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Mondelēz International • Herentals, Belgium | Belgium

SME lead

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

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

More about this role

SME Lead

Als SME Lead ben jij de expert die ervoor zorgt dat onze productieprocessen voor chocolade en biscuits betrouwbaar, efficiënt en veilig zijn. Je werkt mee aan nieuwe producten, verbeterprojecten en uitbreidingen in verschillende fabrieken. Je zorgt ervoor dat alles technisch klopt en dat onze producten voldoen aan de hoogste kwaliteitsnormen.

Verantwoordelijkheden

1. Technisch Expert in Chocolade- en Biscuitprocessen

  • Je bent de specialist waar collega’s uit verschillende landen op vertrouwen.
  • Je bepaalt hoe onze processen moeten verlopen en welke instellingen belangrijk zijn.
  • Je zorgt dat onze manier van werken voldoet aan alle kwaliteits- en veiligheidsregels.

2. Meewerken aan nieuwe producten en verbeteringen

  • Je begeleidt testen, proefproducties en de eerste echte productieruns.
  • Je ziet risico’s op tijd en zorgt dat problemen worden voorkomen.
  • Je helpt ervoor te zorgen dat nieuwe producten meteen goed worden geproduceerd.

3. Verbeteren van productieprocessen

  • Je werkt aan betere procesinstellingen, bijvoorbeeld voor de juiste dikte, structuur of temperatuur.
  • Je gebruikt methodes zoals IL6S om verspilling te verminderen en de productie te versnellen.
  • Je helpt knelpunten op te lossen en lijnen efficiënter te maken.

4. Aansturen van experts, oplossen van complexe problemen en borgen van kennis

  • Je geeft leiding aan een team van minstens drie andere experts binnen jouw vakgebied.
  • Je helpt de fabriek bij complexe, technische problemen.
  • Je bent het aanspreekpunt wanneer er grote of terugkerende problemen zijn.
  • Je helpt actief mee om kennis rond foodtechnology in de fabriek vast te leggen, te ontwikkelen en te borgen.
  • Je speelt een sleutelrol in het RTS‑programma, waar je standaarden mee opzet, uitwerkt en duurzaam verankert.
  • Je werkt met zowel food technology als packaging technology.
  • Je traint collega’s en zorgt dat kennis goed wordt vastgelegd en gedeeld.
  • Je verspreidt best practices binnen het hele netwerk.

5. Toezicht op regels, veiligheid en risico’s

  • Je zorgt dat we voldoen aan alle regels rond voedselveiligheid en kwaliteit.
  • Je ondersteunt audits en helpt bij het onderzoeken van incidenten.
  • Je geeft technisch advies bij investeringen en nieuwe machines.
  • Je zorgt dat alle processen goed gedocumenteerd en gecontroleerd worden.

Ervaring

  • Je hebt ruime ervaring in productie en procestechnologie, bij voorkeur in de voedingsindustrie (FMCG).
  • Je hebt eerder gewerkt als technisch expert voor meerdere fabrieken.
  • Je kent industriële verwerkingsapparatuur goed.
  • Je hebt diepgaande kennis van voedingsprocessen, zoals kristallisatie en reologie.
  • Je bent sterk in voedselveiligheid, GMP en kwaliteitssystemen.
  • Je hebt ervaring met innovatieprojecten, opschaling en investeringsprojecten.

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

Manufacturing support

Manufacturing

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Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Health insurance
Mental health platform access
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Adoption leave
Shared parental leave
Tax-free childcare
Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Faith rooms
Salary sacrifice
Life assurance
Annual pay rises
Annual bonus
Sabbaticals
Company car
Skilled worker visas
Volunteer days
Charity donation scheme
Lunch and learns
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Family health insurance
Religious celebration leave
Equity packages
Share options
401K
Referral bonus
Further education support
Mentoring
Open to part time work for some roles
Critical Illness Insurance
On-site catering
Secure on-site parking
Bike parking

Working at Mondelēz International

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4500

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