Sr Operations Manager

Mondelez · Indianapolis, IN

Level: Manager
Team: Production
Base pay: $140k–$193k
Experience asked: 12+ years
Industry: Food & beverage
Posted: Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A management production role at Mondelez (food & beverage) in Indianapolis, IN. Be responsible for the bakery’s operational strategy that is aligned with the correct headcount, expected volume throughout, operational efficiency, financial waste, and other key performance expectations to deliver best in-class results that are in line.

They ask for: 12+ years
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, TPM, FDA / GMP, Internal audits
Base pay: $140k–$193k
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Production Engineer roles in Indiana: typical posted base $140k–$193k. This one lists $140k–$193k.

Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 23 production engineer openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 22 other live production postings in Indiana.

Experience asked: More than usual (12+ vs 8+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Lean 52%
✓ Team leadership 52%
EHS / safety 30%
Root cause 30%
✓ Six Sigma 26%
New product launch 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for TPM, Internal audits, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 12+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Off-shift / weekend coverage

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This plant: Mondelez in Indianapolis

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requirements

(e.g. Corporate Quality, Food safety & GMP, Health, Safety, Security, Environment, Sustainability, Code of conduct, Policies & principles, Operational standards, Local legal requirements, Internal Audit norms, & other procedures updated from time to time) are in place, understood by all, and is regularly reviewed and monitored for effective implementation.

✓Lead and be Accountable for Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the Manufacturing team - identify and implement critical levers to attract, retain & develop critical talent and builds capability at all levels, technical and behavioral, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future. Partner effectively with all multi-functional peers internally & externally (outside the plant) to achieve objectives, goals and KPI’s.

What you will bring

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

✓Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts
✓Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment. Demonstrated abilities in Analytics, problem solving and team building
✓An Engineer with a strong financial & business acumen, project management skills and Knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.

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Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

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

You will lead the production operations in the Plant and delivering key performance targets (SQCDSM) in safety, quality, productivity, volumes, cost, sustainability, organizational morale. You will ensure our manufacturing strategy is implemented and is fully effective and you will strive to build a high performing organization.

How you will contribute

You will

•Manages change/ transformation change/ transformation amongst the Operating teams in the implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma phase journey, FoF-Factory of Future Line centric organization & roles (AM-Autonomous Maintenance, PM-Progressive Maintenance and an integrated 6 star model within operating Line teams) to progress into Self sufficient teams. Role models Values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring and development of the team.
•Support the Manufacturing annual operational plans and targets to meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, Engagement goals in line with the site Compelling business need. coach Line Leaders, cascade & communicate the plans and targets to employees to ensure alignment and understanding around priorities, focus and KPI’s.
•Lead and be Accountable to establish a strong Governance to Review, Control Operational performance and Continuous Improvement plan and embed a zero loss mindset to constantly improve and deliver against best in class both internally and externally. Drive the Operating team to identify and manage improvements to technology, culture, capability and operating systems to deliver a best practice and reliable operation.
•Support all Manufacturing standards, Governance, Compliance

to know about this position

•Manage a team of direct and indirect reports through Servant Leadership, serving processes, general efficiency, and output in the manufacturing area. You will work effectively with all other internal and external functions to achieve site and manufacturing goals.
•Be accountable, self-driven, and capable of effectively managing a fast-paced 24/7 operations to best in class results.
•Be responsible for the bakery’s operational strategy that is aligned with the correct headcount, expected volume throughout, operational efficiency, financial waste, and other key performance expectations to deliver best in-class results that are in line with business needs.
•Understand and be able to drive effective decision-making with the right impact on business KPIs.
•Drive change and transformation within operating teams. Specifically, throughout the implementation of Integrated Lean 6 Sigma (IL6S) including Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Progressive Maintenance (PM).
•Serve as a role model by demonstrating the company values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring, and team development.
•Support the development of annual operational plans to achieve Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and Engagement goals. By coaching, developing, and leading direct and indirect reports, you will ensure employees understand and align with priorities, focus areas, and Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
•You will establish strong governance to review and control operational performance and continuous improvement plans, driving best-in-class results both internally and externally.
•Lead talent, capability, and engagement efforts across the plant, ensuring strategies are in place to attract, retain, and develop critical talent. By holding both technical and behavioral capabilities at all levels, you’ll help shape a resilient and future-ready workforce.

What extra ingredients you will bring

•Most importantly, a desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. .
•Strong operational and manufacturing leadership experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry with experience in Safety & Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards, TPM, lean manufacturing, IL6S implementation
•Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment.
•Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving, and team building. Data driven decision making and problem-solving attributes are essential.
•Preferably an engineering or food science background with strong financial and business acumen, project management skills, and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.
•Flexi