Il6s Continous Improvement Manager

**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 lead the production operations in the Plant and delivering key performance targets (SQCDSM) in safety, quality, productivity, volumes, cost, sustainability, organizational morale. You will ensure our manufacturing strategy is implemented and is fully effective and you will strive to build a high performing organization.

**How you will contribute**

You will:

- Manages change/ transformation change/ transformation amongst the Operating teams in the implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma phase journey, FoF-Factory of Future Line centric organization & roles (AM-Autonomous Maintenance, PM-Progressive Maintenance and an integrated 6 star model within operating Line teams) to progress into Self sufficient teams. Role models Values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring and development of the team.
- Support the Manufacturing annual operational plans and targets to meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, Engagement goals in line with the site Compelling business need. coach Line Leaders, cascade & communicate the plans and targets to employees to ensure alignment and understanding around priorities, focus and KPI’s.
- Lead and be Accountable to establish a strong Governance to Review, Control Operational performance and Continuous Improvement plan and embed a zero loss mindset to constantly improve and deliver against best in class both internally and externally. Drive the Operating team to identify and manage improvements to technology, culture, capability and operating systems to deliver a best practice and reliable operation.
- Support all Manufacturing standards, Governance, Compliance requirements (e.g. Corporate Quality, Food safety & GMP, Health, Safety, Security, Environment, Sustainability, Code of conduct, Policies & principles, Operational standards, Local legal requirements, Internal Audit norms, & other procedures updated from time to time) are in place, understood by all, and is regularly reviewed and monitored for effective implementation.
- Lead and be Accountable for Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the Manufacturing team - identify and implement critical levers to attract, retain & develop critical talent and builds capability at all levels, technical and behavioral, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future. Partner effectively with all multi-functional peers internally & externally (outside the plant) to achieve objectives, goals and KPI’s.

**What you will bring**

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

- Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts
- Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment. Demonstrated abilities in Analytics, problem solving and team building
- An Engineer with a strong financial & business acumen, project management skills and Knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.

**More about this role**

**What you need to know about this position:
Capriata Plant is in a very crucial and advanced phase of its Continuous Improvement IL6S program, and robust competences in terms of IL6S knowledge and managerial skills are needed. The expectation of the role is to lead the people of the Plant toward the excellence mindset and the continuous improvement culture.

**What extra ingredients you will bring:
We need a manager with a positive and enthusiastic approach, who is committed to reach her/his goals acting aside Plant stakeholders like a coach, through empathy, encouragement and assertiveness.

**Education / Certifications:
- Engineer Master Degree (Management, Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical)
- Fluent Italian and English, a third language will be considered as a plus Deep knowledge and expertise in a Manufacturing environment

**Job specific requirements:
It is necessary to be confident with IL6S tools and processes in an advanced phase of the program (Phase 3 and 4) such as PM-AM transfer, 6 Star Model Implementation, Digital development and a clear integration of Supply Chain aimed to E2E excellence, which consists in ensuring a stable and reliable delivery to the client.

**Travel requirements**:
Main Location is Capriata d’Orba (Italy, nearby Alessandria), occasional transfers (less than 15% of the time) could be required depending on business need.

The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland.

**No Relocation support available**:
**Business Unit Summary**:
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