Operation Supervisor (2nd shift )

Mondelez International · Naperville · $77,600–$106,700 (stated in the posting)

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Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

What You’ll Lead (aka Your Playground)

Own the Full SQCDSP Scoreboard

You are the steward of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and People performance for your production area. Every shift is your mini business, and you run it like a pro.

Deliver top-tier performance using the Plan–Do–Check–Adjust cycle

Sustain and elevate business results using Lean / IL6S / TPM model (autonomous + progressive maintenance)

Understand loss, attack loss, eliminate loss—repeat.

Safety Leadership (Non-Negotiable)

Champion safety processes, including LOTO, safety maps, BOS, and root cause analysis (RCA)

Ensure zero-harm manufacturing through proactive hazard elimination

Coach teams daily on safe behaviors; close corrective actions fast

Quality & Food Safety

Protect the brand through precision: food safety checks, CCP verification, sanitation discipline, and product integrity

Lead rapid response and RCA on deviations

Help maintain our “100% right, 100% of the time” mindset

Operations Excellence

Maintain equipment at basic conditions and execute AM/PM strategies (breakdown, planned & progressive maintenance)

Lead line startup, shutdown, and changeovers with speed and discipline

Drive throughput, minimize downtime, reduce waste, and lift OEE

Make data visible—hour-by-hour boards, digital trackers, deviation logs

People & Culture Leadership

Lead a diverse team across multiple lines; set expectations, give timely feedback, coach on the floor, and inspire accountability

Handle tough interpersonal situations tactfully and confidently

Influence effectively in a union environment (if applicable)

Build a bench of future leaders—cross-training, upskilling, succession planning

High performers want to grow. You’ll create an environment where growth is built into the culture.

CI, TPM & Breakdown Elimination

Use Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and Breakdown Elimination tools to drive permanent solutions

Lead Kaizens that actually stick—sustain improvements through SOPs, centerlining, and OnePoint Lessons

Own stops reduction and loss analysis during your shift

What You Bring

High performers who excel here often have:

Required

2+ years of Supervisory/leadership manufacturing experience (food CPG strongly preferred)
Strong technical aptitude + shopfloor confidence

Proven ability to prioritize and make fast, smart decisions

Tech-savvy: Microsoft Office, digital production systems

Fierce attention to detail and strong written & verbal communication

Preferred / “Standout Factor”

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Ops, Food Science, Business)

IL6S/TPM experience; Green Belt / Lean Six Sigma certified

Experience leading in a unionized environment

Brilliant problem solver with a calm under pressure mindset

Background in breakdown elimination & 5S systems

What Makes This Job Attractive to High Performers

You Get to:

Finally, run the shift the way you’ve always known it should be run

Lead high-speed, high-visibility operations that shape the business daily

Make decisions with real autonomy

Strengthen a team that wins together

Drive transformation—not just maintain the status quo

This is a role where builders, fixers, coaches, and strategic operators shine.

Schedule & Work Environment

Monday–Friday, 2nd Shift (3 PM to 11 PM)

Occasional flexibility to support other shifts and weekends

Lively production floor environment requiring PPE, mobility, and hands-on leadership



Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $77,600 to $106,700; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. 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 the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce 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 Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. 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.

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