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 are an internally recognized expert in process development and process engineering and identify, define and solve complex business problems by applying your broad technical and consumer knowledge and in-depth understanding of manufacturing technology related to Mondelēz products. You serve as a senior technical resource for the organization, regularly interacting with senior management.

How you will contribute

You will support development, optimization and specification of processes that deliver consumer benefit through new products, quality improvements and cost savings opportunities. You will develop project objectives, technical approach, project plans, deliverables and timelines to deliver solutions on time and on budget, and execute against these plans, all while providing status updates to stakeholders. As a technical leader for process development and process technologies, you will: continually evolve your business-relevant expertise; define and share technical best practices; influence technical direction for the benefit of the business, and; drive the technical development of people in RDQ through teaching, coaching and mentoring, and identifying future technical leaders.

What you will bring

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

• Executing bench-top, pilot-scale, and plant-scale process development activities and plant commercialization
• Project management skills that are action-orientated with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple, complex projects, prioritize, and manage budgets, risk and timelines
• Manufacturing operations and process engineering
• Thinking and working globally
• Process background with a demonstrated understanding of statistical, modeling and simulation tools
• Leading technical teams and junior talent to deliver on process innovations and renovations
• Influencing the technical direction of the business to deliver benefit using organizational awareness and clear communication
• Ensure that foundational skills/capabilities keep pace with technology advancements

What you need to know about this position

We are seeking an exceptional Technical Lead, a pivotal role within our plant's leadership team. This position demands a dynamic professional with a robust technical background and proven leadership capabilities, ready to drive innovation, new technology implementation and operational excellence.

As a key member of our leadership team (PLT), you will be instrumental in bridging complex technical insights with strategic business objectives. Your ability to influence, communicate gaps, and champion best practices will be critical in delivering measurable results that impact waste reduction, efficiency gains, and sustained growth across our operations.

As the Technical Lead, you will:

• Be trusted and viewed as a technical subject matter (SME)
• Serve as an internally recognized expert in process development and engineering, identifying, defining, and solving complex business problems through a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing technology.
• Conduct rigorous analysis of product formulation, packaging, and specifications for raw to ensure that all new formulas and initiatives introduced are fully runnable on the production lines to guarantee general efficiency (GE%) and waste % targets of the year based on annual contract (AC).
• Leverage deep knowledge of oven functionality, utilizing advanced thermal devices (e.g., Mole, Scorpion) and statistical analysis to establish and maintain substantial centerlines.
• Actively participate in Technical Readiness Level (TRL) reviews and discussions, shaping the technical direction of the business.
• Lead the execution and oversight of Alternative Line Qualifications (ALQ), provide expert technical support and troubleshooting for trials.
• Part of Commissioning, Qualification and Verification (CQV) methodology for bottom-up and top-down initiatives ensuring meticulous documentation developed for centerlines, critical parameters to the process (CTP’s) and critical parameters to quality (CTQ’s).
• Lead Strategic Projects & Process Optimization:
• Drive process development and optimization to deliver tangible consumer benefits through new product presentations, quality inspired projects and significant cost savings.
• Develop bottom-up initiatives, technical approaches, detailed plans, deliverables, and timelines to ensure resolutions are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborate globally and regionally, aligning with the Engineering, Research and Development (R&D), Business Development (BD) and Quality agendas to deploy robust processes across Mondelēz factories, emphasizing a superior consumer experience.
• Cultivate Leadership & Talent Development:
• Mentor junior talents as process engineers and quality engineers fostering an environment that encourages process innovation and renovation.
• Manage and guide an intern for a 12-week program in summertime, developing future technical leaders.
• Manage product technician team member responsible of conducting qualitative and quantitative bar tests and defects measurements.
• Influence the technical direction of the business through exceptional organizational awareness and clear, compelling communication.
• Roll out and embed manufacturing standards processes, specifically focusing on capability building, advanced training for core and supportive teams to eradicate quality losses (e.g., overpack, consumer complaints).
• Drive the continuous evolution of foundational skills and capabilities, ensuring they remain at the forefront of technological advancements.
• Act as a senior technical resource in quality management (QM) and innovation initiative management (IIM) pillars leading specific work process and supporting integrated design brief (IDB) and critical parameters to the process developed.

What You'll Bring:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual eager to accelerate her/his career and contribute significantly to our technical innovation management mission.

• Supporting and executing bench-top, pilot-scale, and plant-scale process development activities in partnership with Research and Development (R&D) and Engineering.
• Project management skills that are action-orientated with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple, complex projects, prioritize, and manage budgets, risk and timelines.
• Manufacturing operations and process engineering
• Thinking and working globally
• Process background with a demonstrated understanding of statistical (Minitab), modeling and simulation tools.
• Ensure that foundational skills/capabilities keep pace with technological advancements.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or Food Science.
• Certifications: Green Belt certification. Optional.
• Experience: A minimum of 8 years of progressive industry experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Acumen: Demonstrated strong process background with an advanced understanding of statistical, modeling, and simulation tools.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and oversee budgets, risks, and timelines with an action-oriented approach.
• Global Mindset: Experience or strong aptitude for thinking and working effectively in a global context.

Key Competencies & Attributes:

• Influence & Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences, influence stakeholders, and effectively communicate technical gaps and solutions.
• Problem-Solving: A resourceful and creative approach to developing innovative solutions for complex challenges.
• Collaboration: A demonstrated collaborative spirit, fostering strong relationships across functions and teams.
• Proactive & Resilient: A self-starter with a positive, "can-do" attitude, exhibiting flexibility, agility, and a result-oriented drive in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous Learner: A curious and open communicator committed to constant learning and professional development.

Working Environment & Expectations:

• On-Site Presence: This role demands a significant on-site presence, with at least 65% of your activities conducted on the plant floor within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Impact: Your contributions will directly impact product quality, process performance, and cost efficiency. You will be recognized and trusted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Adherence to standard PPE requirements including steel-toe, slip-resistant shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs): Strict compliance with GMPs such as hair nets, beard guards, no jewelry, no fake nails or nail polish, and no lash extensions.
• Travel: Travel may be required as needed by the business.

Salary and Benefits: The expected base salary range for this position is $102,600 to $128,250 CAD depending on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to participate in a highly competitive bonus program with a target of 14% with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. Mondelez also offers several generous employee benefits (some subsidized or fully paid for by the company), including health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, and enhanced vacation and holiday entitlements. AI may be used as part of the recruitment process and in accordance with local laws. This posting is for a current vacancy.

No Relocation support available, however for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy

Business Unit Summary

With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto. Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In addition, we foster a flexible work environment and place great importance on the notions of trust and empathy to promote a true sense of belonging.

Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging.

Job Type

Regular

Process Development & Engineering

Science & Engineering