Maintenance Area Lead, Manufacturing Support

Area Maintenance Manager

Are you ready to make it happen at Mondelēz International? Join our mission to lead the future of snacking. Make it with pride.

As the area expert, you will bring a deep technical mastery of the process and equipment. That expertise allows you to lead the planning, process development and implementation of Planned & Reactive Maintenance Elements in a Continuous Improvement manufacturing environment.

You will manage this through teams consisting of various technical and nontechnical personnel, key support contractors and operations personnel.

Onsite - M-F

Working Hours - 7am-4pm

No Relocation is Offered

How you will contribute:

You will:

• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
• Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in the CPG industry with expertise in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, Six Sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standards
• A leader with strong financial and business acumen, project management skills, industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment knowledge, PM (Progressive Maintenance) expertise, Spare parts management, SAP PM module end-user knowledge, and Technology and engineering automation basics.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment. Demonstrated abilities in Analytics, problem-solving, and team building.

The Area Maintenance Manager is directly responsible for improving the total uptime performance of the Area's Production and Utility assets by leading the teams with a sense of urgency, focusing on the execution of the preventative/predictive maintenance programs, and setting the standard for the "quality execution" of these plans by both in-house and third-party resources.

What you will bring:

• Improve maintenance skills for good maintenance process performance and the continuous improvement and autonomous maintenance tools needed for maintenance and improvements in the assigned Area.
• Provide leadership and coaching to the Area Maintenance Team towards implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 Sigma ways of working: delivering zero breakdowns via preventative/predictive maintenance strategies and technical mastery of maintenance and operation teams; PM (Progressive Maintenance) Pillar, and CBM (condition-based monitoring), Visual controls & tools Mgmt., Lubrication mgmt. & Calibration of equipment(s) etc.
• Role model Values and principles through effective coaching and mentoring and building skills capability across the Plant technical/engineering team to engage with the latest modern practices. Have a clear people succession and resource plan for the asset & technology population, identifying and implementing critical levers to attract, retain, and develop essential talent.
• Participation in the Progressive Maintenance pillar responsible for the methodology breakdown in all site areas; support, coaching, and auditing of PM teams; discipline and compliance with defined standards.
• Strengthen and ensure compliance with company standards, rules, and policies and the production process's safety, quality, and maintenance standards.
• Manage predictive, preventive, scheduled corrective, and refurbishment of machinery and equipment to maintain operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Manage predictive, preventive, and scheduled corrective maintenance plans for machines and equipment through history and trends.
• Ensure teams generate corrective work orders from critical preventive maintenance and CBM reviews.
• Maintain the operational efficiency of machinery and equipment through compliance with preventive maintenance programs and renovations.
• Support management of suppliers for contracted maintenance.
• Manage documented information for predictive and preventive maintenance, primary equipment operating conditions, and improvements implemented in the production and related areas.
• Optimize the maintenance management tool (SAP PM) to control and plan hours worked, work orders, spare parts requisition, and auxiliary materials to execute services.
• Manage spare parts of equipment, supporting improvements in cycle count accuracy, inventory levels, and turn-aways.
• Manage the creation of documented information on primary equipment operating conditions and improvements implemented in the production and related areas.
• Support the application of the Early Management Pillar Methodology to new projects.
• Lead projects and investments per Matrix RACI Engineering and Maintenance responsibilities.
• Support and participate in systemic and improvement groups as per the Master Plan of the Progressive Maintenance pillar or other pillars of the Integrated Systems methodology.
• Manage maintenance costs.
• Promptly serve internal and external customers whenever requested by GDD (Day to Day Management).
• Take care of the order, storage, and conservation of materials and equipment.

What extra ingredients you will bring:

• Demonstrates strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings, technical manuals, specifications, and regulations.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop corporate/business relationships, keen business acumen, and a solid understanding of maintenance costs.
• Demonstrates hands-on leadership and coaching abilities. Able to demonstrate several examples of empowering, developing & motivating people.
• Demonstrates practical problem-resolution skills combined with "big picture" awareness.
• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to lead and participate in a multi-functional, team-based environment, cooperating closely under the direction of the Maintenance Director.
• Demonstrates ability to negotiate with Government Agencies, Enforcement Agencies, Professional Associations, Business Schools/Universities, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to make significant and rapid changes to a strong legacy organization. Improving parts management and purchasing is a plus.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or other related fields of study or 10 years industrial maintenance background with 5 years of Maintenance Management experience.

Job Specific Requirements:

• Previous experience with proactive maintenance and other TPM or related integrated Lean Six Sigma reliability programs is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or other related fields of study or 10 years industrial maintenance background with 5 years of Maintenance Management experience.
• Physical effort: Work typically requires low physical effort in bending, lifting, and manual dexterity. Computer/telephone use is moderate. There is some occasional travel to attend meetings/audits locally if needed. The ability to stand for long periods is essential. Frequent walking. Work requires moderate mental effort in reading, creating written documentation, meeting deadlines, problem-solving, handling multiple demands, and repetitive tasks amid constant interruptions and distractions.
• Experience in the Food Industry, Union Environment and SAP PM Module Experience is highly preferred.

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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