Operational Excellence Lead - MENA & Pakistan

Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
You help implement the operational excellence program in a specific function and/or for cross-functional continuous improvement (CI) projects. You are not only responsible for applying CI tools and techniques for problem solving and performance improvement but more importantly, you help employees improve their CI skills and build their self-sufficiency.
How you will contribute
Key Responsibilities:

• IL6S Program Management:
  • Ensure accurate tracking and monitoring of IL6S phase progress across plants and BUs, adhering to the global roadmap and master plan.
  • Establish and maintain a robust governance system across BUs to continuously improve pillar work processes and provide tailored support to address specific needs in the Operational Excellence/IL6S program.
• Performance Monitoring & Improvement:
  • Monitor and challenge performance against Mondelez's Business Improvement Cycle (BIC) balanced scorecard targets (HSE, Quality, Delivery, Value Creation, Sustainability, Morale, Cost, Cash, etc.).
  • Lead and drive initiatives to enhance IL6S capability development, supporting progression through subsequent phases.
• Operational Excellence Leadership:
  • Champion the development and implementation of end-to-end Operational Excellence initiatives in partnership with Procurement, Customer Service & Logistics (CS&L), and Commercial teams.
  • Act as a guardian of global standards, ensuring consistent implementation of the IL6S program globally, in collaboration with regional/BU subject matter experts.
• Best Practice & Knowledge Sharing:
  • Lead the development and implementation of global metrics to benchmark IL6S progress, identify, and share best practices across MSC functions, facilitating replication and driving a truly global, standardized Supply Chain Excellence program.
  • Lead the development of global IL6S training materials in collaboration with regional/subject matter experts.
• Communication & Engagement:
  • Animate the IL6S program through various Mondelēz communication channels, celebrating successes, recognizing contributions, and promoting operational excellence as the standard way of working across MSC.

Key Interfaces / Stakeholders:

• External:
  • External data service providers and peer companies for industry benchmarking information.
• Internal:
  • Global MSC Leadership Team
  • Regional/BU MSC Directors/Cluster/Plant Leads
  • SCE community
  • Regional/BU/Site SCE Leads
  • All levels within the MSC organization

Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Fluent in English.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in a technical function within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in Lean/TPM methodologies through hands-on operational experience.
• Demonstrated experience in applying Lean principles across the end-to-end supply chain.
• Proven leadership experience in large-scale projects and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Strong track record of leading and directing others, with experience in previous leadership roles.
• Exceptional influencing and leadership skills, with the ability to build strong, collaborative, long-term relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with senior leaders.
• Experience leading cross-regional and cross-functional teams.

To succeed in this role, you will also demonstrate:

• A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving business objectives.

More about this role
Location: This is a Business Unit (BU) position; the successful candidate can remain based in their current country within the MENAP region.
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
Process excellence
Business Capability