Continuous Improvement Manager

OverviewAre 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 terms 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.
What you will contributeYou will:Own the P&L for warehouse operationsManage all activities related to handling and warehousing of finished goods, semi-finished goods and/or raw and packing materials for our distribution 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 product write-offs and maximizes capacity usage meeting the overall business objectivesManage services to provide savings to overall costs, deliver superior service to internal and external customers, and ensure safe and legal operationSupport network design activities and projects that improve overall strategic positionMonitor third-party logistics service levels, research causal factors and implement corrective actions to maximize efficiency and maintain strong partnerships with providers
What 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 logistics, 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 geography
More 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 RequirementsPrior experience in warehouse and logistics operationsStrong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, WCM, etc.)Analytical skills and project experienceExperience in team managementAdvanced English (conversational)
LocationSão Paulo/SP, Vitória de Santo Antão/PE or Curitiba/PR
We 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 a hybrid model, allowing remote work on certain days of the week.
No Relocation support available
Business 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 Brazilian favorites 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 products in more than 700,000 points of sale and in more than 92% of Brazilian homes.
Our factories are located in Vitória de Santo Antão, in Pernambuco, and Curitiba, in 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 Type Regular Warehousing & Logistics Operations Management Customer Service & Logistics
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