Continuous Improvement Lead Jobs

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

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

• The CS&L CI Lead will also be the lead of our War on Waste initiative, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing strategies to reduce waste, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to our environmental goals.
• Seeking a dynamic CS&L CI to spearhead our efforts in minimizing waste and optimizing our supply chain and logistics processes.
• 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:

• Identify process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for enhancement.
• Develop and execute a robust continuous improvement strategy for the CS&L function: to improve Transportation and Warehousing efficiency
• Lead data-driven initiatives to measure, track, and report performance improvements.
• Develop and deliver training programs to empower teams in process optimization.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
• Drive the adoption of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and implement best practices.

War on Waste

Develop and execute a comprehensive War on Waste strategy across the E2E CS&L Finished Goods, Raw and Pack and Semi Finished Goods.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for waste reduction and process optimization.
• Implement data-driven approaches to measure, track, and report waste reduction progress.
• Engage with external partners, suppliers, and industry networks to stay updated on waste reduction trends.
• Identify sustainable packaging alternatives and drive their adoption.
• Lead training and awareness programs to educate teams on waste reduction best practices.
• Analyze financial and environmental impact of waste reduction initiatives.

What You Will Bring

• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
• Able to analyze data and derive insights into action with a focus on delivering to timelines and KPIs
• Experience in change management processes
• Great MS Excel skills and experience building reports / visuals in MS PowerBi
• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
• Experience in CS&L function, ideally with knowledge of customer supply chain management
• Results oriented and prepared to deal with ambiguity
• Able to influence, negotiate and apply commercial acumen
• SAP, information systems, process design, standard operating procedures
• Experience leading and developing a team
• Great interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills
• Cross-functional experience (sales, CS&L controlling, demand planning, and logistics and warehousing knowledge)

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Job specific requirements:

• Proven experience in order management, customer service, or a similar role in the CPG industry.
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, logistics, and inventory management.
• In-depth knowledge of the end-to-end Order-to-Cash process, including order entry, fulfillment, invoicing, and payment processing.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
• Proficiency in using order management systems and software applications.

Travel requirements:

Within the GTA

Work schedule:

Hybrid

No Relocation support available

Business 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 Type

Regular

Process excellence

Business Capability