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Sweet Cookies Process Development Group LeaderMondelez International • East Hanover, NJ, US
Sweet Cookies Process Development Group Leader

Sweet Cookies Process Development Group Leader

Mondelez International • East Hanover, NJ, US
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Sweet Cookies Process Development Group Leader

Are you ready to make it happen at Mondel?z International? Join our mission to lead the future of snacking. Make it with pride.

As the Sweet Cookies Process Development Group Leader, you will be accountable for shaping and executing the process development strategy across the North America Sweet Cookies portfolio. You will lead a team of process engineers and technologists to develop, scale, and optimize manufacturing processes that unlock consumer-delighting innovation, improve efficiency, and strengthen our network capabilities. This role combines technical leadership, strategic influence, and talent development. You will guide your team to solve complex process challenges, lead technology strategy decisions for new and existing platforms, and partner across regions and functions to deliver sustainable growth.

How you will contribute :

Process Strategy and Network Influence :

  • Define and execute the process development strategy for Sweet Cookies in alignment with business and network priorities.
  • Influence network design and investment decisions through deep technical understanding and process capability insights.
  • Develop and recommend technology platforms that enhance flexibility, cost, and quality across the manufacturing network.

Process Development and Technical Problem Solving :

  • Lead and guide teams to solve complex technical challenges in new product development and process improvement.
  • Provide process recommendations that enable innovation, improve manufacturability, and drive cost and waste reduction.
  • Ensure robust process development through rigorous design of experiments, scale-up protocols, and line validation.

    • Capital and Network Projects :

  • Lead the development of new line IDB and IDS (Initial Design Brief / Initial Design Specification) and support capital AR preparation.
  • Partner with engineering and supply chain to execute network expansion or transformation projects, ensuring alignment with R&D technical standards.

    • Technology Advancement and External Linkages :

  • Connect with the Global Platforms to identify and transfer emerging technologies into the region.
  • Drive new technology unlocks from a process perspective to enable new consumer experiences or efficiency breakthroughs.
  • Build external partnerships and leverage supplier capabilities to bring differentiated process solutions into MDLZ.

    • People Leadership and Community Building :

  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of process engineers and technologists.
  • Foster a strong process community across the Sweet category and broader R&D organization to share learnings and best practices.
  • Champion technical mastery, problem-solving capability, and continuous improvement mindset across the team.

    • Operational Excellence and Digital Enablement :

  • Use digital tools and data-driven insights to improve process control, reduce waste, and achieve manufacturing standard performance.
  • Partner closely with Manufacturing and IIM (Integrated Improvement Management) to sustain improvements and build line capability.

    • Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management :

  • Partner with Product, Pack, Regulatory, and Consumer Science peers to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery.
  • Communicate progress, learnings, and recommendations effectively to senior stakeholders, influencing decisions with sound technical and business rationale.

    • What you will bring :

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

  • Technical leadership in process development, including a leading process development team, ideally within fast-moving consumer goods environment
  • Applying your strong technical leadership and expertise to set and deliver the business and functional agenda
  • Effectively influencing category leads (e.g. vice presidents) and cross-functional leaders (e.g. engineering, commercial)
  • Using critical thinking and thought leadership proactively to ensure solutions to complex issues are delivered
  • Working collaboratively in a fast-paced global commercial and technical environment
  • Coaching and mentoring others
  • Ensure that foundational skills / capabilities keep pace with technology advancements
  • Creating a culture of technical curiosity, learning and collaboration

    • More about this role :

    Education / Certifications :

    Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Food Engineering (or a related technical discipline).

    Job specific requirements :

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in process development, scale-up, or manufacturing within the food or consumer goods industry.
  • Proven track record in leading teams and delivering complex process development or capital projects from concept through commercialization.
  • Strong understanding of process fundamentals such as mixing, forming, baking, cooling, and packaging integration for bakery systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence network strategy and partner across Engineering, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
  • Experience with process capability analysis, statistical tools, and digital process technologies.
  • Excellent leadership and coaching skills with a passion for developing technical talent.
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills to translate technical insights into clear business recommendations.

    • Travel requirements : Minimal travel

    Work schedule : Onsite role based in East Hanover, NJ.

    The base salary range for this position is $106,300 to $146,200; 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

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