Manufacturing Excellence Manager
Mondelēz International
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Herentals • Belgium
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About the role
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead the end-to-end implementation of the Mondelēz Manufacturing Excellence (IL6S) program, cultivating a continuous improvement mindset from operators to senior management.
- Develop and ensure coherent site master plans that are fully aligned with business objectives.
- Lead real-world problem-solving sessions to tackle critical breakdowns, equipment issues, and process losses. You'll develop and embed robust standards and work processes to prevent failures from recurring.
- Coach and develop plant teams in critical operational excellence systems and tools, including Centerlining CIL (Clean, Inspect, Lubricate), Defects Handling, TBM/CBM (Time-Based Maintenance/Condition-Based Maintenance), Problem Solving methodologies, SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die).
- Support sites in maintaining robust cost governance, budget management, and identifying impactful cost improvement projects.
- Drive change by conducting on-site workshops and encouraging the replication of successful initiatives across the region.
- Operate in an international environment, collaborating effectively with global centers of excellence, plant management teams, and key group decision-makers.
Requirements
- 15+ years of extensive experience in manufacturing (covering production, asset reliability, process engineering, and capability building), preferably within the food industry.
- Significant leadership experience in operations (e.g., Production Manager or equivalent) is essential.
- Deep expertise in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) or similar pillar-based Operational Excellence programs.
- Demonstrated proficiency in applying and coaching the tools listed above (Centerlining, CIL, SMED, etc.).
- Experience in dedicated capability building or leading roles is a distinct advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and embed organizational change processes.
- A strategic thinker with a proactive approach to driving continuous improvement.
- A servant leader with a strong team spirit, passionate about teaching, coaching, and developing talent at all levels.
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and influencing skills to drive engagement and results.
- An Engineering Degree is required.
- Fluent English is a must. Proficiency in Dutch and French is a significant asset.
- Willingness to travel across Europe.
Benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
Continuous ImprovementOperational ExcellenceTotal Productive MaintenanceProcess EngineeringBudget ManagementProblem SolvingCapability BuildingChange ManagementCenterliningSingle-Minute Exchange of Die
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoachingCommunicationOrganizational SkillsInfluencing SkillsTeam SpiritStrategic ThinkingProactive ApproachEngagementTeaching
Certifications
Engineering Degree