Manufacturing Operations Manager

T-pro; Leinster; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager for its Coolock site in Leinster, Ireland. The successful candidate will oversee production operations, manage teams, and implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Candidates should have a strong leadership background in a unionized environment, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This position focuses on achieving manufacturing efficiency and fostering a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Strong operational and manufacturing leadership experience in a traditional unionised environment in the CPG industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving, and team building.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production operations in one section of the Coolock Manufacturing Plant.
• Manage a team of Production shift line managers ensuring efficiency in manufacturing processes.
• Implement IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 Sigma phase journey in the manufacturing area.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Operational excellence

Lean Six Sigma

Team management

Education

Engineering or Food Science background

Job description

Overview

Mondelēz International is seeking to lead the future of snacking. Our highly automated plants manufacture Cadbury favourite brands such as Flake, Twirl and Boost and 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. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world.

The Coolock manufacturing site has a strong Cadbury heritage and manufactures unrivalled products in the confectionery market.

Responsibilities

As the Manufacturing Operations Manager you will report to the Senior Manufacturing Site Manager and will lead the production operations in one section of the Coolock Manufacturing Plant (e.g., Twirl, Flake, or Dairy Milk production areas), delivering key performance targets in safety, quality, cost, productivity, delivery, sustainability and 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 you are responsible for ensuring our manufacturing strategy is implemented. To succeed in establishing a highly performing organisation, you will demonstrate excellent people management skills, leadership qualities, and effective management of employee relations in your area of the factory.

• Manage a team of production shift line managers and manage all processes, general efficiency and outputs from your manufacturing area. You will direct and work closely with engineering teams to achieve manufacturing goals.
• Manage change / transformation amongst the operating teams in the implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 Sigma phase journey including AM–Autonomous Maintenance & PM–Progressive Maintenance.
• Role model values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring and development of the team, all in a unionised environment.
• Support the manufacturing annual operational plans and targets to meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, Engagement goals; coach Line Leaders, cascade and communicate the plans and targets to employees to ensure alignment and understanding around priorities, focus and KPI’s.
• Ensure healthy, open and collaborative relationships by working in partnership with Trade Union representatives in the unit, leading the development of good working relationships between management and the unions at local level.
• Lead and be accountable for establishing a strong governance to review and control operational performance and Continuous Improvement plans, embedding a zero-loss mindset to constantly improve and deliver against best in class both internally and externally.
• Lead and be accountable for Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the Manufacturing team — identify and implement critical levers to attract, retain and develop critical talent and build capability at all levels, technical and behavioural, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future.

Qualifications

• Strong operational and manufacturing leadership experience in a traditional unionised environment in the CPG industry (ideally in food manufacturing) with experience in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), 5S, LEAN, and Six Sigma tools.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment. Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team building.
• Ideally an Engineering or Food Science background with a strong financial and business acumen, project management skills and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.

This role is a day-based position.

EEO Compliance

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.