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
You will conduct innovative pilot projects to drive disruptive ideas across the organization, using the learnings from these projects to inform decisions on whether to incorporate them as a portfolio project or to introduce them as a new proof of concept. Working with other Mondelēz teams, you will get to experiment with cutting-edge technologies to build a strong pipeline of ideas to pursue. In addition, you will get to bring the outside in by building relationships with start-ups and building your knowledge of actual proof-of-concept cases and lead end-to-end product management activities after the proof of concept has been successfully adopted.
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 Industry 5.0
- Technical expertise and a passion for innovation
- Technical and business acumen to evaluate digitalization opportunities with internal and external partners
- Understanding a variety of disruptive technology products and services
- Machine learning/artificial intelligence programming languages
- Familiarity with the fast-moving consumer goods or related sector
- Driving for results and Analytical skills
More about this role
The Plant Digital Lead is a key role responsible for driving the digital transformation of manufacturing operations within a specific FMCG plant in India. This role will lead the implementation and adoption of digital technologies to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, and sustainability within the plant.
What you need to know about this position:
What extra ingredients you will bring:
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with a focus on digital technologies.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technologies in the FMCG industry.
- Experience in implementing and managing MES, IIoT, or other relevant digital technologies.
- Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools.
- Excellent project management and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical 1 skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with specific MES or IIoT platforms.
- Knowledge of Industry 4.0 principles and technologies.
- Experience with lean manufacturing or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience in the FMCG industry.
Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy
Business Unit Summary
Mondelez India Foods Private Limited (formerly Cadbury India Ltd.) has been in India for over 70 years, making sure our mouth-watering and well-loved local and global brands such as Cadbury chocolates, Bournvita and Tang powdered beverages, Oreo and Cadbury Bournvita biscuits, and Halls and Cadbury Choclairs Gold candies get safely into our customers hands-and mouths. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has more than 3,300 employees proudly working across sales offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai and in manufacturing facilities at Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, at our global Research & Development Technical Centre and Global Business Hub in Maharashtra and in a vast distribution network across the country. We are also proud to be recognised by Avatar as the Best Companies for Women in India in 2019 - the fourth time we've received this award.
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
- 5+ years experience in manufacturing operations with focus on digital technologies
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technologies in the FMCG industry
- Experience implementing and managing MES, IIoT, or other relevant digital technologies
- Proficiency in data analytics and data visualization tools
- Project management experience, including knowledge of Industry 5.0
- Technical expertise and passion for innovation
- Technical and business acumen to evaluate digitalization opportunities with partners
- Understanding of a variety of disruptive technology products and services
- Experience with machine learning or artificial intelligence programming languages
- Excellent project management and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Familiarity with the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or related sector
- Experience with specific MES or IIoT platforms
- Knowledge of Industry 4.0 principles and technologies
- Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
- Direct experience in the FMCG industry
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.
Mondelēz International Insights
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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