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Mondelēz International · 2 days ago

Global Gum Platform Technical Lead

East Hanover, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$137K/yr - $189K/yr

8+ years exp

Mondelēz International is a leading company in the snacking industry, and they are seeking a Global Gum Platform Technical Lead to drive technical projects and innovations in gum formulation. This leadership role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring the successful development and commercialization of gum products.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Plan, lead and manage complex technically focused projects

Use consumer knowledge and technical expertise to identify future opportunities and execute programs

Work with cross-functional partners to develop and align resource and budget needs for projects

Be responsible for the technical outcomes of global developments related to evaluating new ingredients, formulas, recipes and processes

Quantify technical risks and partner with Process Technology and Supply Chain to make recommendations and influence stakeholders

Build expertise and growth of the junior gum organization through mentoring, coaching and leading training programs

Qualification

Gum formulation expertiseTechnical project managementIngredient formulation knowledgeCoachingCross-functional collaborationMentoringThought leadershipNavigating organizational complexityCritical thinking

Required

BS degree in Food Science, Engineering or other technical degree or postgraduate program

8-10 years of experience in related field

Demonstrated mastery of gum formulation and commercialization

Ability to navigate organizational complexity across international Business Units (LATAM, AMEA)

Using your excellent technical expertise to set and deliver the R&D agenda

Effectively influencing category leads (e.g. vice presidents)

Using critical thinking and thought leadership to ensure that solutions are developed for complex issues

Working collaboratively in a fast-paced commercial and technical environment

Coaching and mentoring others

Preferred

Demonstrated mastery of gum technology through a range of impactful developments and launches

Full understanding of ingredient formulation, sensory and processing interactions

Ability to drive for specific product attributes while balancing margin

Existing relationships with key raw material suppliers

Understanding of the landscape of material properties

Ability to translate consumer and business needs into a technical strategy with tangible long, mid and short-term programs

Understanding the complexity of formulation and its interaction with Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Ability to navigate the needs of partners to create and drive programs that solve

Benefits

Health insurance

Wellness and family support programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Education related programs

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Company

Mondelēz International

Glassdoor4.0

Mondelēz International, Inc.

Founded in 1903

Chicago, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.mondelezinternational.com/

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