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.
To support growth, world-class manufacturing and productivity, you manage the detailed planning, development and execution of capital projects, leading technical development, feasibility perspectives on engineering-related activities within the supply chain, and capital expense project execution meeting the highest levels of quality, safety and environmental requirements. You follow Mondelēz business and innovation processes in project management and ensure adherence to Mondelēz standards in execution.
How you will contribute
Working with key stakeholders, you will define and deliver the capital and technical agenda during the development phase of mid to large capital investment projects so that accurate budgets, plans and fit-for-purpose technical solutions are provided. You will develop the capital budget according to the contract and forecast cash flow. In addition, you will ensure that engineering developments and standards are implemented and develop and implement state-of-the-art processes and equipment strategies to optimize resources, harmonize assets and rollout best practices. You are responsible for managing several capital project executions in parallel and accountable that the quality and the results of capital projects meet Mondelēz standards in business and innovation processes in project management. You manage engineering resources and people management and development needs.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
- Significant engineering and operations experience
- Project management
- Leading to work effectively across cross-functional teams and influencing key stakeholders
- Technical expertise across engineering disciplines and high expertise in one or more domains
More about this role
What you need to know about this position:
- You will manage multiple projects from concept/design, execution and all the way through to start-up and technology transfer, for initiatives ranging from growth, productivity, and infrastructure, in accordance with Integrated Lean 6 Sigma (IL6S), by leveraging Innovation Initiative Management (IIM) principles that are an integral part of the Mondelez business and innovation process.
- You will lead cross functional project teams to manage the detailed planning, technical development, and execution of capital projects, including identifying capital and capital related expenses, optimizing layouts, conducting equipment selections, bidding, factory acceptance tests and site acceptance tests, to deliver equipment designs according to IL6S requirements (AM step 3, PM step 2), simultaneously tracking cashflow phasing, mitigating risks and maintaining timelines, while meeting the highest levels of quality, safety, service, environmental and regulatory requirements.
- You will manage communications and project governances within Integrated Supply Change (ISC) and key stakeholders.
What extra ingredients you will bring:
- You are able to develop, build and track the detailed project plan and all associated elements
- Coordinate and align plans and deliverables with cross-functional technical work steams, as well as non-technical functions, engaging with internal and external partners to ensure successful project execution and target results delivery
- Own project lifecycles with direct responsibility of managing their budgets, timelines, build quality, testing, and operational readiness, including confirming the completion and consistency of all projects and their readiness to achieve a Vertical Start Up (lead through project life cycle with zero loss mentality when it comes to safety, quality and efficiency as well as 100% engagement)
- Provide project reporting and status updates using scorecards, status reports and monthly review meetings and leading stakeholder meetings
- Track cashflow spend and forecasts, resource utilization, and procurement activities such as development of appropriation requests, requests for proposals, bid documents, purchase orders, etc.
- Confirm the completion and consistency of workstreams and their readiness to meet CQV (commissioning, qualification, and verification) timelines
- Manage the ownership and updating of the collaboration sits such as Teams and SharePoint.
- Fluency with computer applications such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, AutoCAD, project management software and SAP.
Education / Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited Engineering program required
- P.Eng license preferred
- Knowledge of local regulations, codes and standards as applicable
- Certifications relevant to project management are considered advantageous
Job specific requirements:
- Minimum of 5+ years project management experience is required on large scale CAPEX investments of increasing complexity.
- Experience leading and leveraging cross functional project teams to drive project outcomes is essential.
- Demonstrated success in the project management execution.
- Ability to effectively manage a diverse portfolio of multiple workstreams within the project simultaneously, ensuring each workstream meets its objectives within defined timelines.
- Experience in project plan management and all aspects of the same, inclusive of financials, resourcing, timing, risks, etc.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively convey ideas, negotiate priorities, and build consensus across all levels of the project organization.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive decision-making processes to achieve project objectives.
- Ability to thrive in dynamic environments, managing through ambiguity, scope changes, and unexpected challenges.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to evolving project requirements and situational changes.
- Senior-level technical expertise across engineering disciplines.
- Having technical knowledge in biscuit/food manufacturing/consumer packaged goods will be considered an advantage.
Travel requirements:
- Travel will be required infrequently, based on project needs, both locally and internationally
Work schedule:
- You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, reporting to the East York Bakery facility, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- There may be occasions where flexibility in work times may be required (e.g. interacting with OEMs in different time zones, supervising of off shift/weekend/holiday installations)
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto. Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In addition, we foster a flexible work environment and place great importance on the notions of trust and empathy to promote a true sense of belonging.
Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging.
Job Type
Regular
Project Engineering
Science & Engineering
