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.

Are you ready to make it happen at Mondelēz International working in NA Candy? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. As a key member of our cross functional team, you will play a pivotal role in the Research and Development activities, driving new process and product development and maintaining portfolios while aiming to deliver unparalleled consumer experiences. Do you want to define what’s next for Candy?

How you will contribute

Working independently, you will lead technical work across multiple projects aligned with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing requirements, effectively communicating status and risks. You will also lead activities designed to generate appropriate process & product information using modelling and simulation, and pilot plant scale up and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements. You will be involved with/lead process & product design and specifications, process scale-up and commissioning and will ensure the effective use of resources, including the use of external agencies.

This position requires you to manage stakeholders and to influence decisions based on data analysis and interpretation of results; create and maintain accurate consumer centric process specifications; leverage connections to internal and external technical communities and create intellectual property that gives Mondelēz International a competitive advantage.

The Candidate will be responsible for leading or supporting designing, planning and execution of experiments for scale-up trials, with some Pilot Plant support as appropriate. They must also develop and manage project plans and timelines, ensuring that projects are delivered on time. Candidates should possess strong technical and project management skills, and effective communication skills.

The Candidate must be able to assess testing plans, gather and analyze data, and make recommendations based on findings. While the candidate will be a member of a team, they will need to be able to lead their assigned projects and collaborate with cross functional team members. 

The Candidate must possess some experience in ingredient functionality, formulation, and commercialization. The individual must be able to write detailed process specifications and project reports, and able to support Quality and Manufacturing needs as it relates to their projects. 

What you will bring

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

Process & Product development and/or process- & product deployment ideally in a fast-moving consumer goods environmentLeading project teams and influencing cross-functional teams.Planning and delivering on multiple priorities.Identifying complex technical or business problems and creating and implementing solutionsUnderstanding equipment design and manufacturing processes to support process specifications.Using technical data to influence stakeholders.Drive excellence in Project Management. Plan and execute work plans, including development of risk assessments and contingency plans. Analyze results of experiments and translate them into actionable recommendations independently. Efficiently utilize necessary resources to achieve timely delivery of project objectives.  

More about this role

Education / Certifications:

BS or MS in chemical engineering, food engineering, food science or similar discipline

Job specific requirements:

BS or MS in chemical engineering, food engineering, food science or similar disciplineMinimum of 4-6 years of process development or manufacturing experience is required, preferably in the food industry.  Strong technical foundation and technical curiosity. Ability to develop, plan for, and carry out plant trials. Able to develop and drive technical projects with proper scientific rigor: conduct appropriate testing, gather, and analyze data, and develop recommendations based on findings. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and manage complexity- from bench top to commercialization. Participate in cross functional teams to identify and resolve technical issues. Write process specifications that deliver consistent, high-quality products across numerous manufacturing facilities. Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization. 

Travel requirements:

Travel up to 30% to locations in US, Canada, Mexico and Turkey

Work schedule:

Role is based out of East Hanover, New Jersey office

The base salary range for this position is $83,800 to $115,225; 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 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/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.

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Job Type

Regular

Process Development & Engineering

Science & Engineering