Maintenance Line Manager

Mondelēz InternationalChicago, IL
Onsite

About The Position

As an expert, you will bring a deep technical mastery of the process and equipment. That expertise allows you to lead the planning, process development and implementation of Planned Maintenance Elements in a Continuous Improvement manufacturing environment. You will manage this through teams consisting of various technical and non-technical personnel, key support contractors and operations personnel. How you will contribute: You will: * Partner & Enable the line leader(s) to deliver the SQCDSM targets-Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability & Morale for the lines, to ensure Process stability; Participates in the DMS- Daily Management systems meetings at the shift and line level * Own the technology and process and centerline settings for the equipment and process and have deep technical mastery of the process and equipment; Owns the PM-Progressive maintenance systems and work processes and the PM-Progressive Maintenance Key Performance Indicators for the line/s along with Centerline Management systems; owns the R&M-Repairs & Maintenance budget of the line * Develop, own and execute the line/s preventive and time-based maintenance systems and plans and build capability of the team to execute themselves; Build (spends at least 50% of time) technical and maintenance skills of the technicians working in the shifts, so that they are able to operate and maintain their equipment themselves; be part of the PM Pillar, own all PM systems and work process at the line level and lead some of them at the department level * Partner with the Asset and Reliability team for system improvement and execution of special maintenance tasks; be responsible for Change Management on the line/s, localization of spares and proper break-down analysis and R&M cost reduction for the line/s; Represents the department/line/s as the site technology owner in the regional and global technology forums * Assist in VSU for the new initiatives and enable the VSU team; Help the line leader in internal and external benchmarking and reapplication; be the subject matter expert on one of the component categories and be a trainer of PM related subjects for the plant

Requirements

  • Advanced knowledge (including AM-Autonomous Maintenance Step 4 systems & Progressive Maintenance Step 3) & skill to maintain the dedicated equipment(s)at basic conditions independently, including the execution of AM & PM (BD-Breakdown maintenance, planned maintenance) standards on dedicated equipment(s) and TPM - Phase 3 & 4 tools problem solving tools
  • The capability to lead a Role for the Line.
  • Qualify and coach the next level SWP owners and drive the common opportunity areas across the line in PDCA-Plan Do Check Adjust approach
  • The capability to work as the Line Leader, developing and aligning goal/master plan for the line, deploying and managing IDP for the members, coaching team members on their performance management and career development
  • Manufacturing experience (i.e. process, continuous improvement, maintenance, line leadership roles, etc.)
  • Qualified on the I2M / IIM Process.
  • Qualified on AM Step 3.
  • Capable of leading and influencing people at higher and lower levels.
  • Understands and is trained on key pillars like IIM, AM, and PM.
  • A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career.
  • Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in the food manufacturing industry with experience in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), 5S, Integrated Lean 6 Sigma’s tools and concepts.
  • Excellent communication (verbal & written).
  • Coaching and leadership skills in a team-based environment.
  • Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving, and team building
  • Strong financial & business acumen, project management skills, and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.
  • 5+ years of experience in maintenance management in food manufacturing or related industries
  • Maintenance experience is required.
  • Preventive Maintenance knowledge required.
  • Proven leadership experience required.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in union-labor is preferred.
  • Proven leadership experience required.
  • Experience in with HPO methodologies and/or lean six sigma is highly preferred!

Responsibilities

  • Partner & Enable the line leader(s) to deliver the SQCDSM targets-Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability & Morale for the lines, to ensure Process stability; Participates in the DMS- Daily Management systems meetings at the shift and line level
  • Own the technology and process and centerline settings for the equipment and process and have deep technical mastery of the process and equipment; Owns the PM-Progressive maintenance systems and work processes and the PM-Progressive Maintenance Key Performance Indicators for the line/s along with Centerline Management systems; owns the R&M-Repairs & Maintenance budget of the line
  • Develop, own and execute the line/s preventive and time-based maintenance systems and plans and build capability of the team to execute themselves; Build (spends at least 50% of time) technical and maintenance skills of the technicians working in the shifts, so that they are able to operate and maintain their equipment themselves; be part of the PM Pillar, own all PM systems and work process at the line level and lead some of them at the department level
  • Partner with the Asset and Reliability team for system improvement and execution of special maintenance tasks; be responsible for Change Management on the line/s, localization of spares and proper break-down analysis and R&M cost reduction for the line/s; Represents the department/line/s as the site technology owner in the regional and global technology forums
  • Assist in VSU for the new initiatives and enable the VSU team; Help the line leader in internal and external benchmarking and reapplication; be the subject matter expert on one of the component categories and be a trainer of PM related subjects for the plant

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
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