Business Unit Leader

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.
This role helps ensure the sustained continuity of technical mastery and line leadership in manufacturing, by leading a key line of the business (technical, system or organizational) to deliver results defined by the compelling business need of the site. You ensure that key business results are achieved and for developing others to ensure the sustained continuity of technical mastery on the manufacturing line. Using a systematic approach, you use strategic thinking skills to ensure results are sustained over the long term.
How you will contribute
In your likely first managerial role, you will ensure that Mondelēz International's safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability and morale targets are achieved for the lines for which you are responsible by breaking down section targets into line and unit targets and ensuring that employees understand their individual performance goals related to the overall targets. In this role, you will also develop budgets and be responsible for costs control management, governance and compliance, loss elimination and workforce planning, including recruitment, retention, development, succession planning, and the identification of high potential team members. Without you, we would not be able to deliver high-quality snacks to our customers.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Autonomous maintenance (AM) Step 4 systems and progressive maintenance (PM) Step 3 systems
• Maintaining equipment at basic conditions independently, including the execution of AM & PM (break-down maintenance, planned maintenance) standards on dedicated equipment
• Total productive maintenance and Six Sigma including qualification of AM steps 5-6, and PM step 3
• Leading line teams
• Handling challenging interpersonal situations tactfully
• Influencing people in a union environment
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and a good attention to detail

More about this role
What you need to know about this position:
Technical Expertise:

• A background in engineering with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive production efficiency and KPI achievement.
• Familiarity with systems like IL6S, HPWS, and Autonomous Maintenance to ensure seamless operations and continuous improvement.

Leadership and Coaching Skills:

• A coaching mindset with the ability to guide and develop team members, fostering self-managed teams and high-performance behaviors.
• Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills to lead diverse teams effectively and deliver on operational goals.

Collaboration and Agility:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate across functional teams and external stakeholders like OEMs.
• Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

Innovation and Initiative:

• Proven ability to implement skill-based progression systems and drive initiatives like cost savings and loss reduction projects.
• A track record of leading cross-functional projects, including Value Stream Mapping and CQV activities.

Commitment to Excellence:

• Passion for embedding safety, sustainability, and diversity initiatives into daily operations.
• A continuous improvement mindset to set and achieve best-in-class standards across all performance metrics.

The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership, ensuring operational targets align with Mondelez's values and long-term goals.
What extra ingredients you will bring:
Innovative Thinking:

• A proactive approach to identifying and implementing cutting-edge solutions for process optimization, efficiency gains, and workforce engagement.

Change Management Expertise:

• Ability to drive cultural shifts, such as embedding High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS) and fostering a mindset of continuous improvement and accountability.

Strategic Vision:

• A clear understanding of long-term objectives and the ability to align daily operations with broader business goals, balancing short-term targets with sustainable growth.

Emotional Intelligence (EQ):

• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust, inspire teams, and navigate challenges with empathy, ensuring high engagement and morale.

Resilience and Adaptability:

• Capacity to thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure environment, making data-driven decisions and pivoting strategies as needed to overcome obstacles.

Passion for Excellence:

• A commitment to exceeding standards in safety, quality, sustainability, and diversity, setting a benchmark for best-in-class practices.

These "extra ingredients" will enable the candidate to not only meet but exceed expectations, driving innovation, efficiency, and a strong team culture.
Education / Certifications:
Educational Background:

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Engineering (preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related disciplines) from a reputed institution.
• Advanced certifications or coursework in operations management, supply chain management, or project management can be advantageous.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt): For process improvement and efficiency.
• High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS): Knowledge or certification in HPWS implementation and methodologies.
• IL6S (Integrated Lean Six Sigma) or World Class Manufacturing: Experience or training in Mondelez-specific operational excellence systems.
• HSE/ISO Standards: Familiarity with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 for quality, environmental, and safety management systems.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• Certification in Autonomous Maintenance (AM) or similar production systems.
• Leadership Development Programs: Formal training or certifications that demonstrate leadership and people management capabilities.

Job specific requirements:
Technical and Operational Expertise:

• Proven experience in managing production operations in a manufacturing environment, preferably in FMCG or chocolate/confectionery industries.
• Strong knowledge of production KPIs such as GE, OEE, MTBF, MCC, and MUV, with the ability to analyze and improve these metrics.
• Experience in implementing and managing High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS) and IL6S pillars like Autonomous Maintenance and Focused Improvement.

Skill-Based Progression Systems (SBPS):

• Experience in developing and implementing skill-based frameworks, skill matrices, and rotation policies for multi-skilled teams.
• Ability to map and execute career progression pathways for team members within a high-performance work system.

Leadership and People Management:

• Strong capability to lead and coach self-managed teams while driving engagement, diversity, and capability-building initiatives.
• Experience in conducting DMS (Daily Management Systems) reviews and driving team accountability.

Project Management and Continuous Improvement:

• Experience in Value Stream Mapping, Black Belt projects, and implementing cost-saving initiatives in production environments.
• Ability to lead CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, and Verification) activities and vertical ramp-up for new initiatives or projects.

Safety and Quality Compliance:

• Deep understanding of HACCP, GMP, ISO, and other safety and quality standards, ensuring adherence during daily operations.
• Proven ability to foster a zero-incident safety culture and optimize environmental impacts like energy and water usage.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Ability to work effectively with various functional leads such as Quality, HSE, HR, and Engineering, as well as external stakeholders like OEMs.

Additional Considerations:

• Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment while prioritizing objectives.
• Strong data-driven decision-making capabilities and expertise in leveraging manufacturing execution systems like SAP or MES.

These specific requirements align the role with the technical, leadership, and strategic demands necessary for success.
Travel requirements:
Site Visits:

• Occasional travel to other Mondelez manufacturing facilities or benchmarking sites to assess best practices and align with HPWS and IL6S implementation.

Collaboration with External Stakeholders:

• Travel to meet with OEMs, vendors, and suppliers for equipment reviews, technical discussions, or training sessions.

Training and Development:

• Participation in training programs, workshops, or conferences at regional or global locations to enhance skillsets or implement company-wide initiatives.

Project Execution:

• Travel may be required to support CQV activities, vertical ramp-up, or project rollouts at other sites.

Flexibility:

• Must be open to both domestic and occasional international travel based on operational and project needs.

Work schedule:
Standard Work Hours:

• Typically follows standard business hours (e.g., 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM). However, flexibility is essential to align with production schedules and project timelines.

Shift Coverage:

• May require availability outside regular hours to support shifts, address critical operational issues, or lead activities such as CQV and vertical ramp-ups.

Weekend/On-Call Support:

• Occasional weekend or on-call support may be needed during high-demand periods, project milestones, or unforeseen operational challenges.

Flexibility:

• Must adapt to dynamic production and business needs to ensure adherence to KPIs and plant objectives.

No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto. Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In addition, we foster a flexible work environment and place great importance on the notions of trust and empathy to promote a true sense of belonging.
Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging.
Job Type
Regular
Manufacturing core
Manufacturing