Make It With Pride at Mondelez International
We are a leading snacking company with iconic brands like Cadbury, and we're committed to delivering high-quality products to our customers in Europe.
Section Manager Role
As a Section Manager at our Coolock manufacturing site, you will lead the production operations in one section of the plant, responsible for managing a team of Production shift line managers and operators.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage processes, general efficiency, and outputs from your manufacturing area.
* Direct and work closely with engineering teams to achieve manufacturing goals.
* Implement change and transformation among Operating teams through IL6 S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma phase journey.
* Role model values and principles through coaching, mentoring, and development of the team.
* Support manufacturing annual operational plans and targets to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, and engagement goals.
* Establish healthy, open, and collaborative relationships with Trade Union representatives.
* Lead governance to review and control operational performance and Continuous Improvement plans.
* Identify and implement critical levers to attract, retain, and develop critical talent and build capability at all levels.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Strong operational and manufacturing leadership experience in a traditional Unionised environment in CPG industry (ideally in food manufacturing).
* Experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools.
* Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment.
* Demonstrated abilities in Analytics, problem-solving, and team building.
* Ideal background in Engineering or Food Science with strong financial and business acumen.