Lead - BD Projects

Job description / Role

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

You will execute initiatives through I2M and IIM processes for the site and ensure effective execution, coordination, tracking & communication of change as it relates to new and existing products, packaging and processes for the plant.

How you will contribute

You will:

- Support Project Development / Execution: Execute initiatives through I2M/IIM (Innovation 2 Market; Initiative Management), Provide critical inputs to the site BD leader (specifically for IIM Design Reviews (DR2 - DR6)); From Design reviews-DR 4 onwards execute project activities on the site; Master data creation, Art Work, Raw/Pack Material availability, Track timings - and report to project team. Organize trials and FPA's (e.g. materials, team logistics etc.). Communication and execution of promotional activities within the I2M process.
- Support ongoing business simplification: Provide inputs to Site BD leader to support Integration of overall site change management agenda to ensure delivery of projects while maintaining service levels. Coordination (planning and tracking) with all plant departments for plant trials, key project activities. Status tracking and communication of Plant activities key Cross functional team members (external to the plant). Work on the de-complexity agenda and support the delivery of the site productivity and improvement agenda. Ensure execution of regional /global menu cards and ensure that manufacturing hurdle rates are met.
- Support site BD Leader to Manage the interfaces with the category PCMs, be responsible for the timely execution of new initiatives and business related projects using IIM methodology; Coordinates effectively with Operations Core team to setup VSU teams for the projects and with the Engineering team to manage startup and construction activities for the projects.

What you will bring

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

- Strong operational & manufacturing experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standards
- Possess financial & business acumen, project management skills and Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment, Technology & Engineering automation basics.
- Computer proficiency (MS Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & experience in ERP systems. Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written), Analytical & Problem solving skills, strong collaboration and relationship management skills.

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

- The position will assist BD Manager as required for business needs including CapEx evaluation, reporting and capitalization of projects.
- Leading and governing end to end project management cycle related to short term & strategic projects in the areas of food manufacturing, engineering, new product development, infrastructure, utilities, category extension, line extension, capacity de-bottlenecking, productivity, and automation.
- Maintaining a close co-ordination with all the stake holders including R&D, marketing, QA, HSE, procurement, finance, production/maintenance and suppliers from the beginning of the project till the end to ensure successful handing over of the project within the stipulated time and cost.

What extra ingredients you will bring:

- Project management skill
- Communication skill
- Project planning
- Team management
- Time management
- Negotiation
- Technical/engineering skills
- Innovation management
- Stake holder management
- GMP, HED, FAT/SAT knowledge
- Sound knowledge of IL6S

Education / Certifications:

- BE in mechanical engineering.

Job specific requirements:

- Lead the execution of the engineering projects, including CAPEX planning and tracking. Assure that projects are delivered on time, within specification and given budget.
- Identify the project requirements with respect to local scope of work (mechanical/electrical/civil infrastructural) and supervise the action timely action closure
- Strong follow up within and outside the organization to have the equipment delivered at site on time.
- Supervise the unloading, rigging, installation and commissioning of the new machines/projects
- Supervise and lead the closure of snag list for each of the project and ensure swift execution and smooth handing over.
- Manage infrastructure projects in such a way to provide high-level service for Operations and Business Unit. Ensure budget is planned correctly and monitor CapEx spending & accruals, and spend forecasting on monthly basis.
- Ensure conversion product launch preparation and successful product launch via adequate co-ordination, contingencies and communication.
- Supervise preparation of projects in details including AR write up and contingencies, ensure needed teamwork of all involved stakeholders (business, controlling, conversion, QA/HSE, category, etc.) Ensure project approval in time. Provide co-ordination and technical expertise for evaluation of offers and submitting proposals for the most appropriate technical solutions, while ensuring they are cost-effective having shortest possible lead time.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Mondelez International in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan serves the Middle East and Africa markets as well as Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, we have more than 2600 employees working across seven plants and six commercial offices; we make, bake, sell and deliver our products to customers. We are market leaders in key snacking categories with iconic global and local brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, Milka, Oreo and belVita biscuits, Barni Cakes,Tang powdered beverage, Chiclets and Trident gum and Halls candy.

Mondelez International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular

Manufacturing support

Manufacturing

About the Company

Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is one of the world's largest snacks companies, with 2015 net revenues of approximately $30 billion.

Our dream is to create delicious moments of joy in everything we do. Nearly 100,000 employees support this dream by manufacturing and marketing delicious food and beverage products for consumers in approximately 165 countries around the world.

We are the world's pre-eminent maker of snacks, with leading market shares in every category in which we compete. Mondelez International holds the No. 1 position globally in Biscuits, Chocolate and Candy as well as the No. 2 position in Gum. (source: Euromonitor)

About 85 percent of our annual revenue is generated in fast-growing snacks categories, and nearly 75 percent of our sales come from outside of North America.