Business Development Engineering Manager

Job DescriptionAre You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.You will support the I2M and IIM (Innovation 2 Market/Innovation and Initiative Management) process for the Portland Bakery and ensure effective planning and execution of change as it relates to new and existing products, packaging and processes for a plant or cluster.  At the plant level you will work on change management and innovation management capabilities related to new product commercialization.How you will contributeYou will:Support Project Development / Execution: Support I2M/IIM (Innovation 2 Market; Initiative Management) within the site; Provide site AR write ups & prepare critical site inputs to the Regional BD, specifically for IIM Design Reviews (DR2 – DR6); Leads Project Verification (DR7); Design Reviews (DR4) onward lead Plant activities: Master data, Art Work, Raw/Pack Material availability, Track timings – and report to project team. Act as the source of internal and external information (contact for Commercial stakeholders and is the key interface between Category and Engineering / Manufacturing / R&D). Lead site post project evaluation and communication, planning and execution of promotional activities within the I2M processSupport Site Strategic Plan  / Annual Contract creation: Support the site director in developing the site strategy and plant road map. Be the key partner for Product Supply team on sourcing/capacity expansion – ensure full integration of Innovation/Renovation plans in 421 into site supply plans. Partner effectively with Engineering to build the site CAPEX budget. Ensure planning of the capital budget bottom up, including prioritization (i.e. integration with the full site agenda, specifically alignment of the annual timetable)Drive Ongoing business and Simplification: Integrate overall site change management agenda to ensure delivery of projects while maintaining service levels. Manage ongoing reprioritization, De-complexity agenda and support the delivery of the site productivity and improvement agenda. Ensure execution of regional /global menu cards and ensure that manufacturing hurdle rates are met. Support Product supply for assessment of manufacturing solutions for current supply and demand gaps in the siteLead, coach and build Capability of the Business development change coordinator(s) within the plant and other Key stakeholders.What you will bringA desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:Strong operational & manufacturing experience in CPG industry with experience in engineering, TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standardGood understanding of end-to-end processes in the manufacturing and business environment; working knowledge of commercialization process (I2M);  project leadership / management skills and technical and financial aspects of the businessStrategic thinking, while having ability to excel in leading tactical programsHighly action oriented, drive for results, innovative, challenging actual set-ups, entrepreneurial abilityExcellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environmentDemonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team buildingPossess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organizationMore about this roleWhat extra ingredients you will bring:Minimum of 10 years of experience in Project Management & Operations ProductivityExperience within both Engineering and Manufacturing Operations Proficient knowledge in confectionery and snacks technology and suppliers of respective equipmentExperience in designing equipment to meet AM and PM standardsEducation / Certifications:Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in engineering or a related fieldJob specific requirements:Ability to balance leading edge technology solutions with capital availability, and need for high savings Ability to identify engineering solutions that consider our global network and category positionAbility to integrate Integrated Lean 6 Sigma (IL6S) phase requirements into projectsAbility to manage ambiguity and interpret large amounts of information and draw conclusions that support the project scopeAbility to think outside of the box and understand the broad category needsWithin this role the individual will be working across a matrix organization, and will be expected to work with project teams across countries and a global community. The role will therefore have significant complexity & cultural diversity to manage.Lead Commercialization efforts for large complex projects, platform innovation programs while supporting any capital related initiatives.  Ensure effective team engagement which may include establishing and managing team meetings.  Review project timelines and cost regularly with the project team, facilitate creation of mitigation/contingency plans and manage communication.Ensure appropriate capacity for new business initiatives and growth plans across product life cycle. Develop and recommend alternatives as needed.Provide updates to leadership, project sponsors and stakeholders as needed on key initiatives, including progress against deliverables, cost management, next steps and needs from sponsors to alleviate hurdles.  Escalate concerns and issues, report project fact base, define options/trade-offs, and provide team recommendation that can be used in such forums as Supply Review, ESR, PMR or MOR.Lead internal feasibility assessment during IC stage gate and business case to support business team’s commercialization plans; define network capability (capacity/technology) and capital associated with developing such capability.  Identify impact across the supply chain with regard to cost of goods sold e.g. route to market, capacity utilization, manufacturing efficiency, quality, safety.Manage and deliver assigned financial targets, to include the delivery of capital projects, trial activity and start-up expenses while leading resource & funding prioritization. Drive development of COGS, ensure alignment between category team and operations.  Engage and support productivity agenda to deliver cost reduction targets.Lead Site Productivity agenda to develop internal targets of COGS.Travel requirements:Less than 20%“The base salary range for this position is $137,300 - $188,825; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.In addition, Mondelez International offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.”Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer PolicyBusiness Unit SummaryThe United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and  Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country. Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.Job TypeRegularManufacturing supportManufacturingSummaryLocation: Portland, Oregon, United StatesType: Full time