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Line Leader, Manufacturing

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Mondelez International
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 97300 - 133815 USD Yearly USD 97300.00 133815.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

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

This role has full 24/7 responsibility & accountability for one production line metrics SQDCM. This role ensures that output targets, quality & Safety standards are consistently met, while leading a team of Shift Leaders and operators in a structured and coordinated environment. Is a key link between floor-level execution and upper-level production planning and performance monitoring.

How you will contribute
  • Prevent incidents by ensure 'zero safety incidents' mentality and culture in his line(s)/area.
  • Enforce safety rules and ensure a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
  • Promote 5S practices and standard visual management on the line.
  • Prevent incidents by ensure 'zero quality incidents' mentality and culture in his line(s)/area.
  • Monitor adherence to quality standards and take immediate action on non-conformances.
  • Ensure all quality checks, documentation, and traceability protocols are completed correctly.
  • Ensure volumes are produced in time in full against production plan.
  • Accurate inventories in the line(s)/area by Process Order reconciliation and closure.
  • React promptly to line stoppages, quality issues, and equipment malfunctions.
  • Responsible & accountable for defining the glide paths (SQDCM).
  • Productivity - Deliver the volumes with the planned and budgeted headcount
  • Area budget responsible, deliver the volumes within available budget.
  • Improve cost over time through systemic Loss Elimination, Identify and eliminate losses.
  • Building and growing High Performing Teams in his line(s)/area.
  • Coach and develop the direct reports and Line teams.
  • Team back up and succession planning.
  • Own CIL, Safety and Quality SWP in the line.
  • Priority Setting through Daily Management System and effective escalation of issues.
What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge/experience in the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience), technical certification, or associate degree.
  • 2-3 years in current role + ready to promote + proven people leadership skills & capability.
  • 1-2 years in Process Engineer role with proven people leadership skills and capability.
  • Autonomous maintenance (AM) Step 4 systems and progressive maintenance (PM) Step 3 systems
  • Maintaining equipment at basic conditions independently, including the execution of AM & PM (break-down maintenance, planned maintenance) standards on dedicated equipment
  • Total productive maintenance and Six Sigma including qualification of AM steps 5-6, and PM step 3
  • Leading line teams
  • Handling challenging interpersonal situations tactfully
  • Influencing people in a union environment
  • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and a good attention to detail
Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $97,300 to $133,815; 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 over achievement 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 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…

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