Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mondelēz International is a leading company in the snacking industry, and they are seeking a Manager for Warehouse Operational Excellence. The role involves managing the flow of pallets, developing productivity systems, and leading process improvements to optimize operations and enhance customer service.
Responsibilities
- Manage the flow of all pallets into and out of the network, including budget management and process optimization
- Develop process and governance for cart tracking and management
- Develop productivity systems to monitor the effectiveness of projects, measuring current productivity and efficiency
- Analyze current methods and procedures, recommending and leading implementation of improved operating procedures
- Lead, communicate, train, and hold accountable internal customers, external customers, and vendors to support the highest customer service while maintaining sound business practices and cost management
- Review and recommend equipment provisions, preparing cost justifications as required
- Design and prepare statistical reports for measuring projects, processes, productivity, and efficiency
- Conduct special projects as requested
- Standardize operation SOPs, workflows, and productivity across multiple projects, creating scorecards, SOPs, and centralized documentation storage to enable easy access and future capability development; update documents as new methods are discovered
- Lead change management when implementing new concepts to internal operations, 3PL, or plant partners
- Develop training tools for all new ways of conducting business
- Formalize and use a standard project template for effective internal and external communication
- Partner with the internal Warehouse capabilities team to provide consistent data, usage, and performance at all RDC sites
- Act as a distribution operations resource or liaison across functions, providing new ideas, policies, or procedures to improve quality, cost, and service
- Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of the Mondelēz Warehouse Playbook, planning all aspects of operations to achieve the highest level of service at the lowest cost
- Serve as lead point of contact for Logistics program implementations, managing quality and timing of rollouts and providing necessary process and system training
- Manage operational processes including change management pertaining to new technology, training related to Warehouse Playbook updates, and enabling future capability development
- Evaluate and measure actual cost results to plan, recommending changes as needed to accomplish goals and objectives
- Continually evaluate operational processes and programs, identifying opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and better support of process users, and facilitating continuous improvement projects
- Establish accountabilities and processes to ensure required levels of productivity and organizational objectives
Skills
- Solid background in supply chain operations with 6+ years of professional experience, including P&L responsibility for budgets exceeding $20M
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification required
- Extensive experience in data gathering, analysis, and design/preparation of statistical reports
- Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, communication, leadership, and strategic skills
- Project management experience with proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to negotiate and influence at all levels, including senior management and external partners
- Drive for results with a proactive, dynamic approach, identifying areas where business change is required
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or equivalent experience required
- Manager level position
- P&L responsibility for budgets exceeding $20M
- 6+ years supply chain operations professional experience
- Must be able to pass any federal/state/local government, airport, or company-required background checks, clearances, and/or drug and alcohol tests
- Master Black Belt a plus
- Third-party logistics relationship engagement history a plus
- Experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG/CPG) is a plus
Benefits
- Participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results
- Health insurance
- Wellness and family support programs
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- Paid leave programs
- Education related programs
- Paid holidays and vacation time
- Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements.
- Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
- Within Country Relocation support available
- For candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy
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