Maintenance Execution Section Manager

Mondelēz International•Portland, OR

7d•$109,000 - $149,875•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Execution Section Manager leads Maintenance Execution operations across the Portland bakery, supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation. The role is accountable for corrective and preventive maintenance, equipment uptime, loss eradication, OEE improvement, waste reduction, and delivery of operational targets. The manager partners with Maintenance Reliability and Engineering on downtime prevention, capital plans, and improvements to equipment and facilities. The position manages the Maintenance & Repairs budget and third-party providers, implements world-class manufacturing and maintenance practices—including IL6S—and delivers year-over-year operational savings. It also develops a high-performing, self-sufficient team, builds talent and succession plans, and champions servant leadership, manufacturing standards, compliance, quality, and safety. The role is on-site and full-time.

Requirements

10 years of experience in a maintenance role in a manufacturing setting.
5 years of maintenance leadership experience.
A record of developing maintenance systems.
A record of reducing plant downtime and improving MTBF, MTTR, and OEE.
A record of developing teams and talent and building a continuous improvement culture.
Strong analytics and problem-solving skills.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization, with excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Solid financial acumen.
Strong customer service mindset.
Highly motivated and self-directed, with strong influencing and leadership skills.
Transformational mindset.
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or another related field; alternatively, 20 years of industrial maintenance experience, including 10 years of Maintenance Management experience and 5 years of Maintenance Transformation leadership with quantifiable results.
Ability to stand for long periods and walk frequently. The role involves low physical effort for bending, lifting, and manual dexterity, moderate computer and telephone use, and moderate mental effort involving documentation, deadlines, problem-solving, multiple demands, and repetitive tasks amid interruptions and distractions.

Nice To Haves

TPM expertise.
CPG or food manufacturing experience.
Automation expertise.
Proficiency with the SAP Maintenance module.
Experience in a union environment.
Experience with proactive maintenance and TPM or related integrated Lean Six Sigma reliability programs.

Responsibilities

Lead Maintenance Execution operations across the Portland bakery in support of 24/7 manufacturing, including corrective and preventive maintenance.
Define and execute short- and long-term plans to guarantee equipment uptime.
Develop and execute plans to eradicate losses, maximize OEE, and minimize plant waste.
Partner with Maintenance Reliability to develop strategies and plans to prevent downtime.
Apply SMED practices to optimize changeovers.
Partner with Engineering to develop and execute capital plans for improving equipment and facilities.
Ensure products are produced according to GMP standards and standard operating procedures.
Manage the Maintenance & Repairs budget.
Provide support, expertise, and guidance to the Maintenance Execution team, the broader Maintenance department, and Engineering.
Manage third-party provider portfolios, relationships, and work execution according to Mondelēz standards.
Implement world-class manufacturing and maintenance practices and the IL6S program.
Deliver year-over-year operational savings and implement governance and practices that support continuous improvement and a zero-loss mentality.
Develop self-sufficient teams and a high-performance organization; manage team talent, capabilities, and engagement.
Maintain a succession plan for the Maintenance & Repairs organization and implement approaches to attract, retain, and develop talent.
Champion servant leadership and Mondelēz manufacturing standards, compliance requirements, quality and safety policies, and applicable regulations.
Prioritize Good Manufacturing Practices, people, and food safety in daily decision-making.

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.
Eligibility-based benefits that may be subsidized or fully paid by the company.
Participation in a competitive bonus program, with the possibility of overachievement based on performance and company results.
Within-country relocation support; minimal support may be available for candidates voluntarily moving internationally under the Volunteer International Transfer Policy.