Senior Technical Lead Oven
Mondelēz International· Food Production· Jul 30, 2026 · 3mo agoPosted 89 days ago
Business Unit Head Office East Hanover USA
In office
Full-time
Lead/Staff
$109K–$150K
7+ years exp
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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.
Senior Technical Oven Lead will be strongly linked to global and regional Engineering agendas and deliver measurable results to each Business units and complete process deployment for waste reduction, incremental efficiency, and growth projects across Mondelez Factories with an emphasis on delivering the desired consumer experience.
How you will contribute
You will support development, optimization and specification of processes that deliver consumer benefit through new products, quality improvements and cost savings opportunities. You will develop project objectives, technical approach, project plans, deliverables, and timelines to deliver solutions on time and on budget, and execute against these plans, all while providing status updates to stakeholders. As a technical leader for oven design and functionality and other related process technologies, you will: continually evolve your business-relevant expertise; define and share technical best practices; influence technical direction for the benefit of the business and drive the technical development of people through teaching, coaching, and mentoring, and identifying future technical leaders.
What you will bring
· Project management skills that are action-orientated with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple, complex projects, prioritize, and manage budgets, risk and timelines.
· Actively participate in technical readiness level (TRL/TRAM) reviews and discussions, site visits and related oven assessments, SATs, FATs, and other innovation initiatives.
· Thinking and working globally.
· Process background with a demonstrated understanding of statistical, modeling and simulation tools.
· Collaborating with technical teams and junior talent to deliver on process innovations and renovations.
· Influencing the technical direction of the business to deliver benefit using organizational awareness and clear communication.
· Ensure that foundational skills/capabilities keep pace with technology advancements.
· You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with at least 75% of your activities on the plant floor.
Additional:
· You will travel to various internal and external manufacturing sites
· Your contributions impact product quality, process performance, and cost.
· You are trusted and viewed as subject matter expert (SME).
· Creative resourceful solutions.
· Collaborative spirit.
· Positive / Can do Attitude.
· Flexibility and agility
· Open Communicator
· Curious constant learner
· Self-starter who is results oriented.
Education / Certifications:
· BS in Engineering or Food Science required.
· 7 years of industry experience required.
· Standard PPE (steel toe slip resistant shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection)
· Standard GMPs Required
· Standing, Walking, climbing stairs.
· Working in hot environments
Travel requirements: 70% Travel Required
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What you need to know about this position
Education / Certifications:
BS in Engineering or Food Science required.
· 7 years of industry experience required.
· Standard PPE (steel toe slip resistant shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection)
· Standard GMPs Required
· Standing, Walking, climbing stairs.
· Working in hot environments
Travel requirements:
Work schedule:
Salary and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $109,000 to $149,875; 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.
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Process Development & Engineering
Science & Engineering
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