Manufacturing Site Leader

2 weeks ago


Chirk, Wrexham, United Kingdom Mondelēz International Full time

About the Role

The Section Operations Manager is a key senior site leadership position with overall responsibility for a Manufacturing Business Unit within the Chirk Plant, a key plant in our UK Confectionary Cluster.

This is a key leadership role that requires coaching and motivation of staff at multiple levels to ensure effective delivery of the daily performance through the alignment of resources (people, plant and process) to meet defined KPIs and Operational targets.

Main Responsibilities

  • Be the Safety Leader for the section by actively supporting and role modeling Safety, Security and Environment (SSE) programmes and reinforcing safe behavior of production team members.
  • Accountable for the Section's operational and financial performance in line with annual operating plan commitment.
  • Deliver according to production plan in line with conversion costs, loss rate and recipes. Responsible for production planning and scheduling following the demand requirements defined by Mondelez Europe's S&OP (Sales & Operational Planning) process.
  • Responsible for materials management, replenishment of materials and achievement of raw and packaging inventory targets as defined by Mondelez Europe.
  • Lead the Section team throughout all phases of overall Site Improvement Roadmaps today and in the future by creating the section roadmap and engaging and aligning the team in its delivery.
  • Deliver operational and financial improvements through the consistent challenge of machine and machine standards, work processes and systems.
  • Acting as a change agent, lead the section and influence the site team to develop the operational teams to achieve levels of ability, knowledge and independence (autonomy) that leverages team working and flexibility.
  • Through the effective deployment of all IL6S programmes and practices, deliver step-change improvements to eliminate losses in all aspects of the balanced agenda (SQCDSM).

Candidate Requirements

  • Strong experience in the Food Manufacturing Industry or wider Manufacturing industry.
  • Degree level or equivalent education in Manufacturing or Engineering.
  • Manufacturing systems (SAP), good PC literacy (MS Office).
  • Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, IL6S, TPM experience.
  • Strong people management skills, communication skills. Ability to lead and engage employees at all levels.
  • Drive for results: can be counted on to exceed goals successfully, steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
  • Handling complexity, problem-solving, analytical and conceptual skills.
  • Business acumen, good planning and project management skills.
  • Determine facts & figures and create a section budget.
  • Set-up of corrective actions in case of deviations.
  • Identification of main cost drivers for further productivity potential.
  • Provide clear understanding of the requirements for the Continuous Improvement Process.
  • Experience of working in a High Performing team work culture, embraces the essence of servant leadership and actively demonstrates a Learn Do Teach approach.
  • Considerable experience in Manufacturing environment (Production, Maintenance, Engineering preferred, Section Shift Manager experiences highly recommended).


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