TIM Lead CA Biscuits- East York

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 are an internally recognized expert in process development and process engineering and identify, define and solve complex business problems by applying your broad technical and consumer knowledge and in-depth understanding of manufacturing technology related to Mondelēz products. You serve as a senior technical resource for the organization, regularly interacting with senior management.

How you will contribute

You will support development, optimization and specification of processes that deliver consumer benefit through new products, quality improvements and cost savings opportunities. You will develop project objectives, technical approach, project plans, deliverables and timelines to deliver solutions on time and on budget, and execute against these plans, all while providing status updates to stakeholders. As a technical leader for process development and process technologies, you will: continually evolve your business-relevant expertise; define and share technical best practices; influence technical direction for the benefit of the business, and; drive the technical development of people in RDQ through teaching, coaching and mentoring, and identifying future technical leaders.

What you will bring

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

• •Executing bench-top, pilot-scale, and plant-scale process development activities and plant commercialization
• •Project management skills that are action-orientated with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple, complex projects, prioritize, and manage budgets, risk and timelines
• •Manufacturing operations and process engineering
• •Thinking and working globally
• •Process background with a demonstrated understanding of statistical, modeling and simulation tools
• •Leading technical teams and junior talent to deliver on process innovations and renovations
• •Influencing the technical direction of the business to deliver benefit using organizational awareness and clear communication
• •Ensure that foundational skills/capabilities keep pace with technology advancements

What you need to know about this position

We are seeking an exceptional Technical Lead, a pivotal role within our plant's leadership team. This position demands a dynamic professional with a robust technical background and proven leadership capabilities, ready to drive innovation, new technology implementation and operational excellence.

As a key member of our leadership team (PLT), you will be instrumental in bridging complex technical insights with strategic business objectives. Your ability to influence, communicate gaps, and champion best practices will be critical in delivering measurable results that impact waste reduction, efficiency gains, and sustained growth across our operations.

As the Technical Lead, you will:

• •Be trusted and viewed as a technical subject matter (SME)
• •Serve as an internally recognized expert in process development and engineering, identifying, defining, and solving complex business problems through a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing technology.
• •Conduct rigorous analysis of product formulation, packaging, and specifications for raw to ensure that all new formulas and initiatives introduced are fully runnable on the production lines to guarantee general efficiency (GE%) and waste % targets of the year based on annual contract (AC).
• •Leverage deep knowledge of oven functionality, utilizing advanced thermal devices (e.g., Mole, Scorpion) and statistical analysis to establish and maintain substantial centerlines.
• •Actively participate in Technical Readiness Level (TRL) reviews and discussions, shaping the technical direction of the business.
• •Lead the execution and oversight of Alternative Line Qualifications (ALQ), provide expert technical support and troubleshooting for trials.
• •Part of Commissioning, Qualification and Verification (CQV) methodology for bottom-up and top-down initiatives ensuring meticulous documentation developed for centerlines, critical parameters to the process (CTP’s) and critical parameters to quality (CTQ’s).

• •Lead Strategic Projects & Process Optimization:
• •Drive process development and optimization to deliver tangible consumer benefits through new product presentations, quality inspired projects and significant cost savings.
• •Develop bottom-up initiatives, technical approaches, detailed plans, deliverables, and timelines to ensure resolutions are delivered on time and within budget.
• •Collaborate globally and regionally, aligning with the Engineering, Research and Development (R&D), Business Development (BD) and Quality agendas to deploy robust processes across Mondelēz factories, emphasizing a superior consumer experience.

• •Cultivate Leadership & Talent Development:
• •Mentor junior talents as process engineers and quality engineers fostering an environment that encourages process innovation and renovation.
• •Manage and guide an intern for a 12-week program in summertime, developing future technical leaders.
• •Manage product technician team member responsible of conducting qualitative and quantitative bar tests and defects measurements.
• •Influence the technical direction of the business through exceptional organizational awareness and clear, compelling communication.
• •Roll out and embed manufacturing standards processes, specifically focusing on capability building, advanced training for core and supportive teams to eradicate quality losses (e.g., overpack, consumer complaints).
• •Drive the continuous evolution of foundational skills and capabilities, ensuring they remain at the forefront of technological advancements.
• •Act as a senior technical resource in quality management (QM) and innovation initiative management (IIM) pillars leading specific work process and supporting integrated design brief (IDB) and critical parameters to the process developed.

What You'll Bring:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual eager to accelerate her/his career and contribute significantly to our technical innovation management mission.

• •Supporting and executing bench-top, pilot-scale, and plant-scale process development activities in partnership with Research and Development (R&D) and Engineering.
• •Project management skills that are action-orientated with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple, complex projects, prioritize, and manage budgets, risk and timelines.
• •Manufacturing operations and process engineering
• •Thinking and working globally
• •Process background with a demonstrated understanding of statistical (Minitab), modeling and simulation tools.
• •Ensure that foundational skills/capabilities keep pace with technological advancements.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• •Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or Food Science.
• •Certifications: Green Belt certification. Optional.
• •Experience: A minimum of 8 years of progressive industry experience within a manufacturing environment.
• •Technical Acumen: Demonstrated strong process background with an advanced understanding of statistical, modeling, and simulation tools.
• •Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and oversee budgets, risks, and timelines with an action-oriented approach.
• •Global Mindset: Experience or strong aptitude for thinking and working effectively in a global context.

Key Competencies & Attributes:

• •Influence & Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences, influence stakeholders, and effectively communicate technical gaps and solutions.
• •Problem-Solving: A resourceful and creative approach to developing innovative solutions for complex challenges.
• •Collaboration: A demonstrated collaborative spirit, fostering strong relationship