Plant Manager

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.

As leader you will create strong partnerships across the business to ensure delivery of our Supply Chain strategies in line with our Growth agenda. You will be responsible for Leading, coaching and developing our Plant multi-functional teams to identify best practices and improvements that will increase our Reliability, Productivity, efficiency and effectiveness. Your goal will be to establish an Agile and synchronized Supply chain.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Works cross functionally to develop and implement a 3 year strategic plan and annual operating plan, proactively identify key opportunities and link strategy to action to enable safe, reliable, flexible and cost efficient manufacturing capability that is a demonstrable competitive advantage to Mondelēz.  Partner with multi-functional leads to define and meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, Engagement goals. Establish a strong governance to review &  control operational performance and continuous Improvement plan and embed a zero loss mindset across the site to deliver against best in class both internally and externally
• Provide coaching towards implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma ways of working and phase journey as per masterplan and Self-sufficient teams. Role model Values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring and development of the multi-functional team
• Accountable to protect the value of the assets through appropriate assessment of needs and planning of spend. Lead and be accountable for all Manufacturing standards, Governance, Compliance requirements are in place, understood by all employees at the site, and regularly reviewed and monitored for compliance to policy.
• Lead and be Accountable for Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the Plant - identify and implement critical levers to attract, retain & develop critical talent and build capability at all levels, technical and behavioral, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future.
• Interface with Key stakeholders internally & externally to establish/maintain effective relationships, align priorities in order to deliver the company objectives, goals and build the company equity and image.

What you will bring

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

• Significant experience in leading manufacturing performance in a fast moving manufacturing environment with exceptional results (FMCG experience) with a career that has seen time at the Front Line and/or Manufacturing Manager level. Demonstrable and intuitive knowledge on fundamentals of good manufacturing practice, process improvement and optimization, Reconfiguration and imbedding of new or enhanced technology, Managing Costs and Variance, Motivaters and engagement levers for shop floor based performance, experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment. Demonstrated abilities in Analytics, problem solving and team building with a strong financial & business acumen, project management skills and Knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in interfacing with the broader Supply Chain and Commercial functions and a high level of capability around managing relationships and outcomes with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, Category and Sales.

Job Summary:

 The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management and direction of the plant/facility, ensuring efficient and safe operations, meeting production targets, and maintaining high-quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Operations Management:
    - Oversee daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, and quality control.
    - Ensure compliance with safety protocols, regulations, and company policies.
2. Leadership and Team Management:
    - Lead and manage a team of supervisors, engineers, and production staff.
    - Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and employee development.
3. Production Planning and Optimization:
    - Develop and implement production plans to meet customer demand and business objectives.
    - Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and optimize processes.
4. Quality Management:
    - Ensure that products meet quality standards and customer requirements.
    - Implement and maintain quality control processes and procedures.
5. Maintenance and Reliability:
    - Oversee maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
    - Develop and implement maintenance strategies to optimize asset performance.
6. Budgeting and Cost Control:
    - Manage plant budgets, including labor, materials, and overhead costs.
    - Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
7. Safety and Environmental Compliance:
    - Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental laws, and company policies.
    - Implement and maintain safety and environmental management systems.
8. Communication and Stakeholder Management:
    - Communicate effectively with employees, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
    - Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure business success.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
2. Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or management role.
3. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety protocols.
4. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
6. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
7. Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in a related field.
2. Certification in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or a related field.
3. Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or other manufacturing software.

Location: Plant (Hub Baluchistan)

No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit SummaryMondelēz International in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan serves the Middle East and Africa markets as well as Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, we have more than 2600 employees working across seven plants and six commercial offices; we make, bake, sell and deliver our products to customers. We are market leaders in key snacking categories with iconic global and local brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, Milka, Oreo and belVita biscuits, Barni Cakes,Tang powdered beverage, Chiclets and Trident gum and Halls candy. 

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 TypeRegularManufacturing supportManufacturing