Manufacturing Operations Manager – Coolock
Manufacturing Operations Manager in Coolock
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Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Our highly automated plants manufacture Cadbury favourite brands such as Flake, Twirl and Boost which are supplied to customers in Europe. As part of Mondelez Europe, we are proud, not only of the iconic brands we make, but also of the people who make them.
The Coolock manufacturing site has a strong Cadbury Heritage and manufactures unrivalled products in the confectionery market.
You will report to the Senior Manufacturing Site manager and lead the production operations in one section of the Coolock Manufacturing Plant (e.g. Twirl / Flake / Dairy Milk production areas), delivering key performance targets in safety, quality, cost, productivity, delivery, sustainability, morale (SQCDSM).
You will manage a team of Production shift line managers, with operators and technicians reporting indirectly in a unionised environment. You will work with operations teams, engineering teams, continuous improvement teams, Lean Six Sigma team, Planning hub, Human Resources etc. to ensure you effectively manage the production area and implement our manufacturing strategy.
How you will contribute
Manage a team of production shift line managers and oversee all processes, general efficiency and outputs in your manufacturing area.
Work closely with engineering teams to achieve manufacturing goals.
Manage change / transformation among the Operating teams in the implementation of Integrated Lean 6 sigma phase journey, including Autonomous Maintenance & Progressive Maintenance.
Role model values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring and development of the team in a unionised environment.
Support the manufacturing annual operational plans and targets to meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, Engagement goals; coach Line Leaders and cascade & communicate the plans to employees.
Ensure healthy, open, and collaborative relationships with Trade Union representatives; lead the development of good working relationships between management and unions.
Lead and establish a strong governance to review & control operational performance and Continuous Improvement plans; embed a zero‑loss mindset.
Drive Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the Manufacturing team – identify and implement levers to attract, retain & develop critical talent at all levels.
What you will bring
Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in a traditional Unionised environment in CPG industry (ideally in food manufacturing) with experience in TPM‑Total Productive Maintenance, 5S, LEAN, 6‑sigma tools.
Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team‑based environment. Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team building.
Ideally an Engineering / Food Science background with strong financial & business acumen, project management skills and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.
This role is a day based position.
Relocation Support Available
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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.
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