Manufacturing & Supply Chain Digitization Lead at Mondelez International

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Project management including knowledge of Agile
• Technical expertise and a passion for innovation
• Technical and business acumen to evaluate opportunities with internal and external partners
• Understanding a variety of disruptive technology products and services
• Machine learning/artificial intelligence programming languages
• The start-up landscape
• Familiarity with the fast-moving consumer goods or related sector
• Driving for results and Analytical skills

More about this role

You will be responsible for the following:

• Digital Transformation Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive digital transformation strategy for the factory site's supply chain. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify key pain points, opportunities, and potential digital solutions to streamline processes and enhance productivity.
• Process Optimization: Analyze existing supply chain processes and identify areas for improvement. Implement digital technologies such as IoT, AI, automation, and data analytics to optimize production, inventory management, and logistics operations.
• Smart Manufacturing Implementation: Lead the implementation of smart manufacturing technologies and Industry 4.0 concepts within the factory site. (Implementing integrated digital factory. Converting paper (manual work) into digital processes and applications. Moving from analog to 4.0 Industry, ensuring efficiency with technology
• Ensure seamless integration of digital tools and systems to create a connected and data-driven production environment.
• Digital Maturity Assessments: Lead Digital Maturity Assessments on site as part of the BU agenda to get a snapshot of the current mapping of digital maturity in conjunction with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Drive Digital Culture: Champion the use of data and digital within the plant and drive adoption of tools like Solvace, Shoplogix, IQS (standard tools) and drive completion of Digital related trainings.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various stakeholders, including production managers, logistics teams, and IT experts, to ensure smooth adoption and integration of digital solutions. Facilitate knowledge sharing and provide necessary training to enhance digital literacy within the factory site.
• Internal and External Benchmarking: Monitor the performance of implemented digital solutions and continuously seek opportunities for refinement and enhancement. Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
• Drive Regional and Global Agenda: Interface with the BU MSC Digital lead and regional/global teams and drive the agenda and priorities of the plant.

Education / Certifications and Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, and or a related field. Post-graduate qualification would be advantageous
• Proven experience in leading digital transformation initiatives within a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Strong understanding of smart manufacturing technologies, Industry 4.0 concepts, and digital supply chain solutions
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to positively influence decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to introduce cost-effective innovation in program delivery.
• Proven ability in building capability amongst teams (internal & external partners).
• Data driven, strong collaborator and storyteller.

More About this role:

• This role lies at Intersection of Engineering, Digital, Supply Chain and Sub-Saharan Africa's Leadership Team
• Core to Mondelez's Vision 2030 Agenda
• The successful candidate must be able to leverage digital to drive growth and productivity.