Automation Engineering Lead (m/f/x)
Mondelez International · Opava
Job Description
Lead the team. Shape the future of engineering. Make an impact in one of Europe’s largest manufacturing sites.
Are you an experienced engineering professional who enjoys leading people as much as solving technical challenges?
We are looking for an Automation Engineering Lead to join our team in Opava – home to Mondelēz’s largest biscuit factory in Europe, with 16 production lines and more than 1,200 employees.
You will lead a team of engineering professionals and help them grow their capabilities across automation, digitalization and standard engineering. At the same time, you will lead projects that bring new technologies and smarter ways of working to our manufacturing environment.
What will you be responsible for?
Your responsibility will be to combine all the key aspects:
people care/leadership - Establish Automation/Digitalization Engineering Group, CZ Cluster. Foster strong capabilities, collaboration and standardize best practices. Develop a pool of Talent for Regional Engineering as a career path growth,
benchmarking, project management, and procedural compliance, support plant to achieve 5% Year-over-Year Productivities by enhancing efficiency through benchmarking, automation and digitalization standard engineering fields. Ensure readiness for future challenges and promote sustainable growth.
Benchmarking, Advanced technology & Innovations
Technology catalogue & Automation roadmap
Productivity & Growth Projects
Project CAPEX
IIM/I2M
How does this job look like?
People Leadership – your key focus
Your team will be your biggest responsibility – and your biggest opportunity to
make an impact.
Engineering & Project Leadership
You will lead cross-functional engineering projects from idea to implementation, with a strong focus on automation, digitalization and productivity improvement.
Financial & Investment Management
You will also have ownership of the financial side of engineering projects.
Standards, Safety & Compliance
High standards matter to us – both technically and operationally.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced people leader with a strong engineering background.
You should have:
proven experience leading and developing a team,
previous experience in automation, digitalization and/or standard engineering in a manufacturing environment,
the ability to motivate, coach and challenge people and build high-performing teams,
experience with project management and cross-functional collaboration,
a mindset focused on continuous improvement and challenging the status quo,
the ability to turn innovative ideas into practical solutions in manufacturing,
strong organizational and time-management skills,
excellent communication skills,
fluent English.
Why join us?
You will join a team where engineering has a direct impact on the future of one of the largest biscuit manufacturing operations in Europe.
This is an opportunity to:
lead and develop an engineering team,
work with advanced automation and digitalization,
lead projects with a real impact on manufacturing performance,
collaborate with regional and global Engineering teams,
introduce new technologies and challenge established ways of working,
grow your own leadership and business skills in a complex manufacturing environment.
What do we offer?
a leadership role in Mondelēz’s largest biscuit factory in Europe,
an opportunity to lead and develop a team of experienced engineering professionals,
exposure to international projects and regional/global Engineering teams,
opportunities for professional and leadership development,
company car,
annual bonus,
at least one salary increase per year based on annual performance review,
5 weeks of vacation + 2 sick days,
company products at discounted prices,
subsidized meals,
contribution to supplementary pension insurance of up to 3% of your salary,
fully covered life insurance,
CZK 9,600 per year on a PLUXEE benefits card,
discounted MULTISPORT card,
discounted Vodafone employee tariff for the whole family,
long-service awards,
competitions and various employee activities,
two packages full of our products every year.
Ready to lead the change?
The position is designed as a succession role, with a clear perspective for continued career growth. This means that our shared goal is for you to spend the first years getting established within the Mondelēz Engineering area, familiarizing yourself with our environment and processes, and demonstrating your capabilities in practice. Subsequently — within a 3+ year horizon — we envision your progression into a role with expanded responsibilities, including leadership across other BEST departments.
Join us in Opava and help shape the future of engineering at Mondelēz.
We believe diversity is the foundation of great results – just like with our biscuits. That is why we create an open working environment where everyone can be themselves, and we welcome everyone who wants to join us.


Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
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.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!