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Mdlz

Manufacturing Start-Up Manager

Salinas, Mexico

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Seniority
Lead / management
Country
MX
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
3 Oct 2026

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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.

You will lead the production operations in the Plant and delivering key performance targets (SQCDSM) in safety, quality, productivity, volumes, cost, sustainability, organizational morale. You will ensure our manufacturing strategy is implemented and is fully effective and you will strive to build a high performing organization.

How you will contribute

You will:

  • Manages change/ transformation change/ transformation amongst the Operating teams in the implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma phase journey, FoF-Factory of Future Line centric organization & roles (AM-Autonomous Maintenance, PM-Progressive Maintenance and an integrated 6 star model within operating Line teams) to progress into Self sufficient teams. Role models Values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring and development of the team.
  • Support the Manufacturing annual operational plans and targets to meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, Engagement goals in line with the site Compelling business need. coach Line Leaders, cascade & communicate the plans and targets to employees to ensure alignment and understanding around priorities, focus and KPI’s.
  • Lead and be Accountable to establish a strong Governance to Review, Control Operational performance and Continuous Improvement plan and embed a zero loss mindset to constantly improve and deliver against best in class both internally and externally. Drive the Operating team to identify and manage improvements to technology, culture, capability and operating systems to deliver a best practice and reliable operation.
  • Support all Manufacturing standards, Governance, Compliance requirements (e.g. Corporate Quality, Food safety & GMP, Health, Safety, Security, Environment, Sustainability, Code of conduct, Policies & principles, Operational standards, Local legal requirements, Internal Audit norms, & other procedures updated from time to time) are in place, understood by all, and is regularly reviewed and monitored for effective implementation.
  • Lead and be Accountable for Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the Manufacturing team - identify and implement critical levers to attract, retain & develop critical talent and builds capability at all levels, technical and behavioral, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future. Partner effectively with all multi-functional peers internally & externally (outside the plant) to achieve objectives, goals and KPI’s.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

  • Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts
  • Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment. Demonstrated abilities in Analytics, problem solving and team building
  • An Engineer with a strong financial & business acumen, project management skills and Knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.

Principales responsabilidades

  • * Ser el líder integral del start-up de la línea y el punto de coordinación entre las diferentes funciones involucradas.
  • * Construir y ejecutar el master plan de commissioning, start-up, qualification, verification, ramp-up y handover.
  • * Coordinar las actividades relacionadas con la instalación física, integración, pruebas y puesta en marcha de la línea de producción.
  • * Coordinar equipos multidisciplinarios de Producción, Ingeniería, Mantenimiento, Automatización, Procesos, Calidad, Seguridad y proveedores.
  • * Liderar pruebas de funcionamiento y desempeño desde proceso hasta empaque, verificando parámetros críticos y capacidad.
  • * Dirigir la solución de problemas durante el arranque y priorizar restricciones que afecten seguridad, calidad, scrap u OEE.
  • * Establecer juntas de seguimiento diario, escalamiento y cierre de acciones.
  • * Coordinar contratistas y proveedores involucrados en el proceso de instalación de la línea.
  • * Participar en la contratación y capacitación del personal que posteriormente será responsable de la operación de la línea.
  • * Asegurar la documentación técnica, SOPs, estándares de operación y mantenimiento, así como la transferencia de conocimiento a las áreas funcionales.
  • * Diseñar el plan de arranque y gestionar la curva de aprendizaje hasta alcanzar un desempeño repetible y sostenible.
  • * Formalizar los criterios de aceptación y asegurar un handover exitoso de la línea a Operaciones.

Perfil requerido

  • * Ingeniería Mecánica, Eléctrica, Mecatrónica, Industrial, Química, Alimentos o carrera afín.
  • * Experiencia relevante en manufactura, proyectos de capital, instalación, commissioning y arranque de líneas de producción.
  • * Historial comprobable participando o liderando start-ups e instalación de nuevas líneas o procesos de manufactura.
  • * Deseable experiencia en industria de alimentos, empaques y/o procesos continuos.
  • * Conocimiento de Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, Six Sigma, WCM o sistemas equivalentes de excelencia operacional.
  • * Dominio de indicadores como OEE, scrap, downtime, MTBF y MTTR, así como gestión de riesgos de seguridad.
  • * Experiencia liderando equipos multifuncionales, contratistas y proveedores bajo presión de cronograma.
  • * Alta capacidad de toma de decisiones, priorización, comunicación y solución estructurada de problemas.
  • * Excelente capacidad de comunicación y liderazgo transversal.
  • * Inglés funcional/profesional para interacción con proveedores y equipos regionales/globales.

Ingredientes extras que buscamos

  • * Experiencia hands-on: participación directa en instalación, commissioning, pruebas y arranque de líneas de producción.
  • * Experiencia en NPI / Start-Up: haber llevado nuevas líneas o procesos desde la etapa de proyecto hasta alcanzar una operación estable y sostenible.
  • * Conocimiento sólido de manufactura: entendimiento de procesos productivos, capacidad, eficiencia, pérdidas, calidad y confiabilidad operacional.
  • * Integración de sistemas: entendimiento de la interacción entre equipos mecánicos, eléctricos, automatización, procesos y operación.
  • * Project Management: experiencia coordinando proveedores, contratistas, cronogramas, riesgos, punch lists y entregables.
  • * Mentalidad de mejora continua: capacidad para identificar pérdidas y resolver problemas utilizando RCA, Kaizen, TPM, WCM, Lean o Six Sigma.
  • * Sentido de urgencia y ownership: capacidad para tomar responsabilidad sobre los problemas del arranque, movilizar diferentes áreas y proveedores y dar seguimiento hasta su resolución.

Indicadores de éxito del Start-Up

  • * Start-up on time.
  • * Cumplimiento del plan de start-up y ramp-up.
  • * Capacidad y desempeño de la línea vs. diseño.
  • * OEE durante el ramp-up.
  • * Scrap.
  • * Cumplimiento de calidad e inocuidad.
  • * Downtime y estabilidad operacional.
  • * Cierre de punch list y acciones críticas, con especial enfoque en seguridad.
  • * Cumplimiento del entrenamiento del personal de línea.
  • * Handover exitoso a Operaciones con estándares y documentación completos.





Relocation Support Available?

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our succes

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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