Plant Engineering Manager

Mondelēz International is seeking a dynamic Plant Engineering & Business Development Manager to support the I2M and IIM processes at the site and cluster levels. This role focuses on driving effective planning and execution of changes related to new and existing products, packaging, and processes within the plant. You will lead change management and innovation capabilities, ensuring alignment with business strategies and operational goals. The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to support project development, strategic planning, and ongoing business simplification initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Support Project Development and Execution: Lead and support the I2M/IIM process at the site, including preparing critical inputs for regional business development reviews and managing project verification and design review activities. Act as the primary liaison between commercial stakeholders and engineering, manufacturing, and R&D teams. Oversee master data, artwork, raw and packaging material availability, and track project timelines.

- Support Site Strategic Planning and Annual Contract Creation: Collaborate with the site director to develop site strategies and roadmaps. Partner with the Product Supply team to integrate innovation and renovation plans into supply plans. Work closely with Engineering to build and prioritize the CAPEX budget, ensuring alignment with the overall site agenda.

- Drive Ongoing Business and Simplification: Manage the site’s change management agenda to deliver projects while maintaining service levels. Lead efforts to simplify processes, support productivity improvements, and ensure manufacturing hurdle rates are met. Assist Product Supply in evaluating manufacturing solutions for supply and demand gaps.

- Lead and Develop Teams: Coach and build capabilities of business development change coordinators and other key stakeholders within the plant.

- Lead Projects and CAPEX: Develop and execute the site capital investment roadmap, ensuring projects meet scope, cost, quality, safety, and timeline targets. Manage projects from concept through commissioning and operational handover.

- Drive Business Development and Innovation: Own the site’s I2M/IIM agenda by partnering with Commercial, R&D, Procurement, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to deliver new product launches, process modifications, and packaging innovations.

- Drive Strategic Growth and Capacity Expansion: Translate business and manufacturing strategies into master plans, identifying opportunities for capacity expansion, new technologies, and cost-effective production solutions.

- Lead Engineering and Technical Excellence: Promote engineering standards, asset reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, cost, and operational efficiency.

- Manage Site Utilities and Facilities: Ensure reliable and efficient operation of utilities and infrastructure, including power, water, HVAC, and buildings. Drive energy efficiency, sustainability, and compliance initiatives.

- Manage External Manufacturing and Technical Solutions: Support external manufacturing development and technical assessments to meet business and supply requirements.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).

- 7–10 years of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, project management, or business development, preferably within FMCG or food manufacturing industries.

- Strong operational and manufacturing experience in the CPG sector, with knowledge of TPM, 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, safety, and GMP standards.

- Proven expertise in capital project development, execution, commissioning, and financial management.

- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, packaging technologies, utilities, infrastructure, and facilities management.

- Working knowledge of commercialization processes (I2M/IIM), innovation, and product/process change management.

- Strong strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and project leadership skills.

- Excellent communication, coaching, stakeholder management, negotiation, and team leadership abilities.

- Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and project management tools; knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience in food processing, packaging technologies, and industrial utilities is advantageous.

- Ability to drive energy efficiency, sustainability, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.

- Opportunity to lead and develop engineering and business development teams within a global market leader.

- Full-time position based in Pakistan with no relocation support available.

Mondelēz International operates across the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan, serving multiple international markets with iconic brands such as Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka, Oreo, and belVita. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.