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.

Working as part of a cross-functional team, you are an internally recognized expert in a critical technical area for the RDQ process development function. You identify, define and solve complex technical and business problems by applying your broad technical and in-depth knowledge. You oversee the delivery of assigned programs, support new programs/platforms linked to business objectives and use your expertise in your technical area when interacting with senior management and global cross-functional teams to help deliver on current and future demands of the business.

How you will contribute

You will support technically focused projects and use your technical expertise to guide, direct and influence activities lead by others and to ensure the right solutions are developed, future breakthrough opportunities are identified, and executable programs are implemented with technical rigor. In this role, you will be accountable for the technical outcomes of process developments activities (e.g. process design and specifications, process scale up, commissioning etc.) and for quantifying the technical risks your projects and those lead by others, offering recommendations and conclusions and influencing senior stakeholders when making business decisions. As a leader in your technical field, you will develop and leverage connections internally and with the external technical partners. As a leader of people, you will create a culture that fosters intellectual properties to drive competitive advantage; manage an internal team of process developers and work with cross-functional partners to establish resource and budget needs to deliver the requirements in your business area of responsibility; provide strategic leadership in your process technology area and/or process development program, and; mentor and coach others to grow technical talent.

What you will bring

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

• Technical leadership in process development, including a leading process development team, ideally within fast-moving consumer goods environment
• Applying your strong technical leadership and expertise to set and deliver the business and functional agenda
• Effectively influencing category leads (e.g. vice presidents) and cross-functional leaders (e.g. engineering, commercial)
• Using critical thinking and thought leadership proactively to ensure solutions to complex issues are delivered
• Working collaboratively in a fast-paced global commercial and technical environment
• Coaching and mentoring others
• Ensure that foundational skills/capabilities keep pace with technology advancements
• Creating a culture of technical curiosity, learning and collaboration

More about this role

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

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

RegularProcess Development & EngineeringScience & Engineering