TIM, Technical Lead

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride. At Mondelēz International, we are committed to shaping the future of snacking with purpose and pride. We are seeking an exceptional Technical Lead for our Indianapolis Bakery, a pivotal role within our plant's leadership team. This position demands a dynamic professional with a robust technical background and proven leadership capabilities, ready to drive innovation, new technology implementation and operational excellence. As a key member of our leadership team (PLT), you will be instrumental in bridging complex technical insights with strategic business objectives. Your ability to influence, communicate gaps, and champion best practices will be critical in delivering measurable results that impact waste reduction, efficiency gains, and sustained growth across our operations. How you will contribute Be trusted and viewed as a technical subject matter (SME) Serve as an internally recognized expert in process development and engineering, identifying, defining, and solving complex business problems through a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing technology. Conduct rigorous analysis of product formulation, packaging, and specifications for raw to ensure that all new formulas and initiatives introduced at the Indy Clif bakery are fully runnable on the production lines to guarantee general efficiency (GE%) and waste % targets of the year based on annual contract (AC). Leverage deep knowledge of oven functionality, utilizing advanced thermal devices (e.g., Mole, Scorpion) and statistical analysis to establish and maintain substantial centerlines. Actively participate in Technical Readiness Level (TRL) reviews and discussions, shaping the technical direction of the business. Lead the execution and oversight of Alternative Line Qualifications (ALQ), provide expert technical support and troubleshooting for trials. Part of Commissioning, Qualification and Verification (CQV) methodology for bottom-up and top-down initiatives ensuring meticulous documentation developed for centerlines, critical parameters to the process (CTP’s) and critical parameters to quality (CTQ’s). Lead Strategic Projects & Process Optimization: Drive process development and optimization to deliver tangible consumer benefits through new product presentations, quality inspired projects and significant cost savings. Develop bottom-up initiatives, technical approaches, detailed plans, deliverables, and timelines to ensure resolutions are delivered on time and within budget. Collaborate globally and regionally, aligning with the Engineering, Research and Development (R&D), Business Development (BD) and Quality agendas to deploy robust processes across Mondelēz Clif factories, emphasizing a superior consumer experience. Cultivate Leadership and Talent Development Mentor junior talents as process engineers and quality engineers fostering an environment that encourages process innovation and renovation. Manage and guide an intern for a 12-week program in summertime, developing future technical leaders. Manage a product technician team member responsible of conducting qualitative and quantitative bar tests and defects measurements. Influence the technical direction of the business through exceptional organizational awareness and clear, compelling communication. Roll out and embed manufacturing standards processes, specifically focusing on capability building, advanced training for core and supportive teams to eradicate quality losses (e.g., overpack, consumer complaints). Drive the continuous evolution of foundational skills and capabilities, ensuring they remain at the forefront of technological advancements. Act as a senior technical resource in quality management (QM) and innovation initiative management (IIM) pillars leading specific work process and supporting integrated design brief (IDB) and critical