Sr Operations Manager

Mondelēz International • Indianapolis, IN

10d • $140,300 - $192,940

About The Position

The Sr Operations Manager leads production operations at a Mondelēz manufacturing plant and is accountable for performance targets in safety, quality, productivity, volume, cost, sustainability, and organizational morale. The role implements the manufacturing strategy and builds a high-performing organization, managing a team of direct and indirect reports through servant leadership and supporting efficient manufacturing processes and output.

The manager leads operational transformation, including Integrated Lean 6 Sigma (IL6S), Factory of the Future line-centric organization, Autonomous Maintenance, and Progressive Maintenance. The position establishes governance for operational performance and continuous improvement, supports compliance with manufacturing and food-safety standards, and leads talent, capability, and engagement efforts. It partners with internal and external functions to meet plant and manufacturing goals and is accountable for bakery operational strategy, staffing, throughput, efficiency, and waste in a fast-paced 24/7 operation.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility to support 24/7 plant operations. Travel is not required. The role offers a base salary range of $140,300 to $192,940 and eligibility for a performance-based bonus program. The company also lists health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, vacation time, and relocation support within the country.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a business-related field.
• At least 12 years of demonstrated leadership experience in a high-performance manufacturing environment within the food, pharmaceutical, or automotive industries.
• At least 10 years of foundational knowledge and experience within a supply chain environment.
• Strong operational and manufacturing leadership experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry, including experience with safety and GMP standards, TPM, lean manufacturing, and IL6S implementation.
• SAP experience and proficiency with Microsoft Outlook software are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated ability in analytics, problem-solving, and team building; data-driven decision-making and problem-solving attributes are essential.
• Strong financial and business acumen, project management skills, and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to foster teamwork and build strong morale.
• Demonstrated success transforming manufacturing teams into high-performing teams.
• Flexibility to support core teams and direct reports in a 24/7 manufacturing facility.
• Inspirational leadership skills and ability to drive and lead change.
• Passion for developing and coaching talent; strong interpersonal skills and team orientation; advanced technical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Engineering or food science background.
• IL6S certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations and deliver safety, quality, productivity, volume, cost, sustainability, and morale targets.
• Implement manufacturing strategy and manage change and transformation among operating teams, including IL6S, Factory of the Future, Autonomous Maintenance, and Progressive Maintenance.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members while modeling company values and principles.
• Support annual manufacturing operational plans and communicate goals, priorities, and KPIs to employees.
• Establish governance to review and control operational performance and continuous improvement plans, fostering a zero-loss mindset and best-in-class results.
• Drive improvements in technology, culture, capability, and operating systems to deliver reliable operations.
• Ensure manufacturing, food safety, GMP, health and safety, security, environmental, sustainability, conduct, policy, legal, audit, and operational requirements are understood, implemented, and monitored.
• Lead talent, capability, and engagement efforts to attract, retain, and develop critical talent and build a sustainable workforce.
• Partner with internal and external functions to achieve site and manufacturing objectives and KPIs.
• Manage direct and indirect reports and support efficient processes and manufacturing output.
• Develop and execute bakery operational strategy aligned with headcount, expected throughput, operational efficiency, financial waste, and business needs.
• Use effective, data-driven decision-making to improve business KPIs.
• Support core teams and direct reports in a 24/7 manufacturing facility.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus program with potential for overachievement based on performance and company results.
• 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.
• Within-country relocation support.
• Some minimal support for candidates voluntarily moving internationally under the Volunteer International Transfer Policy.

What This Job Offers

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