Senior Project Engineer

Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.
Mondelēz International empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We're leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as Oreo, Cadbury, Philadelphia, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Belvita, Ritz and Toblerone with global revenues exceeding $31 billion USD.
Reporting to the National DC Manager, you will be responsible for planning and execution of capital projects for our Distribution Center in Truganina, including capex and cash flow management.
Leading the capital engineering function, this role is accountable for developing and executing the site engineering master plans in conjunction with the Site Manager and BD function and operational teams. (strategic sourcing, capacity and capability development to support new product development, facility and asset long-range plans).
How you will contribute:

• 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.
• Plan, design, and execute automation projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with measurable improvements in performance.
• Develop the capital budget according to the contract and forecast cash flow
• Implement state-of-the-art processes and equipment strategies to optimize resources, harmonize assets and rollout best practices.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered in compliance with Mondelēz International (MDLZ) frameworks for Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), quality standards, sanitary design, and procurement processes. Manage engineering resources, people management and development needs.
• Select, negotiate with, and manage third-party suppliers and contractors for automation equipment, ensuring that they meet project scope, quality standards, and timelines.
• Provide technical leadership in automation and engineering to the onsite team, developing their skills in troubleshooting, operating, and maintaining automated systems
• Monitor and optimize contractor performance to maintain high standards of quality and productivity throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify potential risks in automation projects, such as integration challenges, system failures, or bottlenecks, and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact

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

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering
• Extensive capital engineering project management experience in a large multinational company
• Fluency with computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, project management software and ERP systems (e.g. SAP).
• Project Management Certification (ex: PMP, PRINCE2) and Lean Six Sigma certification highly desirable
• Experience with Automation and Robotics projects or operations
• The ability to influence stakeholders and lead a high performing team in a complex environment.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills
• Senior-level technical expertise across engineering disciplines

Work schedule:

• This is an onsite role. You will be working 5 days a week from site.

No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
At Mondelez International, our mission is to provide consumers with the right snack, for the right moment, made in the right way. We are one of the largest snack companies in the world, with global net revenues exceeding $31 billion USD.
We have operations in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 91,000 diverse and talented employees in our factories, offices, research & development facilities and distribution activities around the world.
In Australia and New Zealand, we have 6 factories, and both global and local brands, employing over 2,000 people; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Toblerone, Philadelphia, belVita, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch Kids and Ritz.
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
Project Engineering
Science & Engineering