Manufacturing Manager

Responsibilities:

Strategic & Operational Leadership:

• Support the development and execution of the Site Masterplan to deliver imperatives across Growth, Execution, Culture, and Sustainability.
• Lead the creation and delivery of Manufacturing Annual Operating Plans aligned with the site’s Compelling Business Need.
• Achieve SQCDSM targets through disciplined governance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Team Leadership & Capability Building:

• Build a cohesive, high‑performing manufacturing team with strong engagement, alignment, and accountability.
• Cascade plans, priorities, and KPIs to ensure clarity and 100% employee engagement.
• Role‑model company values through coaching, mentoring, and leadership development.

IL6S, TPM & Transformation Leadership:

• Lead the IL6S Leadership Pillar and E2ESN Pillar, driving maturity across the plant.
• Manage transformation toward Factory of the Future, including line‑centric roles (AM, PM) and the integrated 6‑Star model.
• Progress operating teams toward self‑sufficient, autonomous performance.

Continuous Improvement & Zero‑Loss Mindset:

• Establish strong governance systems to review, control, and elevate operational performance.
• Drive CI initiatives to embed a zero‑loss culture and benchmark against internal and external best practices.
• Identify and implement improvements in technology, capability, culture, and operating systems.

Compliance, Standards & Governance:

• Ensure full compliance with all manufacturing standards including: Corporate Quality, Food Safety & GMP, Health, Safety, Security & Environment, Sustainability, CodeCode of Conduct & Policies, Operational Standards & Local Legal Requirements, Internal Audit norms
• Maintain robust systems for monitoring, reviewing, and updating compliance requirements.

Talent, Engagement & Workforce Planning

• Lead talent strategy for the manufacturing function — attraction, retention, development, and succession.
• Build technical and behavioral capability at all levels to ensure a sustainable workforce for the future.
• Partner effectively with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders.

Financial & Budget Accountability

• Lead the manufacturing budget and monthly performance cycle.
• Deliver commitments in line with the Annual Contract and Compelling Business Need.
• Apply strong financial acumen to optimize cost, productivity, and resource allocation.

Requirements:

• Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• Post‑graduate diploma in business/commercial management (preferred).
• Leadership development program or qualification.
• Strong operational and manufacturing leadership experience in FMCG (8+ years).
• Deep expertise in TPM, 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience leading cultural transformation in unionized, diverse manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills in team‑based settings.
• Strong analytical capability, judgment, problem‑solving, and influence.
• Engineering background with solid financial acumen, project management skills, and knowledge of industrial equipment.
• Experience in digitalization of end‑to‑end plant operations (advantageous).
• Confectionery and beverage processing knowledge (highly advantageous).
• Highly driven, energetic team player who inspires excellence.
• Ability to lead through influence and build strong cross‑functional partnerships.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in line with Mondelez policies.
• Ad‑hoc local and international travel.
• Standard work schedule: 40 hours per week.