Vertical Start-Up Leader

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Bucharest, ROU
Hybrid
Big Data • Food • Hardware • Machine Learning • Retail • Automation • Manufacturing
We're a global snacking company empowering people to snack right.
The Role
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 plan, develop and execute capital projects by supporting technical developments, feasibility perspectives of engineering-related activities in supply chain and capital expense project execution to support growth, world-class manufacturing and productivity with the highest levels of quality, safety and environmental requirements. You will follow Mondelēz business and innovation processes in project management and ensure that Mondelēz standards are adhered to.
How you will contribute
Project Leadership & Management:
  • Effective management of a cross-functional project team, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and effective communication.
  • Comprehensive project reporting, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and resource allocation.

New Machine Commissioning & Implementation:
  • Lead the process of introducing, commissioning, qualifying, and verifying (CQV) new machines and equipment in the factory, ensuring adherence to all relevant standards and regulations.
  • Manage the planning, scheduling, and execution of all implementation activities, from initial design to final handover.
  • Risk Management:
  • Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Develop and implement contingency plans to address potential issues and minimize disruptions.

Continuous Improvement & Optimization:
  • Actively participate in the continuous improvement of production processes, identifying opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains.
  • Conduct technological tests to evaluate new equipment, processes, and materials.

Cost Reduction & Innovation:
  • Identify and implement new technical and organizational solutions aimed at reducing costs and improving productivity.
  • Champion innovation and explore new technologies to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
  • CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, & Verification):
  • Develop and execute CQV plans for new equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
  • Manage the documentation and record-keeping associated with CQV activities.
  • Lead the resolution of any issues identified during the CQV process.

What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career.
Must have:
  • Higher education (technical degree in Engineering or related field).
  • Proven experience in a similar project leadership role within a production environment.
  • Demonstrated experience with CQV processes.
  • Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
  • Knowledge of spoken and written English at the level of min. B2.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to manage projects during periods of change and under time pressure.
  • Self-discipline, ability to prioritize tasks, and strong organizational skills.
  • Independence, flexibility, and multitasking abilities.

Please note this position is based in our Clinceni Plant
Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
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.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITER
Job Type
Regular
Project Engineering
Science & Engineering

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
90,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

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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