Job DescriptionAre You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.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 contributeYou will:Support Project Development / Execution: Support I2M/IIM (Innovation 2 Market; Initiative Management) within the site; Provide site AR write ups & prepare critical site inputs to the Regional BD, specifically for IIM Design Reviews (DR2 – DR6); Leads 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. Act as the source of internal and external information (contact for Commercial stakeholders and is 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 processSupport 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 in 421 into site supply plans. Partner effectively 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 ensure that manufacturing hurdle rates are met. Support Product supply for assessment of manufacturing solutions for current supply and demand gaps in the siteLead, coach and build Capability of the Business development change coordinator(s) within the plant and other Key stakeholders.What you will bringA desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:Strong operational & manufacturing experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standardGood 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 businessStrategic thinking, while having ability to excel in leading tactical programsHighly action oriented, drive for results, innovative, challenging actual set-ups, entrepreneurial abilityExcellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environmentDemonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team buildingPossess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organizationMore about this roleLead all plant operations including chocolate production, moulding, enrobing, packaging, maintenance, warehousing, and logisticsDrive manufacturing excellence programs aligned with Mondelēz's Integrated Lean Six Sigma (IL6S) methodologyOversee capacity planning, production scheduling, and new product/line introductionsChampion the plant's digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 transformation agendaLead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of 300+ employees across multiple shiftsBuild a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvementDrive talent development, succession planning, and capability building programsFoster employee engagement and maintain positive labor relationsDevelop and coach department managers and shift leadersSafety, Quality & ComplianceChampion a zero-incident safety culture and ensure full compliance with Mondelēz EHS standards and Egyptian regulatory requirementsEnsure adherence to food safety standards (FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP) and Mondelēz quality systemsMaintain compliance with Egyptian Food Safety Authority (NFSA) regulations and export market requirementsLead audit readiness for internal and external audits (customer, regulatory, and certification bodies)Financial PerformanceFull P&L accountability for the chocolate plantDevelop and manage the annual plant budget, driving cost optimization and productivity savingsLead cost reduction initiatives including waste reduction, energy efficiency, and yield improvementManage capital expenditure projects and deliver ROI on investmentsSupply Chain & Customer ServiceCollaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Commercial teams to align production with demand forecastsManage relationships with local and international suppliersSupport export operations and ensure compliance with destination market requirementsContinuous Improvement & InnovationDrive IL6S (Integrated Lean Six Sigma) maturity across the plantIdentify and implement automation and technology upgradesBenchmark against Mondelēz global best practices and drive knowledge sharing across the networkSupport new product development and commercialization from a manufacturing perspectiveWhat you need to know about this position:Strong strategic thinking and business acumenExceptional people leadership and team development skillsResults-driven with a passion for operational excellenceExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills (Arabic & English fluency required)Ability to drive change and manage complex transformationsResilience and adaptability in a dynamic market environmentWhat extra ingredients you will bring:Deep knowledge of chocolate manufacturing processes (tempering, moulding, enrobing, conching)Expertise in food safety systems (FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP)Proficiency in SAP (MM, PP, PM modules)Strong understanding of IL6S, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred), and TPMEducation / Certifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Food Engineering, or related field) — RequiredMBA or Master's degree in Engineering/Operations Management — PreferredJob specific requirements:12-15 years of progressive experience in FMCG/food manufacturing operationsMinimum 5 years in a senior plant leadership role managing large teamsProven track record of managing a full plant P&L in a multinational environmentExperience in chocolate/confectionery manufacturing — Strongly PreferredExperience managing multi-shift, high-speed production linesTrack record of successful IL6S/Lean/TPM implementationTravel requirements:Work schedule:No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit SummaryMondelēz International in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan serves the Middle East and Africa markets as well as Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, we have more than 2600 employees working across seven plants and six commercial offices; we make, bake, sell and deliver our products to customers. We are market leaders in key snacking categories with iconic global and local brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, Milka, Oreo and belVita biscuits, Barni Cakes,Tang powdered beverage, Chiclets and Trident gum and Halls candy. 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.Job TypeRegularManufacturing supportManufacturing