Product Stream Operations Manager
Mondelez2d ago
The Product Stream Operations Manager ensures governance, financial transparency, and cross-functional orchestration within a product-centric model.
BarcelonaNo Spanish needed
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- Work mode
- On-site, Viana
- Contract
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Fluent
- English
- Required
- Education
- University degree
Visa options
The ad rules out sponsorship
The advert says visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
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.
Nice to have
- Ideally experience in Food or FMCG industry, other industries if manufacturing environment are welcome
- Experience in negotiations with Spanish Unions
Languages
- Spanish language fluent
- English language fluent
The role
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.
What you'll do
You will:
- Manages 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 needs. 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 and Compliance requirements (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). Ensure that they are in place, understood by all, and that are 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 build 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.
How you'll work
RegularManufacturing supportManufacturing
Hiring process
2 steps2 interviews
Online application
Pre-selection
Differs slightly by role; generally a simple chat about your application.
Interview
With a recruiting manager
Discuss your application, skills, experience and fit in more detail; some roles add a project or presentation.
Testing and background check · Not every role
Job offer
- Candidates are almost always met in person at least once.
- The company says it tries to give a quick decision after the interview.
- Unsuccessful candidates must wait six months before reapplying for the same role.
About Mondelez
Mondelez International is a global snacking powerhouse, home to iconic brands like Oreo, Cadbury, Toblerone, and Milka. With operations in over 150 countries and roughly 91,000 employees, the company is one of the world's largest packaged food companies, focusing on biscuits, chocolate, and baked snacks. The company was formed in 2012 when Kraft Foods split into two entities, with Mondelez taking the global snacks business.
In Spain, Mondelez has a significant manufacturing footprint, with major plants in Granollers (Barcelona), Viana (Navarra), and Orbigo (León), where many of the current open roles are based. These sites offer structured internship and leadership development programs (such as the "Taste the Future" engineering and supply chain tracks) that are designed to bring in international talent. The company's culture emphasizes continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and digital transformation, making it a relevant option for engineers, data professionals, and supply chain specialists looking to relocate to Spain.
- Industry
- Food
- Founded
- 2012
- Employees
- 50,000–100,000
- Headquarters
- Chicago, USA
- In Spain
- Barcelona, Granollers, Viana and 2 more
- Website
- mondelezinternational.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Mondelez runs structured internship programs (6-12 months) at its Spanish plants in Viana, Orbigo, and Granollers, which include housing support and mentorship.
- The company hires globally and its Spanish sites are part of a large international manufacturing network, so English is commonly used in internal communications.
- Many roles are in engineering, continuous improvement (IL6S), and supply chain, areas where international experience is highly valued.
- The Barcelona-based role (Digital Asset Management) is a global position, indicating the company's willingness to staff key functions from anywhere.
- Internships often include a monthly stipend and can be a direct entry point into a permanent role at the company.
In their own words
About the company & team
Viana is a key manufacturing site where we produce our famous Oreo, Chips Ahoy! and Fontaneda cookies.
We have 7 production lines and more than 500 people working in the site.
Reporting to the Plant Director, you will have a key role in the Plant Leadership Team, with more than 300 people under your responsibility and aided by a team of Line Managers, Technical Leaders and Process engineers reporting to you.
Additional information
The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland.
No Relocation support available
What makes working at Mondelēz International so special? Many things. The iconic brands and global nature of our business. The continuous innovation and endless opportunities to grow. The chance each day, to put a smile on people's faces. We are the world's leading maker of chocolate, biscuits, candy and gum with outstanding brands like Alpen Gold, Oreo, Milka, Yubileynoye and Halls.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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