Warehouse Operations Lead (Interim)

Mondelēz International•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

You will support warehouse operations in term of service, cost, health and safety, quality, food defense, sustainability, legal requirements and policies compliance. You will provide team leadership and direction for the warehouse organization. In this role, you will implement warehouse strategy and effectively execute operations to ensure optimum logistics solutions while supporting various routes-to-market, and balancing service and cost. You will also work collaboratively with key internal and external (third-party logistics vendors) business partners to ensure effective management, timely solutions and execution.

Requirements

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
Experience managing warehousing operations ideally in FMCG/CPG
Deep understanding of logistic, supply chain, transportation and distribution center operations
Experience in team leadership and people management including union representation
Commercial awareness and budget management
Able to negotiate, influence and manage effective relationships with third-party partners
Knowledge of warehouse management systems and able to analyze and synthesize data
Knowledge of relevant legislation and requirements for the geography
HS Diploma Required.
Demonstrated familiarity with MES / ERP / planning system / Supply Chains, and at least 3 years of experience creating analytic visualizations and summaries, based on complex data sources, utilizing any of the following tools: MS Excel, MS Power BI, Tableau, Cognos, SQL, etc.
Minimum 3-5 years in Warehouse or Operations experience needed
SAP preferred but experience with managing warehouse functions using a WMS (Warehouse Management System) 3-5 years' experience
Must have 3-5 years of supervisory/managerial experience

Nice To Haves

Agility over Perfection.
Leads supervisors with consistency and clarity during transition
Reinforces expectations, accountability, and escalation paths
Proactive approach
Maintains engagement, morale, and trust while serving in an interim capacity
Ensures continuity of leadership tone and standards across all shifts
Makes informed, timely decisions within defined authority
Knows when to escalate and when to act independently
Communicates clearly with plant leadership on risks, constraints, and wins
Accountable for the warehouse operations

Responsibilities

Maintain alignment with site OGSMs across Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and Engagement
Balance short-term execution with long-term operational stability
Identify risks and trends (inventory accuracy, service reliability, labor constraints) before they impact production
Ensure continuity of IL6S / DMS routines in a proactive manner
Act as a steward of Mondelez standards while adapting to daily operational duties and tasks
Inbound receiving and inspection processes
Production replenishment and material staging
Finished goods storage and shipment execution
Tank farm operations and bulk material handling
External warehouse coordination and transfers
Strong working knowledge of SAP transactions supporting warehouse and inventory control
Ability to connect physical movements to system integrity
Proactively identify and correct process gaps before they become audit findings
Prior experience working closely with Production, Material planning, Transportation and Quality in a Manufacturing setting.
Leads supervisors with consistency and clarity during transition
Reinforces expectations, accountability, and escalation paths
Provides effective coaching in a timely manner
Maintains engagement, morale, and trust while serving in an interim capacity
Ensures continuity of leadership tone and standards
Makes informed, timely decisions within defined authority
Knows when to escalate and when to act independently
Communicates clearly with plant leadership on risks, constraints, and wins
Accountable for the warehouse operations while partnering closely with the Warehouse Manager
Perform other related duties as requested.