Plant Business Development Lead

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You will support the I2M and IIM process for site / cluster and ensure effective planning and execution of change as it relates to new and existing products, packaging and processes for a plant or cluster. At the plant level you will work on change management and innovation management capabilities.

How you will contribute

Support Project Development / Execution:
Support I2M/IIM within the site; provide site AR write ups & prepare critical site inputs to the Regional BD, specifically for IIM Design Reviews (DR2 – DR6); lead Project Verification (DR7); design reviews (DR4) onward lead plant activities: master data, art work, raw/pack material availability, track timings – and report to project team. Serve as the source of internal and external information (contact for commercial stakeholders) and the key interface between Category and Engineering / Manufacturing / R&D.

Lead site post project evaluation and communication, planning and execution of promotional activities within the I2M process.

Support Site Strategic Plan / Annual Contract creation: support the site director in developing the site strategy and plant road map. Be the key partner for Product Supply team on sourcing/capacity expansion – ensure full integration of Innovation/Renovation plans into site supply plans. Partner with Engineering to build the site CAPEX budget. Ensure planning of the capital budget bottom‑up, including prioritization (i.e. integration with the full site agenda, specifically alignment of the annual timetable).

Drive Ongoing business and Simplification: integrate overall site change management agenda to ensure delivery of projects while maintaining service levels. Manage ongoing reprioritization, de‑complexity agenda and support the delivery of the site productivity and improvement agenda. Ensure execution of regional/global menu cards and that manufacturing hurdle rates are met. Support Product supply for assessment of manufacturing solutions for current supply and demand gaps in the site.

Lead, coach and build capability of the Business development change coordinator(s) within the plant and other key stakeholders.

What you will bring

Strong operational & manufacturing experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM, 5S, LEAN, 6‑sigma tools and concepts, safety & GMP standard.

Good understanding of end‑to‑end processes in the manufacturing and business environment; working knowledge of commercialization process (I2M); project leadership / management skills and technical and financial aspects of the business.

Strategic thinking, while having ability to excel in leading tactical programs.

Highly action oriented, drive for results, innovative, challenging actual set‑ups, entrepreneurial ability.

Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team‑based environment.

Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team building.

Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering.

Work schedule:

Regular business hours M‑F (on‑site).

The expected base salary range for this position is $102,600 CAD to $128,250 CAD depending on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to participate in a highly competitive bonus program with a target of 8 % with possibility for over achievement based on performance and company results.

Mondelez also offers several generous employee benefits (some subsidized or fully paid for by the company), including health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, and enhanced vacation and holiday entitlements.

AI may be used as part of the recruitment process and in accordance with local laws.

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