IL6S Specialist

Mondelēz International • Richmond, VA

2d

About The Position

The IL6S Specialist maintains systems and performs activities that support continuous improvement (CI) processes and culture. The role supports data collection and accuracy, promotes CI progress, and tracks departmental KPI scorecards. It provides methodological support for Daily Management System (DMS) implementation and sustainment, contributes to Direction Setting and Hoshin processes, and delivers related training and workshops.

The specialist supports DMS Level 2 within an assigned LCO by providing methodological guidance and serving as an escalation point for IL6S functional DMS. The role also supports DMS Level 3 for IL6S through KPI reporting, gap analysis, and alignment with the functional Hoshin Lead. It executes actions and projects within the functional Hoshin, represents IL6S in pillar governance meetings, and participates in regional coaching sessions, capturing actions and cascading them to supporting pillars and LCOs.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with flexibility required for weekends and holidays. The base salary range is $77,600 to $106,700, depending on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. The role is eligible for a competitive bonus program with potential overachievement based on performance and company results. No relocation support is available.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (mandatory).
• Experience in Operational Excellence deploying Lean, Six Sigma, and/or TPM strategies.
• Experience with continuous improvement and high-performance work systems.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills to support team discussions on continuous improvement activities.
• Experience applying lean and/or TPM tools in a factory or operations environment.
• Ability to manipulate and validate data in manual and automated systems.
• Mastery of Excel and other data analytics tools.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, including Access and advanced Excel/macros, SAP, and BI tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Knowledge of loss tracking and analysis methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organized and disciplined approach to supporting and educating others on the DMS process.
• Logical and structured thinking to extract insights from data.
• Ability to work on multifunctional teams.
• Fluent in English.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial), Operations Management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Power Apps.
• Enthusiasm for new technologies and Industry 4.0.

Responsibilities

• Provide training on continuous improvement tools and techniques and help departments follow the established Daily Management System (DMS).
• Help teams collect data or extract it from systems to support continuous improvement activities and DMS.
• Facilitate root-cause analysis to address identified losses and gaps in departmental KPI scorecards.
• Establish new work standards to sustain improvement.
• Train and qualify colleagues on continuous improvement tools and new work standards resulting from improvement activities.
• Support Direction Setting and Hoshin processes.
• Support DMS implementation and sustainment.
• Deliver training sessions and workshops related to the process.
• Support DMS Level 2 within an assigned LCO by providing methodological guidance and acting as the escalation point for IL6S functional DMS.
• Support DMS Level 3 for IL6S, including KPI reporting, gap analysis, and alignment with the functional Hoshin Lead.
• Lead and execute actions and projects within the functional Hoshin.
• Represent IL6S in pillar governance meetings.
• Participate in regional coaching sessions, capture actions, and cascade them to supporting pillars and LCOs.
• Support WPI, SMED, and Kaizen processes; data visualization and Power BI; IL6S communications/newsletter; GE/waste loss data and glidepath support; shopfloor data collection and loss analysis; and methodological support to Clint.
• Build training and capability related to the role.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Wellness and family support programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid leave programs
• Education-related programs
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Competitive bonus program with potential for overachievement based on performance and company results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED