Plant Manager ,CTOR Mondelez

You will:

Support Project Development / Execution: Support I2M/IIM (Innovation 2 Market; Initiative Management) within the site; Provide site AR write ups & prepare critical site inputs to the Regional BD, specifically for IIM Design Reviews (DR2 – DR6); Leads Project Verification (DR7); Design Reviews (DR4) onward lead Plant activities: Master data, Art Work, Raw/Pack Material availability, Track timings – and report to project team. Act as the source of internal and external information (contact for Commercial stakeholders and is the key interface between Category and Engineering / Manufacturing / R&D). Lead site post project evaluation and communication, planning and execution of promotional activities within the I2M process

Support Site Strategic Plan  / Annual Contract creation: Support the site director in developing the site strategy and plant road map. Be the key partner for Product Supply team on sourcing/capacity expansion – ensure full integration of Innovation/Renovation plans in 421 into site supply plans. Partner effectively with Engineering to build the site CAPEX budget. Ensure planning of the capital budget bottom up, including prioritization (i.e. integration with the full site agenda, specifically alignment of the annual timetable)

Drive Ongoing business and Simplification: Integrate overall site change management agenda to ensure delivery of projects while maintaining service levels. Manage ongoing reprioritization, De-complexity agenda and support the delivery of the site productivity and improvement agenda. Ensure execution of regional /global menu cards and ensure that manufacturing hurdle rates are met. Support Product supply for assessment of manufacturing solutions for current supply and demand gaps in the site

Lead, coach and build Capability of the Business development change coordinator(s) within the plant and other Key stakeholders.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

Strong operational & manufacturing experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standard

Good understanding of end-to-end processes in the manufacturing and business environment; working knowledge of commercialization process (I2M);  project leadership / management skills and technical and financial aspects of the business

Strategic thinking, while having ability to excel in leading tactical programs

Highly action oriented, drive for results, innovative, challenging actual set-ups, entrepreneurial ability

Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment

Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team building

Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization

More about this role

Lead all plant operations including chocolate production, moulding, enrobing, packaging, maintenance, warehousing, and logistics

Drive manufacturing excellence programs aligned with Mondelēz's Integrated Lean Six Sigma (IL6S) methodology

Oversee capacity planning, production scheduling, and new product/line introductions

Champion the plant's digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 transformation agenda

Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of 300+ employees across multiple shifts

Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability building programs

Foster employee engagement and maintain positive labor relations

Develop and coach department managers and shift leaders

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Champion a zero-incident safety culture and ensure full compliance with Mondelēz EHS standards and Egyptian regulatory requirements

Ensure adherence to food safety standards (FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP) and Mondelēz quality systems

Maintain compliance with Egyptian Food Safety Authority (NFSA) regulations and export market requirements

Lead audit readiness for internal and external audits (customer, regulatory, and certification bodies)

Financial Performance

Full P&L accountability for the chocolate plant

Develop and manage the annual plant budget, driving cost optimization and productivity savings

Lead cost reduction initiatives including waste reduction, energy efficiency, and yield improvement

Manage capital expenditure projects and deliver ROI on investments

Supply Chain & Customer Service

Collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Commercial teams to align production with demand forecasts

Manage relationships with local and international suppliers

Support export operations and ensure compliance with destination market requirements

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Drive IL6S (Integrated Lean Six Sigma) maturity across the plant

Identify and implement automation and technology upgrades

Benchmark against Mondelēz global best practices and drive knowledge sharing across the network

Support new product development and commercialization from a manufacturing perspective