About the role

  • Regional Manufacturing Excellence Manager driving operational excellence in manufacturing plants across Europe. Leading improvement initiatives and coaching teams to enhance performance and capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead the end-to-end implementation of the Mondelēz Manufacturing Excellence (IL6S) program, cultivating a continuous improvement mindset from operators to senior management.
  • Develop and ensure coherent site master plans that are fully aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead real-world problem-solving sessions to tackle critical breakdowns, equipment issues, and process losses. You'll develop and embed robust standards and work processes to prevent failures from recurring.
  • Coach and develop plant teams in critical operational excellence systems and tools, including Centerlining CIL (Clean, Inspect, Lubricate), Defects Handling, TBM/CBM (Time-Based Maintenance/Condition-Based Maintenance), Problem Solving methodologies, SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die).
  • Support sites in maintaining robust cost governance, budget management, and identifying impactful cost improvement projects.
  • Drive change by conducting on-site workshops and encouraging the replication of successful initiatives across the region.
  • Operate in an international environment, collaborating effectively with global centers of excellence, plant management teams, and key group decision-makers.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of extensive experience in manufacturing (covering production, asset reliability, process engineering, and capability building), preferably within the food industry.
  • Significant leadership experience in operations (e.g., Production Manager or equivalent) is essential.
  • Deep expertise in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) or similar pillar-based Operational Excellence programs.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in applying and coaching the tools listed above (Centerlining, CIL, SMED, etc.).
  • Experience in dedicated capability building or leading roles is a distinct advantage.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and embed organizational change processes.
  • A strategic thinker with a proactive approach to driving continuous improvement.
  • A servant leader with a strong team spirit, passionate about teaching, coaching, and developing talent at all levels.
  • Exceptional communication, organizational, and influencing skills to drive engagement and results.
  • An Engineering Degree is required.
  • Fluent English is a must. Proficiency in Dutch and French is a significant asset.
  • Willingness to travel across Europe.

Benefits

  • Relocation Support Available? No

Job title

Manufacturing Excellence Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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