Shift LeadMondelez International

Naperville, Illinois, United States

Full time

R-177346

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

Why this role matters (a lot)

We feed millionssafely, consistently, and with pride. As our Shift Leader , youre the captain of a high-speed line that fuels SQCDSP results (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, People). Youll grow people, crush problems, and make the floor hum.

If you love fast-paced teams, measurable wins, and building talent , youll thrive here.

How will you contribute :

What youll 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. Youll be the role model for GMPs, HACCP/Preventive Controls, FSMA, and audit readinessno compromises.

Legendary quality

• Keep every spec on point: CCP checks, metal/Xray, code/date accuracy, net weight, allergen control. When somethings 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 todays niggle from becoming tomorrows downtime.

Continuous improvement as a habit

• Lead miniKaizens and deliver real savings. Use 5Why/fishbone and basic SPC to eliminate chronic losses, then hardwire the win into SOPs and OnePoint Lessons.

What success looks like (your scoreboard)

• Safety: Zero recordables, fast nearmiss closure, strong audit scores

• Quality: Rightfirsttime %, low holds/complaints

• Delivery: OEE , changeover time , schedule adherence on target

• Cost: Yield , scrap & OT , AM/PM compliance steady

• People: Training completion, crosscoverage depth, engagement up

The profile were excited to meet

Musthaves

• Bachelor's in Ops/Engineering/Food Sci/Business

• 13 years in high-speed manufacturing (food/Bev/CPG preferred) or youve 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, rootcause mindset

Extra sparkle

• Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt

• Union leadership exposure

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

The vibe & the velocity

• Fast-moving handson, teamfirst. Youll walk, talk, coach, and coursecorrect on the floor.

• Growth path: With strong results, expect to move toward Sr. Production Supervisor , Line/Process Leader , or CI Specialist in 1224 months.

• Schedule: Day 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.

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $61,800 to $84,975; 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.

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 available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelz 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 brandsincluding 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.

Mondelz 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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Job Type

Regular

Manufacturing core

Manufacturing

At Mondelz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.

We have a rich portfolio of strong brands both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum

Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.

Join us and Make It An Opportunity!

Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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.