Sr Process Engineer

Mondelez International - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

10,001+ employees

Food Manufacturing

About the position

As a Senior Process Engineer at Mondelēz International, you will play a pivotal leadership role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our manufacturing lines. Your primary responsibility will be to analyze and address the loss of intelligence on the production line, driving improvements that align with our business objectives. You will collaborate closely with various functions, including operations, maintenance, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), and Quality, to implement necessary process, product, and technology changes. This role is essential in ensuring that we meet our Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and Morale (SQCDSM) targets, which are critical for maintaining process stability and operational excellence. In this position, you will partner with line leaders to facilitate the achievement of SQCDSM targets. You will actively participate in Daily Management Systems (DMS) meetings at both the shift and line levels, providing valuable insights into loss intelligence for your assigned line. Your expertise will help clarify the main losses by machine, identify failure modes, and determine immediate causes. You will be expected to master the operating units of the line, including baking technology and product/packaging quality requirements, and drive teams to implement improvement projects through the utilization of kaizen methodologies. You will also take ownership of the technology and process settings for the equipment, ensuring that you possess deep technical mastery of both the process and the equipment involved. This includes managing the Progressive Maintenance systems and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for your line, as well as overseeing the Repairs & Maintenance budget. Additionally, you will assist in Value Stream Updates (VSU) for new initiatives and support the VSU team in benchmarking and reapplication efforts. As a subject matter expert in one of the component categories, you will also serve as a trainer for PM-related subjects within the plant, contributing to the overall development of your team and the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with line leaders to achieve SQCDSM targets for manufacturing lines.
• Participate in Daily Management Systems meetings at the shift and line level.
• Provide loss intelligence and clarity on main losses by machine and failure modes.
• Master the operating units of the line, including baking technology and product/packaging quality requirements.
• Drive teams to implement improvement projects using kaizen methodologies.
• Own the technology and process settings for equipment and processes.
• Manage Progressive Maintenance systems and Key Performance Indicators for the line.
• Oversee the Repairs & Maintenance budget for the line.
• Assist in Value Stream Updates for new initiatives and enable the VSU team.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trainer for PM-related subjects.

Requirements

• Engineering degree or related field.
• IL6S green belt certification.
• Advanced knowledge of Autonomous Maintenance and Progressive Maintenance systems.
• Experience in executing Breakdown and Planned Maintenance standards.
• Capability to lead and coach team members on performance management and career development.
• Proficient in Excel and Power BI.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in manufacturing environments with a focus on process improvement.
• Knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) tools and methodologies.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Dental insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Flexible work schedule options.