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.

You will support the I2M and IIM process for site / cluster and ensure  effective planning and execution of change as it relates to new and existing products, packaging and processes for a plant or cluster.  At the plant level you will work on change management and innovation management capabilities.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Support Project Development / Execution: Support I2M/IIM (Innovation 2 Market; Initiative Management) within the site; Provide site AR write ups & prepare critical site inputs to the Regional BD, specifically for IIM Design Reviews (DR2 – DR6); Leads Project Verification (DR7); Design Reviews (DR4) onward lead Plant activities: Master data, Art Work, Raw/Pack Material availability, Track timings – and report to project team. Act as the source of internal and external information (contact for Commercial stakeholders and is the key interface between Category and Engineering / Manufacturing / R&D). Lead site post project evaluation and communication, planning and execution of promotional activities within the I2M process
• Support Site Strategic Plan  / Annual Contract creation: Support the site director in developing the site strategy and plant road map. Be the key partner for Product Supply team on sourcing/capacity expansion – ensure full integration of Innovation/Renovation plans in 421 into site supply plans. Partner effectively with Engineering to build the site CAPEX budget. Ensure planning of the capital budget bottom up, including prioritization (i.e. integration with the full site agenda, specifically alignment of the annual timetable)
• Drive Ongoing business and Simplification: Integrate overall site change management agenda to ensure delivery of projects while maintaining service levels. Manage ongoing reprioritization, De-complexity agenda and support the delivery of the site productivity and improvement agenda. Ensure execution of regional /global menu cards and ensure that manufacturing hurdle rates are met. Support Product supply for assessment of manufacturing solutions for current supply and demand gaps in the site
• Lead, coach and build Capability of the Business development change coordinator(s) within the plant and other Key stakeholders.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Strong operational & manufacturing experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standard
• Good understanding of end-to-end processes in the manufacturing and business environment; working knowledge of commercialization process (I2M);  project leadership / management skills and technical and financial aspects of the business
• Strategic thinking, while having ability to excel in leading tactical programs
• Highly action oriented, drive for results, innovative, challenging actual set-ups, entrepreneurial ability
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment
• Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team building
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

• This role sits at the intersection of strategy, engineering, finance, and operations.
• High exposure to regional leadership and senior forums.
• Requires strong commercial acumen in addition to technical depth.
• Balances long-term strategic projects with short-term operational priorities.
• Success is measured by growth delivery, project ROI, productivity savings, and execution excellence.
• Lead the Business Development and Engineering agenda for the site by translating commercial growth strategy into executable manufacturing projects.
• Own the CAPEX roadmap, new product development (NPD) pipeline, capacity expansion, productivity programs, and digitalization initiatives to deliver sustainable growth, operational excellence, and financial performance.
• Represent the plant in regional forums and ensure alignment between manufacturing, commercial, R&D, procurement, and finance functions.

What extra ingredients you will bring:

1. Business Development & Growth Delivery
Lead the end-to-end execution of new product developments (NPDs) and sourcing projects.
Translate regional/category strategy into site execution roadmaps.
Own Innovation & Initiative Management (IIM/I2M) governance for plant projects.
Support portfolio expansion, new market sourcing, and vertical start-ups.
Represent manufacturing in cross-regional commercial and category forums.

2. CAPEX & Engineering Governance
Own annual CAPEX planning and long-term infrastructure roadmap.
Lead capital projects from feasibility to commissioning and vertical start-up.
Prepare capital appropriation requests (CARs) and financial justifications.
Ensure projects deliver on scope, timing, cost, and performance guarantees.
Manage automation and digitalization programs aligned with Factory of the Future.

3. Productivity & Cost Leadership
Drive Conversion and Non-Conversion productivity programs.
Lead RM/PM cost optimization workshops with cross-functional teams.
Optimize Internal Billing Rates (IBRs) and plant cost structures.
Deliver savings aligned with Annual Contract (AC) commitments.
Conduct financial evaluations, simulations, and risk assessments for major initiatives.

4. Capacity & Asset Optimization
Evaluate and upgrade plant capacities to support growth agenda.
Lead debottlenecking initiatives and line extensions.
Implement lean manufacturing and IL6S loss elimination principles.
Ensure compliance with World Class Manufacturing standards.

5. Financial & Strategic Planning
Build and manage BD&E annual budget.
Support site P&L through strong financial governance of projects.
Conduct scenario analysis and business case modeling.
Align site masterplan with 3–5 year growth strategy.

6. Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Lead and mentor engineers and project teams.
Act as key liaison between plant and regional BD/Engineering leadership.
Facilitate stage-gate approvals and senior leadership reviews.
Drive high-performance culture and capability building within the team.

What Extra Ingredients You Will Bring
Strong business acumen with ability to represent the plant holistically in key projects and forums.
Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capability.
Financial literacy across CAPEX, OPEX, ROI, IRR, and payback modeling.
Structured project management approach.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
High stakeholder influence and communication capability.
Change management and transformation leadership.

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• PMP Certification preferred.

Job specific requirements:

• 8–10 years of experience in CAPEX Project Management.
• Experience with NPD and innovation management processes.

Work schedule:

Full-Time

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan serves the Middle East and Africa markets as well as Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, we have more than 2600 employees working across seven plants and six commercial offices; we make, bake, sell and deliver our products to customers. We are market leaders in key snacking categories with iconic global and local brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, Milka, Oreo and belVita biscuits, Barni Cakes,Tang powdered beverage, Chiclets and Trident gum and Halls candy. 

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