Job Description

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

The Labor Coordinator will be part of the Plant Operations Team at the Chicago Bakery and will report to the Labor, Education & Training Manager. The Labor Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that labor schedules are executed according to the weekly production plan including all departments, end to end, in the facility. The labor schedule is developed consistent with the skills and abilities of the people, budgeted labor standards and contractual obligations. The Labor Coordinator acts as a site expert relative to the labor scheduling system including participating in the implementation of Indeavor (labor scheduling system) along with the time management system, Kronos. This position has no direct reports but has responsibility for assigning over 500 core team members their weekly work assignment.

How you will contribute

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Ensure the labor schedules are properly executed to meet the production and non-production requirements of the facility, including canvassing/calling-in for OT coverage

Execute the weekly and weekend labor schedules for core team members in all departments including production, sanitation, warehouse, DC, maintenance and Repack

Ensure the timely execution of all tasks consistent with agreements in the Union Contracts

Lead Labor discussions in weekly production planning meeting

Develop short-term and long-term labor projections and identify key labor needs in the facility

Work closely with Human Resources (HR) and Education & Training (E&T) to identify specific labor needs by classification

Work closely with the Labor, Education & Training Manager to ensure the right skills exist within the facility to execute the production schedule and non-production activities

Act like an owner relative to the impact labor has on the facility as it relates to variance to standard and inefficiency due to gaps in skills

Establish, document and ensure training of ongoing and new procedures

Participate in the implementation and execution of Indeavor (site labor scheduling system) including all aspects to ensure an effective system

Act as a site expert for Kronos and deliver targeted results through proper transaction execution

Communicate effectively both internally and externally and up and down through the organization

Extensive contact with employees and supervision relating to scheduling, vacations, sick leave, and payroll

What you will bring

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

Prior experience in a fast paced unionized manufacturing environment

Experience with labor scheduling systems and methodologies

Prior experience with continuous improvement efforts

More about this role

Education / Certifications:

Completed High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree from a college or university, or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job specific requirements:

Excellent leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills

Strong computer (MS Office) and MS Excel

Communication Skills (Oral and Written)

Ability to work daily and weekday overtime

Experience identifying staffing needs, scheduling, coverages.

Experience working in unionized environment's is a plus.

Work schedule:

Fri -Mon and required OT

Generally, 40-50 hours / week

Flexibility around schedule is required

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.

Job Type

Regular

Manufacturing support

Manufacturing