Area & Maintenance Lead, Candy

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.
Mondelēz International empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We're leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as Oreo, Cadbury, Philadelphia, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Belvita, Ritz and Toblerone with global revenues exceeding $31 billion USD.
For over 50 years, our factory in Ringwood has been home to Cherry Ripe bars, Picnic bars & Cadbury Easter products. Each Easter, Ringwood produces more than 450 million Easter Eggs & 15 million bunnies for chocolate lovers in Australia and New Zealand.
We have an exciting opportunity as Area & Maintenance Leadto head the production operations in the Scoresby Plant and delivering key performance targets (SQCDSM) in safety, quality, productivity, volumes, cost, sustainability, organizational morale. You will ensure our manufacturing strategy is implemented and is fully effective and you will strive to build a high performing organization.
How you will contribute
You will:

• Lead the efficient and safe manufacture of high-quality product through Servant Leadership, the application of IL6S principles & concepts
• A zero-loss mindset and driving Best In Class results in SQDCSM (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, Morale)
• Heavy focus on building capability to empower teams & drive results through others, using the 5 E Leadership Model to achieve major transformation within the organisation
• Drive the Operating team to identify and manage improvements to technology, culture, capability and operating systems to deliver a best practice and reliable operation.
• Lead the Maintenance & Reliability strategy and Progressive Maintenance Pillar for the site
• Lead and manage direct reports by driving capability through effective coaching and mentoring, as well a role modelling business principles and values

What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in CPG/FMCG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, and lean manufacturing principles
• Proven coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment/people engagement
• Excellent communication (verbal & written)
• Strong financial & business acumen
• An Engineer with project management skills and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment
• Technical knowledge of Kronos, SAP CMMS and Microsoft Excel desirable.

More about this role
What extra ingredients you will bring:
You are a true leader, with passion for people, process and production, and with a growth mindset!
Education / Certifications:
• Bachelor of Science or similar discipline
• Engineering Degree
• Diploma or other Tertiary qualification in Front Line Leadership, Planning, Manufacturing is also advantageous.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
At Mondelez International, our mission is to provide consumers with the right snack, for the right moment, made in the right way. We are one of the largest snack companies in the world, with global net revenues exceeding $31 billion USD.
We have operations in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 91,000 diverse and talented employees in our factories, offices, research & development facilities and distribution activities around the world.
In Australia and New Zealand, we have 6 factories, and both global and local brands, employing over 2,000 people; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Toblerone, Philadelphia, belVita, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch Kids and Ritz.
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
Manufacturing support
Manufacturing