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Mondelēz International · 2 months ago

Process Development Engineering Manager

Whippany, New Jersey, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$106K/yr - $146K/yr

8+ years exp

Mondelēz International is a leader in the snacking industry, committed to innovation and quality. The Process Development Engineering Manager will oversee a team of engineers, manage capital projects, and ensure technical leadership in process development to meet business objectives.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead a team of three engineers with responsibilities across site capital investment, process equipment maintenance strategy, and ownable biscuit IP die design

Lead 3-5 contractors that will execute infrastructure and process equipment capital projects, defining priorities, managing relationships, and negotiating contracts to ensure Mondelez's best interests

NA R&D Capex Facilitator (X-Category SPOC) responsible for tracking and planning

Define site strategies for pilot plant capability for safety, quality, improvements, and infrastructure

Partner with Engineering Operations leads to providing engineering solutions for the Biscuit/Jellies process/product that unlock capabilities and identify enabling technologies

Partners with Facilities Management to assist in the development and maintenance of on-site infrastructure needs

Accountable for tracking and maintaining site budgets

Partners with HSE Lead on safety needs

Partners with the Quality Lead to ensure adherence to all HACCP and Quality Procedures (QPs)

Partners with Finance and Accounting to manage Capital budgets, ensuring CAPEX and OPEX are spent in accordance with the company's capital policies

Lead, coach, and develop opportunities for Pilot Plant Engineers (Process and Automation Controls)

Provide technical leadership and guidance on automation and mechanical projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices

Cultivates a collaborative and high-performance team environment

Sets clear performance expectations, provides regular feedback, and conducts performance reviews

Manages team workload, prioritizes projects, and allocates resources effectively

Accountable for infrastructure and process equipment for capital projects, coordinating contractors and internal teams

Create business proposals to secure capital funding for Pilot Plant improvements and investments

Manage budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and vendor relationships

Accountable for accurate records of maintenance activities, capital projects, and automation system configurations

Prepare and present project updates to leadership and stakeholders

Provides technical leadership support to the maintenance team, helping prioritize efforts for complex equipment issues

Accountable for mechanical and electrical work performed by contractors and electricians, ensuring compliance with all work permit policies

Coordinate with other departments to resolve equipment and infrastructure issues

Implement and maintain an emergency disaster recovery plan for critical equipment

Qualification

Process development leadershipTechnical problem solvingCapital project managementAutoCADSolidWorksSAPProject management certificationCoachingTechnical curiosityMentoringCollaborationCritical thinking

Required

BS in Chemical/Mechanical/Food Engineering

+8 years of experience

Strong technical foundation and an elevated level of technical curiosity

Comfortable with ambiguity to define the mission, scope, and objectives of projects and programs

Ability to understand and work on a general awareness level

AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks

Microsoft Office – Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Become familiar with learning budget software management tools: SAP, Coupa, Tungsten

Ability to interact effectively with outside vendors, production operators, team leads, and maintenance of trades

Ability to read and understand schematics

Preferred

Project management certifications, such as the PMP or PM certifications from an accredited school

Basic understanding and/or open to learning about motors, VFDs, electrical panels, etc

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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