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The Role
Lead deployment of Industry 4.0 and automation across manufacturing sites: develop digital roadmaps, implement automation/vision/process control solutions, ensure cybersecurity/compliance, drive capability building, and support cross-regional digital transformation and value realization.
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Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
You are part of a team responsible for experimenting with cutting-edge technologies, delivering solutions by testing and learning and developing strong partnerships to enable growth through innovation and agile methodologies.
How you will contribute
Working with cross-functional partners regionally and globally, you will champion the deployment of the local digitalization agenda and initiatives. In this role, you will support engineering teams in single or multiple location(s) on Digitalization, Automation, Vision Systems, Process Control, and Capability Training. You will work closely with plant teams in troubleshooting and deploying pilot solutions. You will have the opportunity to present best-practice implementations based on your projects to the engineering community globally.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
Key Responsibilities
Digital Transformation
Automation & Smart Manufacturing
Cybersecurity & Compliance
What You Need to Know About This Position
Education / Certifications / Qualifications
Experience & Skills Required
Soft Skills
Key Skills & Competencies
Travel Requirements
This role requires regional travel to support plants across the SSA BU, including travel to Nigeria and Eswatini.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Mondelēz International's Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets. The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne. The Business Unit's Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.
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 Type
Regular
Digital Strategy & Innovation
Technology & Digital
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
You are part of a team responsible for experimenting with cutting-edge technologies, delivering solutions by testing and learning and developing strong partnerships to enable growth through innovation and agile methodologies.
How you will contribute
Working with cross-functional partners regionally and globally, you will champion the deployment of the local digitalization agenda and initiatives. In this role, you will support engineering teams in single or multiple location(s) on Digitalization, Automation, Vision Systems, Process Control, and Capability Training. You will work closely with plant teams in troubleshooting and deploying pilot solutions. You will have the opportunity to present best-practice implementations based on your projects to the engineering community globally.
- Work cross-functionally to develop and implement a strategic digitalization & automation roadmap. Partner with internal & external stakeholders and service providers to define and meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and Engagement goals.
- Establish strong governance to review & control performance and a continuous Improvement plan to deliver against best-in-class both internally and externally.
- Interface with key stakeholders internally and externally to develop and maintain effective relationships, align priorities in order to deliver the company objectives and goals.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
- Project management including knowledge of Agile
- Technical expertise and a passion for innovation
- Technical and business acumen to evaluate opportunities with internal and external partners
- Understanding a variety of disruptive technology products and services
- Machine learning/artificial intelligence programming languages
- The start-up landscape
- Familiarity with the fast-moving consumer goods or related sector
- Driving for results and Analytical skills
Key Responsibilities
Digital Transformation
- Drive Digital Manufacturing Transformation through the development and execution of site digital roadmaps.
- Lead Industry 4.0 initiatives from concept through implementation, adoption, and value realization.
- Support manufacturing sites in shaping their digital strategies and transformation journeys.
- Advance data-driven decision making and digital performance management capabilities across the region.
- Act as a digital advisor, identifying continuous improvement and performance enhancement opportunities using digital tools.
- Engage with regional and global leaders on Industry 4.0 strategy.
- Ensure new projects align with global standards.
- Promote multidisciplinary collaboration to improve real-time visibility across departments.
- Lead the Industry 4.0 capability strategy, coordinating and creating a roadmap for capability development, documentation, and training.
Automation & Smart Manufacturing
- Lead automation and smart manufacturing initiatives across the BU, including process control, robotics, vision systems, digital integration, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Identify and scale productivity initiatives through cross-functional collaboration with Plant leadership, engineering, IL6S, and operations teams.
- Support Plants automation roadmaps focused on productivity, efficiency, reliability, and manufacturing optimization.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
- Oversee manufacturing cybersecurity initiatives across the region in line with MINT standards.
- Ensure compliance with company standards related to automation, digital infrastructure, and cybersecurity governance.
- Ensure safe installations and operations through proper design, protection systems, procedures, and training.
What You Need to Know About This Position
- Located in our PE, South Africa plant (preferred) or Johannesburg Business Unit office, South Africa.
- This role involves BU/regional responsibility with a global perspective.
- Requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.
- Strong understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts and their practical application in a manufacturing environment.
Education / Certifications / Qualifications
- Minimum University degree in Engineering (Electrical & Electronics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or related field) or equivalent relevant experience.
- Fluent in English.
Experience & Skills Required
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in a technical function within a manufacturing environment.
- Technical Expertise: Manufacturing automation technologies, machine vision, automation systems, testing & qualification experience, process & packaging equipment knowledge.
- Project Management: Strong project management methodology knowledge, experience in leading large-scale projects.
- Digital Skills: Automation (PLC) knowledge is required. Proficiency in OT technologies including OPC UA, industrial networking, IDC, IoT platforms, and Edge/Cloud computing is required. Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) is required. Basic programming knowledge is a plus. Skills in Python and industrial control systems (Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff) are a plus.
- IL6S/TPM: Proven expertise in IL6S/TPM methodologies through hands-on operational experience. Demonstrated experience in applying Lean principles across the end-to-end supply chain.
- Passion for Engineering, Industry 4.0, and digitalization for manufacturing.
- Strong track record of leading and directing others, with experience in previous leadership roles.
- Exceptional influencing and leadership skills, with the ability to build strong, collaborative, long-term relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with senior leaders.
- Experience leading cross-regional and cross-functional teams.
Soft Skills
- Influencing and collaborating effectively with stakeholders.
- Working within multicultural teams.
- Interest in driving digital adoption and capability.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Project Management
- Technical Expertise (Automation, Digitalization, Cybersecurity)
- Communication & Influencing
- Leadership & Team Management
- Problem Solving
- IL6S/TPM Principles
Travel Requirements
This role requires regional travel to support plants across the SSA BU, including travel to Nigeria and Eswatini.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Mondelēz International's Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets. The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne. The Business Unit's Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.
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 Type
Regular
Digital Strategy & Innovation
Technology & Digital
Skills Required
- University degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Systems) or equivalent experience.
- Fluent in English.
- Minimum 7+ years in a technical function within a manufacturing environment.
- Project management experience including knowledge of Agile methodologies.
- Experience with manufacturing automation technologies, machine vision, automation systems, testing and qualification, and process & packaging equipment.
- Automation (PLC) knowledge.
- Proficiency in OT technologies including OPC UA, industrial networking, IDC, IoT platforms, and Edge/Cloud computing.
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
- Basic programming knowledge.
- Skills in Python.
- Experience with industrial control systems (Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff).
- Proven expertise in IL6S/TPM methodologies and Lean principles applied end-to-end.
- Proven leadership experience leading and directing others.
- Experience leading cross-regional and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior stakeholders.
- Familiarity with the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector or related sector.
Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) structure combines a 4.5% basic company contribution with up to an additional 4.5% match, with company contributions vesting after two years. This provides up to 9% in company contributions when at least 6% is contributed by the employee.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical carrier options are offered with in‑network preventive care at 100%, plus company‑paid basic life insurance and short‑term disability. Optional long‑term disability and supplemental life/AD&D expand protection choices.
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Parental & Family Support — A global parental‑leave standard supports birth, adoptive, and foster parents across the enterprise. Additional supports include adoption and surrogacy assistance, childcare discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program with counseling and well‑being tools.
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The Company
What We Do
Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture
Why Work With Us
We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
#TeamMDLZ Flexible Working Pledge: We Trust each other to work flexibly and productively We show Empathy, encouraging belonging and connection We are Mindful of making space and taking time
Typical time on-site:
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