Business Development Lead (F/M/X)

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 will support the I2M and IIM process for site / cluster and ensure effective planning and execution of change as it relates to new and existing products, packaging and processes for a plant or cluster. At the plant level you will work on change management and innovation management capabilities.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Support Project Development / Execution: Support I2M/IIM (Innovation 2 Market; Initiative Management) within the site; Provide site AR write ups & prepare critical site inputs to the Regional BD, specifically for IIM Design Reviews (DR2 – DR6); Leads Project Verification (DR7); Design Reviews (DR4) onward lead Plant activities: Master data, Art Work, Raw/Pack Material availability, Track timings – and report to project team. Act as the source of internal and external information (contact for Commercial stakeholders and is the key interface between Category and Engineering / Manufacturing / R&D). Lead site post project evaluation and communication, planning and execution of promotional activities within the I2M process
• Support Site Strategic Plan / Annual Contract creation: Support the site director in developing the site strategy and plant road map. Be the key partner for Product Supply team on sourcing/capacity expansion – ensure full integration of Innovation/Renovation plans in 421 into site supply plans. Partner effectively with Engineering to build the site CAPEX budget. Ensure planning of the capital budget bottom up, including prioritization (i.e. integration with the full site agenda, specifically alignment of the annual timetable)
• Drive Ongoing business and Simplification: Integrate overall site change management agenda to ensure delivery of projects while maintaining service levels. Manage ongoing reprioritization, De-complexity agenda and support the delivery of the site productivity and improvement agenda. Ensure execution of regional /global menu cards and ensure that manufacturing hurdle rates are met. Support Product supply for assessment of manufacturing solutions for current supply and demand gaps in the site
• Lead, coach and build Capability of the Business development change coordinator(s) within the plant and other Key stakeholders.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Strong operational & manufacturing experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standard
• Good understanding of end-to-end processes in the manufacturing and business environment; working knowledge of commercialization process (I2M); project leadership / management skills and technical and financial aspects of the business
• Strategic thinking, while having ability to excel in leading tactical programs
• Highly action oriented, drive for results, innovative, challenging actual set-ups, entrepreneurial ability
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment
• Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team building
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization

As the Business Development Lead for our Plonsk plant, you will be the driving force behind the site's innovation, commercialization, and productivity agenda. In this newly created role, you will lead and develop a team of BD Commercial Project Leaders, orchestrating the full spectrum of I2M (Idea to Market) and IIM (Integrated Innovation Management) projects — from strategic concept through industrialization to successful market launch. You will serve as the key interface between commercial stakeholders, category teams, R&D, engineering, and manufacturing, ensuring that business opportunities are translated into executable projects delivered with excellence.

You will be accountable for:

• Leading I2M and IIM process for the Plonsk site (site IIM pillar lead)
• All change management at site level: Innovations (new product development and launches), Productivity projects, Procurement-driven changes — ingredient/packaging material and supplier changes, All trial activity, Simplification / Harmonization agenda
• Main contact for Commercial Area at site level
• Key interface between Category and Engineering / Manufacturing / R&D
• Managing and developing the BD Commercial Project Leaders team
• Support for: Capacity utilization planning (led by category demand planning teams), Developing site master plan (Factory Manager is accountable for the site master plan), Plant Leadership Team (PLT) agenda and CBN plans

What you will bring

• Education & Qualifications

- University education (Master's degree) in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related discipline

- Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) will be an additional value

• Experience

- Minimum 5–7 years of proven project management experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment

- Solid background in the food, FMCG, pharmaceutical, or relevant industry

- Demonstrated experience in leading commercialization / innovation projects end-to-end (from concept to market launch)

- Track record of managing and developing teams (people management experience required)

- Experience in working with cross-functional and multi-geography stakeholders

• Skills & Competencies

​- Inclusive leader and driver of cross-functional projects with a clear vision and can-do attitude

- Proven people management, leadership, coaching, and motivation skills

- Communicative English (minimum B2 level; C1/C2 preferred)

- Flexibility, ability to deal with complexity, strong data analytics and presentation skills

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders across different geographies and organizational levels

- Financial acumen — ability to build and evaluate business cases

- Knowledge of Lean/TPM/IL6S methodologies is an advantage





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!

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Job Type

Regular

Manufacturing support

Manufacturing