Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

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

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:

Provide training on CI tools and techniques to help drive teams through CI cycles. You will also coach employees to help them achieve their targetsIdentify process improvement needs with department leads, facilitate sessions and support execution of newly established improvementsOnce improvements are done, validate outcome benefits and support creation of new standards and qualification of members into new working processesBenchmark externally, ensuring where relevant that best practice and new tools are deployed in collaboration with internal partners

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

Experience implementing CI processes (e.g. TPM for manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma in the consumer goods industry)Strong facilitation and communication skillsExperience in change management processesLogical thinking and capacity to influenceResults oriented and prepared to deal with ambiguityExperience such as: continuous improvement manager, team leader roles, area manager

More about this role

What extra ingredients you will bring:

Strong coaching and facilitation skills — able to train and mentor site CI teams and line managers.Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, from shop floor operators to senior leadership.Excellent communication and change management capabilities.Cultural awareness and sensitivity to operate across diverse teams within South Africa and potentially across Sub-Saharan Africa.Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills, especially when driving cross-functional improvements.Willingness to travel regularly to different sites within South Africa and possibly the region.Proactive mindset with a continuous learning attitude.

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field (Master’s degree is a plus).Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt minimum; Black Belt or Master Black Belt is strongly preferred.Additional certifications in Operational Excellence, TPM, or IL6S (Integrated Lean Six Sigma) are highly valued.7–10 years’ experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or operations — preferably in FMCG, Food & Beverage, or similar multinational industries.Minimum 3–5 years in a continuous improvement or lean management role, ideally at a regional or multi-site level.Proven experience implementing and sustaining IL6S, TPM, or Lean programs across multiple plants or BU.

Travel requirements:

Willingness to travel regularly to different sites within South Africa and possibly the BU.

Work schedule:

Standard Business Hours

Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International’s Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets.  The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne.  The Business Unit’s Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.  

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.

Job Type

Regular

Process excellence

Business Capability