Shift Lead
- Location
- Naperville, Illinois, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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.
Why this role matters (a lot)
We feed millions—safely, consistently, and with pride. As our Shift Leader , you’re the captain of a high-speed line that fuels SQCDSP results (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, People). You’ll grow people, crush problems, and make the floor hum. If you love fast-paced teams, measurable wins, and building talent , you’ll thrive here.
How will you contribute :
What you’ll own (and win) Safety first, always
- As a Production Supervisor run daily start-ups, own hazard hunts, verify LOTO/machine guarding, and close near-miss actions like clockwork. You’ll be the role model for GMPs, HACCP/Preventive Controls, FSMA, and audit readiness—no compromises.
Legendary quality
- Keep every spec on point: CCP checks, metal/X‑ray, code/date accuracy, net weight, allergen control. When something’s off, you contain it, identify the root cause, fix it, and lock it in with standard work .
Throughput that turns heads
- Lead tier huddles, manage hour-by-hour boards, and deliver plan vs. actual. Drive OEE , yield, and changeover time with Lean/TPM tools (5S, SMED, Centerlining, AM/PM).
People leadership that lifts the room
- Coach a skilled team (union or non-union). Set clear expectations, celebrate wins, and handle tough moments with fairness and speed. Keep your skills matrix healthy, so the line never skips a beat.
Maintenance, but make it proactive
- Partner with maintenance on Autonomous Maintenance and Planned Maintenance . Tag defects, prioritize WOs, and verify fixes. Prevent today’s “niggle” from becoming tomorrow’s downtime.
Continuous improvement as a habit
- Lead mini‑Kaizens and deliver real savings. Use 5‑Why/fishbone and basic SPC to eliminate chronic losses, then hardwire the win into SOPs and One‑Point Lessons.
What success looks like (your scoreboard)
- Safety: Zero recordables, fast near‑miss closure, strong audit scores
- Quality: Right‑first‑time %, low holds/complaints
- Delivery: OEE ↑, changeover time ↓, schedule adherence on target
- Cost: Yield ↑, scrap & OT ↓, AM/PM compliance steady
- People: Training completion, cross‑coverage depth, engagement up
The profile we’re excited to meet
Must‑haves
- Bachelor's in Ops/Engineering/Food Sci/Business
- 1–3 years in high-speed manufacturing (food/Bev/CPG preferred) or you’ve led frontline teams and have the receipts
- Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, sanitation basics ; comfort with Lean/TPM (5S, AM/PM, SMED)
- Microsoft 365 savvy; experience with SAP a plus
- Clear communicator, calm under pressure, root‑cause mindset
Extra sparkle
- Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt
- Union leadership exposure
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
The vibe & the velocity
- Fast-moving hands‑on, team‑first. You’ll walk, talk, coach, and course‑correct on the floor.
- Growth path: With strong results, expect to move toward Sr. Production Supervisor , Line/Process Leader , or CI Specialist in 12–24 months.
• Schedule: Day Shift, with flexibility to support cross-shift coverage and the occasional project push.
- Schedule: Day Shift, with flexibility to support cross-shift coverage and the occasional project push.
- Work: On your feet, climbing stairs, lifting to 40 lbs., wearing PPE, and navigating a lively plant.
No Relocation support available Business Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz 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.
Mondelēz 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.
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Job Type
Regular
Manufacturing core
Manufacturing
From Mondelez International's careers page (Workday), checked 2 Nov 2026.
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Posted 30 Oct 2026 · checked 2 Nov 2026 · Report this job