shutdown meetings to ensure plans and resources are aligned.  

  

Skills Required  

Strong manufacturing technical and process knowledge particularly in FMCG 

Understanding of manufacturing excellence systems and Continuous Improvement experience  

Experience in AM/PM, 5S, Centre lining  and CI principles & visualization tools  

Proven experience in people engagement and development 

Evidence of successful project management from initial scoping to full validation 

Excellent analytical skills and software usage (eg. Excel, Minitab or PowerBI) 

Some experience in statistics & process control tools desirable  

Engineering based degree or equivalent or significant experience in manufacturing  

Proven ability to champion and drive continuous improvement and operational changes  

Able to work as part of wider team and share best practises across the factory  

Advanced problem solver and ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams 

Creativity, positivity and a desire to grow and learn as a team 

Comfortable in challenging status quo, unsafe behaviours and processes 

  

 

More about this role

Work schedule: 100%

Relocation Support Available?

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!Our people make all the difference in our succes

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.

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We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

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Job Type

Regular

Manufacturing support

Manufacturing