Section 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.

You will lead the production operations in the Plant and delivering key performance targets (SQCDSM) in safety, quality, productivity, volumes, cost, sustainability, organizational morale. You will ensure our manufacturing strategy is implemented and is fully effective and you will strive to build a high performing organization.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Manages change/ transformation change/ transformation amongst the Operating teams in the implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma phase journey, FoF-Factory of Future Line centric organization & roles (AM-Autonomous Maintenance, PM-Progressive Maintenance and an integrated 6 star model within operating Line teams) to progress into Self sufficient teams. Role models Values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring and development of the team.

• Support the Manufacturing annual operational plans and targets to meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, Engagement goals in line with the site Compelling business need. coach Line Leaders, cascade & communicate the plans and targets to employees to ensure alignment and understanding around priorities, focus and KPI’s.

• Lead and be Accountable to establish a strong Governance to Review, Control Operational performance and Continuous Improvement plan and embed a zero loss mindset to constantly improve and deliver against best in class both internally and externally. Drive the Operating team to identify and manage improvements to technology, culture, capability and operating systems to deliver a best practice and reliable operation.

• Support all Manufacturing standards, Governance, Compliance requirements (e.g. Corporate Quality, Food safety & GMP, Health, Safety, Security, Environment, Sustainability, Code of conduct, Policies & principles, Operational standards, Local legal requirements, Internal Audit norms, & other procedures updated from time to time) are in place, understood by all, and is regularly reviewed and monitored for effective implementation.

• Lead and be Accountable for Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the Manufacturing team - identify and implement critical levers to attract, retain & develop critical talent and builds capability at all levels, technical and behavioral, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future. Partner effectively with all multi-functional peers internally & externally (outside the plant) to achieve objectives, goals and KPI’s.

What you will bring

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

• Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in CPG industry with 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

• An Engineer with a strong financial & business acumen, project management skills and Knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.

More about this role

Section Manager

In onze fabriek neem jij als Production Section Manager een sleutelrol op in het realiseren van onze missie. Je leidt een productiesectie binnen de plant, stuurt je team naar sterke prestaties en zorgt dat onze Run-To-Standard/IL6S‑strategie volledig tot leven komt. Je creëert een veilige, kwalitatieve en efficiënte omgeving waarin mensen, processen en technologie samen groeien.

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Kwaliteit, Veiligheid & Compliance

Je garandeert naleving van alle Mondelēz‑standaarden: Food Safety, GMP, Corporate Quality, Health & Safety & Environment, Security, Sustainability en lokale wetgeving. Je creëert een veilige, hygiënische en betrouwbare werkomgeving.

• Leidinggeven & Teamontwikkeling

Je stuurt de Operating Teams binnen jouw sectie, coacht Line Leaders en bouwt aan autonome, high‑performing teams volgens IL6S en AM/PM. Je bent een zichtbaar rolmodel in waarden, coaching en continue ontwikkeling.

• Dagelijkse Operaties & Productieplanning

Je coördineert de dagelijkse productieactiviteiten, zorgt dat volumes, kwaliteit en efficiëntie worden gehaald en vertaalt de jaarlijkse operationele plannen naar duidelijke prioriteiten en KPI’s voor jouw teams.

• Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

Je bouwt een sterke governance rond SQCDM‑resultaten, analyseert verliezen, stuurt op zero‑loss mindset en leidt verbeterinitiatieven via Lean, TPM, 5S, Six Sigma en Kaizen. Je drijft verbeteringen in technologie, cultuur, capability en operating systems.

• Samenwerking & Stakeholdermanagement

Je werkt nauw samen met Health & Safety & Environment, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, Planning, HR en andere interne en externe partners. Je bent de schakel tussen management en werkvloer en zorgt voor vlotte communicatie en alignment.

• Budget & Resource Management

Je beheert middelen, optimaliseert kosten en zorgt voor een efficiënte inzet van personeel, grondstoffen en equipment.

Ervaring

• Sterke operationele en productie‑ervaring in een CPG‑omgeving.

• Grondige kennis van TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, 5S en continue verbeteringsmethodieken.

• Ervaring met industriële productie‑ en onderhoudsprocessen (AM/PM).

• Sterke leiderschapsvaardigheden: coaching, teamontwikkeling, change management.

• Uitstekende communicatievaardigheden, zowel op de werkvloer als richting management.

• Analytisch sterk, probleemoplossend, besluitvaardig en gericht op resultaat.

• Financieel inzicht, projectmanagementvaardigheden en een technische achtergrond (bij voorkeur ingenieur).

Supporto alla Relocation disponibile?

Nessun supporto disponibile per la relocation

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