Continuous Improvement Manager

Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking.
Make It Possible.You will support warehouse operations in term of service, cost, health and safety, quality, food defense, sustainability, legal requirements and policies compliance.
You will provide team leadership and direction for the warehouse organization.
In this role, you will implement warehouse strategy and effectively execute operations to ensure optimum logistics solutions while supporting various routes-to-market, and balancing service and cost.
You will also work collaboratively with key internal and external (third-party logistics vendors) business partners to ensure effective management, timely solutions and execution.
How you will contributeYou will: Own the P&L for warehouse operationsManage all activities related to handling and warehousing of finished goods, semi FG and/or raw and pack materials for our distributions center/s and/or implant warehouse/s in a particular site/geographyCreate a winning team by developing, coaching, delegating and leading warehouse personnel in the area of responsibility who can drive the business agenda and enable them to have the opportunity to grow in the organizationMaintain proper storage and rotation of stock in the warehouse using technology such as a warehouse management system and ensure the warehousing operation minimizes products write-offs and maximizes capacity usage meeting the overall business objectivesManage services to provide a savings to our overall costs, superior service to internal and external customers and ensure safe and legal operationSupport network design activities and projects that improve our overall strategic positionMonitor third-party logistics service levels, research causal factors and implement corrective actions to maximize efficiency and maintain strong partnerships with providersWhat you will bringA desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:Experience managing warehousing operations ideally in FMCG/CPGDeep understanding of logistic, supply chain, transportation and distribution center operationsExperience in team leadership and people management including union representationCommercial awareness and budget managementAble to negotiate, influence and manage effective relationships with third-party partnersKnowledge of warehouse management systems and able to analyze and synthesize dataKnowledge of relevant legislation and requirements for the geographyMore about this roleIn this position, you will be responsible for leading strategic projects in our warehouse, ensuring accuracy, innovation, operational efficiency, and performance excellence.Main Requirements:• Prior experience in warehouse and logistics operations;• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, WCM, etc.)• Analytical skills and project experience;• Experience in team management• Advanced English (conversational)Location: São Paulo/SP, Vitoria de Santo Antão/PE or Curitiba/PRWe are aware of our role as transformation agents to generate positive change, so diversity, equity and inclusion are one of our priorities.
We believe in breaking down stereotypes and barriers to ensure the representation of society within our company.
And for that, we have a Diversity Committee that operates on four fronts, People with disabilities (PCD), Ethnic-Racial, Women and LGBTQIAP+, in addition to being part of MOVER – Movimento pela Equidade Racial.Mondelez International is attentive to the future of work and values the well-being of our people, seeking to provide the best experiences.
Therefore, some of our administrative vacancies are eligible for the hybrid model, allowing remote work on certain days of the week.No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit SummaryMondelez Brasil is Mondelez International's fourth largest operation in the world, with approximately 7,500 employees proudly producing, selling and distributing some of the most beloved brands of chewing gum, candies, powdered beverages, cream cheeses, chocolates, cookies and desserts in Brazil.
We make the Brazilians' favorite products such as Bis, Lacta, Oreo, Club Social, Sonho de Valsa, Trakinas, Trident, Halls, Royal, Tang and many others.
We are truly part of the lives of Brazilians: You can find our mouth-watering products in more than 700,000 points of sale and we are present in more than 92% of Brazilian homes.
Our factories are located in Vitória de Santo Antão, in the state of Pernambuco, and Curitiba, in the state of Paraná.
We are also home to one of the company's 11 technology centers around the world, responsible for research and development, so we can continue to create new and innovative products, offering the right snack for the right time, done in the right way.Mondelez 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.Job TypeRegularWarehousing & Logistics Operations ManagementCustomer Service & Logistics