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Shift Lead

Mondelez International · Naperville, IL · $61,800–$84,975 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Walk me through how you run a shift start-up on a production line.

What they are checking: Whether they have a real routine covering safety, staffing and the plan, which the posting expects daily.

Tell me about a time you used SMED or another Lean tool to cut changeover time.

What they are checking: Whether they have applied Lean tools in real work, not just learned the names.

Have you led a union workforce? How does that change how you manage?

What they are checking: Whether they understand contract rules and work respectfully within them, since the team may be union.

How do you get your team to speak up about problems on the line?

What they are checking: Whether they create a team where issues come out early instead of being hidden.

What would you do

A metal detector check fails mid-run. What happens next?

What they are checking: Whether they know to stop, contain product back to the last good check and investigate.

Your line is behind plan at the midpoint of the shift. How do you use the hour-by-hour board to recover?

What they are checking: Whether they use real-time data to find losses and act quickly to close the gap.

How would you coach an experienced operator who keeps skipping a quality check?

What they are checking: Whether they address behavior directly and fairly while keeping respect on a skilled team.

About the work

How do you verify LOTO and machine guarding are being followed on your shift?

What they are checking: Whether they check safety practices actively instead of assuming people are following them.

What does allergen control look like during a changeover?

What they are checking: Whether they understand cleaning, verification and labeling steps that prevent dangerous allergen cross contact.

Explain OEE and how you would improve it on a line that keeps stopping for short jams.

What they are checking: Whether they understand availability, performance and quality and can attack minor stops with tools like centerlining.

How do you make sure a root cause fix sticks after the shift ends?

What they are checking: Whether they lock in fixes with standard work and follow-up, as the posting expects.

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The full job description

As published by Mondelez International.

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. • Work: On your feet, climbing stairs, lifting to 40 lbs., wearing PPE, and navigating a lively plant. Salary and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $61,800 to $84,975; 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 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. For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf ; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement ; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Job Type Regular Manufacturing core Manufacturing

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