Manager Implementation Science Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.

You help implement the operational excellence program in a specific function and/or for cross-functional continuous improvement (CI) projects. You are not only responsible for applying CI tools and techniques for problem solving and performance improvement but more importantly, you help employees improve their CI skills and build their self-sufficiency.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Provide training on CI tools and techniques to help drive teams through CI cycles. You will also coach employees to help them achieve their targets
• Identify process improvement needs with department leads, facilitate sessions and support execution of newly established improvements
• Once improvements are done, validate outcome benefits and support creation of new standards and qualification of members into new working processes
• Benchmark externally, ensuring where relevant that best practice and new tools are deployed in collaboration with internal partners

What you will bring

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

• Experience implementing CI processes (e.g. TPM for manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma in the consumer goods industry)
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• Experience in change management processes
• Logical thinking and capacity to influence
• Results oriented and prepared to deal with ambiguity
• Experience such as: continuous improvement manager, team leader roles, area manager

More about this role

Principal Accountabilities:

• IL6S program leader at site level, responsible to develop a holistic IL6S Master Plan for the site integrated with all pillars to deliver and sustain expected business results. Ensures quality of execution as per Best In Class Standards (defined by Mondelez) and sustainability of results through installing solid pillar processes in place (as per global guidebooks)
• Coach and support Pillar owners and Pillar committees ensuring clear understanding of IL6S tools, methodologies and processes to effectively develop and execute plans to eliminate losses and deliver the CBN
• Drive behavioral change across the site to build CI (Continuous Improvement) /L6S (Lean Six Sigma) culture including support functions, through coaching and influencing employees.
• Set the performance management system and governance process (EX - DMS, 90 day plan review, pillar assessments, health checks).that supports execution of the IL6S masterplan. Develops gap plans and removes roadblocks to enable successful delivery.
• Coach and develop Focused Improvement team as agents of change to lead and drive the implementation of IL6S at the line and department level to ensure timely project execution and implementation of pragmatic, sustainable and accepted solutions. Support identification, scoping and chartering of new projects.
• Create and ensure reliability of performance measurement systems of SQCDSM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Sustainability, Morale)
• In alignment with HR and the Plant Leadership Team, actively participates in the definition of the organizational strategy that enables the deployment of IL6S at all levels of the organization: structure (AM groups, tactical Kaizen teams, strategic project teams), recognition systems, roles and responsibilities, union involvement strategy, etc.
• Links with IL6S regional and global resources to benchmark, re-apply and share best practices.
• Leads a minimum of 1 pillar for the site

Relevant Information:

• The IL6S strategy is the most important transformational initiative in the organization to drive world class performance on SQCDSM through the deployment of a high-performance organization.
• The expectation is to grow the business by transforming the work culture with 100% of employee's engagement while meeting 100% compliance of operational targets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial), Operations Management or related field
• Fluent in English
• Minimum of four years experience in Operational Excellence deploying lean, six sigma , HPO, and/or TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) strategies.
• Desirable certifications - L6S Black Belt, TPM instructor
• Previous leadership experience highly preferred

Salary and Benefits:The expected base salary range for this position is $112,900 to $141,150 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 14% with the possibility for overachievement 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. This posting is for a current vacancy.No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit Summary

With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto. Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In addition, we foster a flexible work environment and place great importance on the notions of trust and empathy to promote a true sense of belonging.

Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging.

Job TypeRegularProcess excellenceBusiness Capability