Production Supervisor
Operations & Supply ChainPosted 23 Jun 2026
Posted 23 Jun 2026
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| Base salary | US$87,000 – US$119,500 / yr |
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No unique specialisation
Study levelAssociate degree
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
In this leadership role, you are an internal technical master at the line level who ensures the line team is performing at a level that sustains and improves business results on one or more of 6 stars model. You model priority setting, manage the plan-do-check- adjust cycle and provide coaching and training for your team.
How you will contribute
You are a key ingredient in helping us change how the world snacks. You will operate and maintain equipment to build technical mastery and to deliver on safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability and morale targets, understanding losses in your area and taking the appropriate action to eliminate them. You will use autonomous and progressive maintenance standards to maintain equipment and support new product development. In this role, you will ensure that safety processes are observed [e.g. safety maps, lock out tag out (LOTO) , behavior observation system (BOS) and root-cause analysis (RCA)], that quality assurance activities are performed to ensure zero harm and 100 percent good-quality products, and that resources are properly allocated and available during the shift. You will take the lead for shutdown maintenance, root-cause analysis, stops reductions loss analysis and breakdown elimination.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
More about this role
The Shift Leader is responsible for supervising all operational activities during a designated shift, ensuring that production lines meet their SQDCM targets. Acting as the on-shift point of control, the Shift Leader coordinates across teams—including production, maintenance, and quality—while ensuring that all line activities are executed to plan and according to standard work. This role ensures smooth transitions between shifts and provides immediate decision-making support in dynamic production conditions.
Key accountabilities /Responsibilities
Prevent incidents by ensure 'zero safety incidents' mentality and culture in his line(s)/area
Enforce safety rules and ensure a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment
Promote 5S practices and standard visual management on the line
Prevent incidents by ensure 'zero quality incidents' mentality and culture in his line(s)/area
Monitor adherence to quality standards and take immediate action on non-conformances
Ensure all quality checks, documentation, and traceability protocols are completed correctly
Ensure volumes are produced in time in full against production plan
Input and validate shift performance data in ERP, MES, or production dashboards
React promptly to line stoppages, quality issues, and equipment malfunctions.
Improve cost over time through systemic Loss Elimination, Identify and eliminate losses
Building and growing High Performing Teams in his line(s)/area
Coach and develop the Line teams
Team back up and succession planning
Own the execution of all SWP in the line at the designated shift
Priority Setting through Daily Management System and effective escalation of issues
What extra ingredients you will bring:
Lead by Example
Role model standards and behavior
Leadership presence with the ability to make decisions under pressure
Cross-shift & cross-functional coordination with Excellent communication / interpersonal skills
Role model in problem solving and loss eradication
Build capability through Learn - Do - Teach
Growing team capability through effective coaching and feedback
Empower the team by growing team autonomy
Education / Certifications:
High school diploma or technical qualification required; associate degree or vocational certification preferred.
2-3 years in current role + ready to promote + proven people leadership skills & capability
3+ years of production experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 1 year in a team lead or supervisory role.
Strong understanding of production line operations, quality checks, and safety requirements
Work schedule:
The base salary range for this position is $86,900 to $119,515; 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.
No Relocation support available
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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