Manager, Warehouse Operational Excellence

Mondelez International

Olympia, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$122,000–$167,750 Per Year

SKILLS

Adobe Acrobat, Alliance/Partner Marketing, Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Bakery, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Practices, Change Management, Communication Skills, Consumer Packaged Goods, Continuous Improvement, Cookies, Corporate Sales, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Distribution Operations, Distribution Services, Distribution Warehousing, Documentation, EEO Regulations, Establish Priorities, Global Branding, Industrial Engineering, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Local Government, Logistics, Logistics Management, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Organizational Development/Management, Pallet Jack, People Management, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Development, Process Improvement, Process Management, Productivity Management, Profit & Loss Management, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Reporting Skills, Sales, Scorecarding, Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Certification, Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Software Patches, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), State Government, Statistical Reports, Supply Chain Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Training Tools, Warehousing, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Olympia, WA

POSTED

2 days ago

**Job Description** **Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International?** **Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.** **How you will contribute** **You will:** + Manage the flow of all pallets into and out of the network, including budget management and process optimization + Develop process and governance for cart tracking and management + Develop productivity systems to monitor the effectiveness of projects, measuring current productivity and efficiency + Analyze current methods and procedures, recommending and leading implementation of improved operating procedures + Lead, communicate, train, and hold accountable internal customers, external customers, and vendors to support the highest customer service while maintaining sound business practices and cost management + Review and recommend equipment provisions, preparing cost justifications as required + Design and prepare statistical reports for measuring projects, processes, productivity, and efficiency + Conduct special projects as requested + Standardize operation SOPs, workflows, and productivity across multiple projects, creating scorecards, SOPs, and centralized documentation storage to enable easy access and future capability development; update documents as new methods are discovered + Lead change management when implementing new concepts to internal operations, 3PL, or plant partners + Develop training tools for all new ways of conducting business + Formalize and use a standard project template for effective internal and external communication + Partner with the internal Warehouse capabilities team to provide consistent data, usage, and performance at all RDC sites + Act as a distribution operations resource or liaison across functions, providing new ideas, policies, or procedures to improve quality, cost, and service + Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of the Mondelez Warehouse Playbook, planning all aspects of operations to achieve the highest level of service at the lowest cost + Serve as lead point of contact for Logistics program implementations, managing quality and timing of rollouts and providing necessary process and system training + Manage operational processes including change management pertaining to new technology, training related to Warehouse Playbook updates, and enabling future capability development + Evaluate and measure actual cost results to plan, recommending changes as needed to accomplish goals and objectives + Continually evaluate operational processes and programs, identifying opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and better support of process users, and facilitating continuous improvement projects + Establish accountabilities and processes to ensure required levels of productivity and organizational objectives **What you will bring** A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: + Solid background in supply chain operations with 6+ years of professional experience, including P&L responsibility for budgets exceeding $20M + Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification required; Master Black Belt a plus - with proven deployment of Lean principles in distribution and warehousing environments + Extensive experience in data gathering, analysis, and design/preparation of statistical reports + Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, communication, leadership, and strategic skills + Project management experience with proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives + Strong collaboration skills with the ability to negotiate and influence at all levels, including senior management and external partners + Drive for results with a proactive, dynamic approach, identifying areas where business change is required + Third-party logistics relationship engagement history a plus + Experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG/CPG) is a plus **More about this role** What you need to know about this position: + Work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of various factors + Exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results + Use professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways + Notable impact on corporate operations and fiscal health + Regularly interact with peers, management, and senior management, requiring negotiation of complex matters to influence policy-making bodies both internally and externally + Develop organizational procedures and govern their implementation across various functional areas, groups, and/or operations + May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to operational peers and other core personnel + Must be able to pass any federal/state/local government, airport, or company-required background checks, clearances, and/or drug and alcohol tests What extra ingredients you will bring: + **Customer Focus:** Develops and maintains mutually respectful and trusting relationships with internal and external customers; uses data, information, and feedback to continuously evolve and improve projects, processes, and solutions + **Integrity:** Conducts self in an honest and truthful way, maintains confidences, and acknowledges and learns from mistakes without blaming others; puts others and the organization ahead of personal gain + **Effective Communication:** Communicates clearly, both written and oral, and adapts to a variety of settings and venues so that messages are decoded completely and accurately + **Teamwork and Collaboration:** Collaborates effectively to solve problems and achieve goals; creates an open and transparent environment by sharing knowledge and information + **Accountability:** Holds self and others accountable for all work actions and results; follows through on commitments; implements decisions that have been agreed upon + **Problem Solving:** Applies precise methodologies through effective data collection and analysis; open to and creative in sourcing data; provides accurate and effective solutions + **Planning, Organizing and Prioritizing:** Assigns resources effectively, anticipates scope and complexity, and adjusts plans accordingly while measuring results against multiple priorities + **Critical Thinking:** Thinks open-mindedly and analytically; solves problems by judging based on facts and data + **Motivating Others:** A supportive and collaborative leader who empowers and recognizes others, providing guidance at all levels and sharing ownership of results + **Managerial Courage:** Communicates directly and completely, delivers constructive feedback, and makes decisions that are best for the business even when they may impact others negatively Education / Certifications: + Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or equivalent experience required + Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification required + Master Black Belt a plus Job specific requirements: + Manager level position + P&L responsibility for budgets exceeding $20M + 6+ years supply chain operations professional experience Travel requirements: 50% Travel Required Work schedule: Primarily flexible, with core availability aligned to business needs and the demands of operational support, which may include occasional extended hours or varied schedules to accommodate operations and events. **Salary and Benefits:** The base salary range for this position is $122,000 to $167,750; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. 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. Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy **Business Unit Summary** The United States is the largest market in the Mondelez 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. Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. 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. For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf ; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement ; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal **Job Type** Regular Warehousing & Logistics Operations Management Customer Service & Logistics At Mondelez International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity! Mondelez 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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