Shift Lead: Naperville: Mondelez International

Mondelez Manufacturing•Naperville, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Shift Lead: 2nd Shift (Monday – Friday) The profile we’re excited to meet Must‑haves Bachelor's in Ops/Engineering/Food Sci/Business 1–3 years in high-speed manufacturing (food/Bev/CPG preferred) or you’ve led frontline teams and have the receipts Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, sanitation basics ; comfort with Lean/TPM (5S, AM/PM, SMED) Microsoft 365 savvy; experience with SAP a plus Clear communicator, calm under pressure, root‑cause mindset Extra sparkle Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt Union leadership exposure Bilingual (English/Spanish) The vibe & the velocity Fast-moving hands‑on, team‑first. You’ll walk, talk, coach, and course‑correct on the floor. Growth path: With strong results, expect to move toward Sr. Production Supervisor , Line/Process Leader , or CI Specialist in 12–24 months. Schedule: 2nd Shift, with flexibility to support cross-shift coverage and the occasional project push. Work: On your feet, climbing stairs, lifting to 40 lbs., wearing PPE, and navigating a lively plant. Why this role matters (a lot) We feed millions—safely, consistently, and with pride. As our Shift Leader , you’re the captain of a high-speed line that fuels SQCDSP results (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, People). You’ll grow people, crush problems, and make the floor hum. If you love fast-paced teams, measurable wins, and building talent , you’ll thrive here. How will you contribute : What you’ll own (and win) Safety first, always As a Production Supervisor run daily start-ups, own hazard hunts, verify LOTO/machine guarding, and close near-miss actions like clockwork. You’ll be the role model for GMPs, HACCP/Preventive Controls, FSMA, and audit readiness—no compromises. Legendary quality Keep every spec on point: CCP checks, metal/X‑ray, code/date accuracy, net weight, allergen control. When something’s off, you contain it, identify the root cause, fix it, and lock it in with standard work . Throughput that turns heads Lead tier huddles, manage hour-by-hour boards, and deliver plan vs. actual. Drive OEE , yield, and changeover time with Lean/TPM tools (5S, SMED, Centerlining, AM/PM). People leadership that lifts the room Coach a skilled team (union or non-union). Set clear expectations, celebrate wins, and handle tough moments with fairness and speed. Keep your skills matrix healthy, so the line never skips a beat. Maintenance, but make it proactive Partner with maintenance on Autonomous Maintenance and Planned Maintenance . Tag defects, prioritize WOs, and verify fixes. Prevent today’s “niggle” from becoming tomorrow’s downtime. Continuous improvement as a habit Lead mini‑Kaizens and deliver real savings. Use 5‑Why/fishbone and basic SPC to eliminate chronic losses, then hardwire the win into SOPs and One‑Point Lessons. What success looks like (your scoreboard) Safety: Zero recordables, fast near‑miss closure, strong audit scores Quality: Right‑first‑time %, low holds/complaints Delivery: OEE ↑, changeover time ↓, schedule adherence on target Cost: Yield ↑, scrap & OT ↓, AM/PM compliance steady People: Training completion, cross‑coverage depth, engagement up You should be proficient in: 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method) Lean Manufacturing Principles

Requirements

Bachelor's in Ops/Engineering/Food Sci/Business
1–3 years in high-speed manufacturing (food/Bev/CPG preferred) or you’ve led frontline teams and have the receipts
Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, sanitation basics ; comfort with Lean/TPM (5S, AM/PM, SMED)
Microsoft 365 savvy; experience with SAP a plus
Clear communicator, calm under pressure, root‑cause mindset
5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
Lean Manufacturing Principles

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt
Union leadership exposure
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

As a Production Supervisor run daily start-ups, own hazard hunts, verify LOTO/machine guarding, and close near-miss actions like clockwork.
Be the role model for GMPs, HACCP/Preventive Controls, FSMA, and audit readiness—no compromises.
Keep every spec on point: CCP checks, metal/X‑ray, code/date accuracy, net weight, allergen control.
Contain it, identify the root cause, fix it, and lock it in with standard work .
Lead tier huddles, manage hour-by-hour boards, and deliver plan vs. actual.
Drive OEE , yield, and changeover time with Lean/TPM tools (5S, SMED, Centerlining, AM/PM).
Coach a skilled team (union or non-union).
Set clear expectations, celebrate wins, and handle tough moments with fairness and speed.
Keep your skills matrix healthy, so the line never skips a beat.
Partner with maintenance on Autonomous Maintenance and Planned Maintenance .
Tag defects, prioritize WOs, and verify fixes.
Prevent today’s “niggle” from becoming tomorrow’s downtime.
Lead mini‑Kaizens and deliver real savings.
Use 5‑Why/fishbone and basic SPC to eliminate chronic losses, then hardwire the win into SOPs and One‑Point Lessons.