Maintenance Execution Section Manager

Mondelēz International • Portland, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Execution Section Manager leads maintenance execution across Mondelēz International’s Portland bakery, supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation. The role is accountable for equipment uptime, corrective and preventive maintenance, loss reduction, operational performance, budget management, and implementation of manufacturing and maintenance standards. It partners with Maintenance Reliability and Engineering teams to prevent downtime and improve equipment and facilities, and manages third-party providers and capital plans.

The position also develops a high-performing maintenance organization by building team capabilities, managing talent and engagement, maintaining succession plans, and fostering continuous improvement and a zero-loss mindset. It champions servant leadership and ensures compliance with manufacturing standards, quality and safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, standard operating procedures, and applicable regulations. The role is full-time and on-site.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in a maintenance role in a manufacturing setting.
• 5 years of maintenance leadership experience.
• A successful record of developing maintenance systems.
• A successful record of reducing plant downtime, including improving MTBF, MTTR, and OEE.
• A successful record of developing teams and talent and building a continuous improvement culture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• 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 a related field; alternatively, 20 years of industrial maintenance experience, 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.
• Ability to understand and prioritize Good Manufacturing Practices, people, and food safety considerations in daily decision-making and prioritization.

Nice To Haves

• TPM expertise.
• CPG or food manufacturing experience.
• Automation expertise.
• SAP Maintenance or SAP PM module proficiency.
• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Experience with proactive maintenance and other TPM or related integrated Lean Six Sigma reliability programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Maintenance Execution operations across the Portland bakery in support of a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Lead the team responsible for corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Define and execute short- and long-term strategies and plans to ensure equipment uptime.
• Develop and execute plans to systematically eradicate losses, maximize overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and minimize plant waste.
• Partner with the Maintenance Reliability team to develop strategies and plans to prevent downtime.
• Apply SMED practices to optimize changeovers.
• Partner with Engineering to develop and execute capital plans to improve equipment and facilities.
• Ensure products are produced according to Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures.
• Manage the Maintenance & Repairs budget.
• Provide support, expertise, and guidance to the team, Maintenance department, and Engineering team.
• 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.
• Implement practices and governance that drive continuous improvement and a zero-loss mentality.
• Develop self-sufficient teams and a high-performance organization.
• Manage team talent, capabilities, and engagement.
• Create and maintain a succession plan for the Maintenance & Repairs organization and implement approaches to attract, retain, and develop talent.
• Champion and model servant leadership.
• Champion Mondelēz manufacturing standards, compliance requirements, quality and safety policies, and applicable regulations.

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 for a competitive bonus program, with potential for overachievement based on performance and company results.
• Within-country relocation support; limited support may be available for candidates voluntarily moving internationally under the Volunteer International Transfer Policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager