Senior Director, Global Supply Chain Excellence Program & Focused Improvement Lead
@ U001 Mondelez Global LLCSenior Director, Global Supply Chain Excellence Program & Focused Improvement Lead
About the job
Mondelēz International is a leading snack food company focused on product innovation and supply chain excellence. This role directs global supply chain programs, implements IL6S frameworks, and partners cross-functionally to drive operational improvements and digital transformation, leveraging 20+ years manufacturing leadership.
Requirements
- 20+ years in end-to-end Supply Chain
- Manufacturing leadership experience
- Deep expertise in LEAN Six Sigma
- Knowledge of IL6S and TPM
- Strong stakeholder management
Qualifications
- Engineering degree required
- Proven multi-site leadership
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to influence decision-making
Full job description
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
Supply Chain Excellence/Integrated Lean 6 Sigma Program Leadership, Governance and Execution.
Develop and globally deploy the IL6S framework, methodologies, assessment tools, maturity models and governance routines
Lead global benchmarking to identify best end-to-end practices and improvement opportunities.
Lead maturity assessments, performance dialogues, and compliance monitoring.
Drive global alignment and standardization of key supply chain processes.
Identify and mitigate program-level risks; escalate as needed.
Support sites with diagnostics, structured problem solving, and improvement roadmaps.
Build capabilities through training, coaching, and mentoring of site/regional teams.
Mentor site and regional teams to strengthen their leadership in continuous improvement.
Leads and works cross functionally to strengthen E2E capability
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Finance, Mondelez Digital Services, and Procurement
Lead cross-functional initiatives on asset reliability, sustainability, and cost competitiveness
Digital Transformation
Support deployment of digital tools, advanced analytics, and IoT solutions across sites
Develop programs with Global Capability team to increase IL6S mastery (Gemba & IL6S Academies)
Performance Management
Track KPIs for the network; drive data quality and harmonization
Report global trends and inform strategic decisions
What you will bring:
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
20+ years in end-to-end Supply Chain with proven Manufacturing leadership experience; Engineering degree required
Deep expertise in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), LEAN Six Sigma, and IL6S (hands-on implementation)
Proven Manufacturing leadership; Plant leader experience required, multi-site leadership preferred as well as of operational excellence programs at scale across global manufacturing networks
Strong strategic thinking, complex problem solving, and ability to influence from execution level to steering committee
Strong stakeholder management and the ability to positively influence decision making across cross-functional and cross-regional teams
Strong coaching and capability-building orientation with proven ability to develop resources and build effective teams across all levels and geographies.
Strong governance and program management skills with ability to drive drumbeat and deliver large programs across multiple regions/markets
Core Competencies
Technically competent (strong understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain) along with strong leadership experience.
Manufacturing Operations Technical knowledge and experience is a MUST.
Experience in TPM, LEAN 6 sigma tools and concepts and hands-on implementation experience.
Deep knowledge of IL6S is critical.
Demonstrated leadership in strategic, analytical and critical thinking, strong ability to solve complex problems and brings a growth mindset and translating into action.
Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence positively in decision making
Strong communication, collaboration and team building skills across all levels and geographies
Engineering Degree required. Min. 20+ years in e2e Supply Chain experiences.
Keen sense of consumer and business trends, and how they will impact Supply Chain delivery capability over time
Measure of success
OEE, yield, waste, and gross productivity improvements
Standardization rate of operational processes
Site maturity progression in IL6S assessments
Capability qualifications and skill-building metrics
Digital tools adoption and measurable impact
Geographical coverage
Global Role with responsibility over all regions and designated mature sites.
Expected travel: 30-40%
Salary and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $174,100 to $287,265; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results and eligibility to participate in our long-term incentive program.

In addition, Mondelez International offers the following 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. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
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