Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
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 road-map. 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:
- Significant engineering and operations experience
- Project management
- Leading to work effectively across cross-functional teams and influencing key stakeholders
- Technical expertise across engineering disciplines and high expertise in one or more domains
More about this role
Key Responsibilities
Digitalization:
- Drive the Digital Manufacturing Transformation by developing, aligning, and executing site roadmaps.
- Lead Industry 4.0 digitalization projects from start to finish (feasibility, implementation, adoption).
- Guide plants in developing their digital journey and roadmap strategies.
- Actively participate in the design, implementation, and utilization of new digital solutions to benefit the region.
- Develop and execute the Digitalization roadmap, fostering a culture of digital transformation.
- 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:
Lead the Process, Control & Information Systems initiatives within the region.
- Support regional roadmaps for automation.
- Work with the engineering department to align projects, identifying potential productivity improvements.
Site Security:
Manage site cybersecurity within the region, following MINT standards.
- Ensure regional compliance with company standards for automation, infrastructure (MINT), and cybersecurity.
- Ensure safe installations and operations through proper design, protection systems, procedures, and training.
What you need to know about this position:
- Located in one of our MENAP/SSA plants or at our offices.
- 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:
- Minimum University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or related field) or equivalent relevant experience.
- Fluent in English.
Job specific requirements :
- Minimum 10+ 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 and basic programming knowledge is a plus. Skills in Python, PowerBI, and industrial control systems (Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff) are a plus.
- Soft Skills:
- Influencing and collaborating effectively with stakeholders.
- Working within multicultural teams.
- Interest in driving digital adoption and capability.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- 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.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking
- Project Management
- Technical Expertise (Automation, Digitalization, Cybersecurity)
- Communication & Influencing
- Leadership & Team Management
- Problem Solving
- IL6S/TPM principles
Location: This is a Business Unit (BU) or Plant base position; the successful candidate can remain based in their current country within the MENAP & SSA region.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Mondelēz 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 Type
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Project Engineering
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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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