TIM Technical Lead Indianapolis

Mondelēz International•Indianapolis, IN

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Working as part of a cross-functional team, you are an internally recognized expert in a critical technical area for the RDQ process development function. You identify, define and solve complex technical and business problems by applying your broad technical and in-depth knowledge. You oversee the delivery of assigned programs, support new programs/platforms linked to business objectives and use your expertise in your technical area when interacting with senior management and global cross-functional teams to help deliver on current and future demands of the business. How you will contribute You will support technically focused projects and use your technical expertise to guide, direct and influence activities lead by others and to ensure the right solutions are developed, future breakthrough opportunities are identified, and executable programs are implemented with technical rigor. In this role, you will be accountable for the technical outcomes of process developments activities (e.g. process design and specifications, process scale up, commissioning etc.) and for quantifying the technical risks your projects and those lead by others, offering recommendations and conclusions and influencing senior stakeholders when making business decisions. As a leader in your technical field, you will develop and leverage connections internally and with the external technical partners. As a leader of people, you will create a culture that fosters intellectual properties to drive competitive advantage; manage an internal team of process developers and work with cross-functional partners to establish resource and budget needs to deliver the requirements in your business area of responsibility; provide strategic leadership in your process technology area and/or process development program, and; mentor and coach others to grow technical talent. What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: Technical leadership in process development, including a leading process development team, ideally within fast-moving consumer goods environment Applying your strong technical leadership and expertise to set and deliver the business and functional agenda Effectively influencing category leads (e.g. vice presidents) and cross-functional leaders (e.g. engineering, commercial) Using critical thinking and thought leadership proactively to ensure solutions to complex issues are delivered Working collaboratively in a fast-paced global commercial and technical environment Coaching and mentoring others Ensure that foundational skills/capabilities keep pace with technology advancements Creating a culture of technical curiosity, learning and collaboration More about this role What you need to know about this position: What extra ingredients you will bring: We are looking for a highly motivated individual eager to accelerate her/his career and contribute significantly to our technical innovation management mission. Supporting and executing bench-top, pilot-scale, and plant-scale process development activities in partnership with Research and Development (R&D) and Engineering. Project management skills that are action-orientated with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple, complex projects, prioritize, and manage budgets, risk and timelines. Manufacturing operations and process engineering Thinking and working globally Process background with a demonstrated understanding of statistical (Minitab), modeling and simulation tools. Ensure that foundational skills/capabilities keep pace with technological advancements.

Requirements

Technical leadership in process development, including a leading process development team, ideally within fast-moving consumer goods environment
Applying your strong technical leadership and expertise to set and deliver the business and functional agenda
Effectively influencing category leads (e.g. vice presidents) and cross-functional leaders (e.g. engineering, commercial)
Using critical thinking and thought leadership proactively to ensure solutions to complex issues are delivered
Working collaboratively in a fast-paced global commercial and technical environment
Coaching and mentoring others
Ensure that foundational skills/capabilities keep pace with technology advancements
Creating a culture of technical curiosity, learning and collaboration
Project management skills that are action-orientated with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple, complex projects, prioritize, and manage budgets, risk and timelines
Manufacturing operations and process engineering
Thinking and working globally
Process background with a demonstrated understanding of statistical (Minitab), modeling and simulation tools
Ensure that foundational skills/capabilities keep pace with technological advancements
Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or Food Science
A minimum of 8 years of progressive industry experience within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated strong process background with an advanced understanding of statistical, modeling, and simulation tools
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and oversee budgets, risks, and timelines with an action-oriented approach
Experience or strong aptitude for thinking and working effectively in a global context
Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences, influence stakeholders, and effectively communicate technical gaps and solutions
A resourceful and creative approach to developing innovative solutions for complex challenges
A demonstrated collaborative spirit, fostering strong relationships across functions and teams
A self-starter with a positive, "can-do" attitude, exhibiting flexibility, agility, and a result-oriented drive in a fast-paced environment
A curious and open communicator committed to constant learning and professional development
This role demands a significant on-site presence, with at least 65% of your activities conducted on the plant floor within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Adherence to standard PPE requirements including steel-toe, slip-resistant shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection
Strict compliance with GMPs such as hair nets, beard guards, no jewelry, no fake nails or nail polish, and no lash extensions
The role requires standing, walking, and climbing stairs regularly

Nice To Haves

Certifications: Green Belt certification. Optional

Responsibilities

Accountable for the technical outcomes of process developments activities (e.g. process design and specifications, process scale up, commissioning etc.)
Quantifying the technical risks your projects and those lead by others, offering recommendations and conclusions and influencing senior stakeholders when making business decisions
Develop and leverage connections internally and with the external technical partners
Create a culture that fosters intellectual properties to drive competitive advantage
Manage an internal team of process developers and work with cross-functional partners to establish resource and budget needs to deliver the requirements in your business area of responsibility
Provide strategic leadership in your process technology area and/or process development program
Mentor and coach others to grow technical talent
Supporting and executing bench-top, pilot-scale, and plant-scale process development activities in partnership with Research and Development (R&D) and Engineering