Director, Global SCE AM Pillar Lead

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The Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Pillar Lead is a critical leadership role within the Global Supply Chain Excellence (SCE) organization. As a Global Pillar Owner,   you play a critical role   to accelerate   our IL6S journey   and own the standards , tools, best practices, health checks, and governance for the AM pillar and is part of the   Global   Center. The AM Pillar Lead is accountable for designing, deploying, and sustaining the AM pillar   methodology   across all global manufacturing and supply chain sites, driving operator-led equipment care, asset reliability, and zero-loss culture. The role partners with site leadership, regional teams, and cross-functional pillar owners (IM/IIM, PM, FI) to deliver measurable improvements in equipment effectiveness, reduce unplanned downtime, and build organizational capability in autonomous maintenance practices.  

How you contribute  

You will:  

Strategic Pillar Ownership  

• As Global Pillar Owner, own and govern the AM pillar standards, tools, best practices, health checks, and governance   

• Own and drive the global AM pillar strategy, roadmap, and standards aligned with the overall SCE vision   and strategic priorities, especially accelerating Phase 0/1   ambition.  

• Define the AM pillar maturity model, step-progression framework, and audit/assessment criteria  

• Set global AM   KPIs   and   targets;   track, report, and drive performance across all sites  

• Ensure alignment and integration with other SCE pillars (Focused Improvement, Initial/Improved Maintenance)   and specifically with Planned Maintenance   pillar   to   optimize   the maintenance strategy split between AM and PM activities.  

• Partner with   Digital Supply Chain team to   support integration and enhancement of digital tools to support   progression of AM pillar  

Stakeholder engagement and change leadership  

• Influence and engage   regional and   site leadership to secure commitment, resources, and cultural support for AM  

• Partner with HR/People Leads to embed AM   behaviors   into performance management and recognition systems  

• Drive change management and communication strategies to sustain AM engagement ,   progress   and accountabilities a t all levels  

Capability Building & Coaching    

• Coach and develop site-level AM pillar leads and practitioners across all regions  

• Build a global community of practice for AM knowledge sharing and peer learning  

• Assess and certify AM competency levels across the organization  

• Develop programs with Global Capability team to increase IL6S mastery (Gemba & IL6S Academies)  

• Design,   maintain   and evolve AM training curricula for operators, technicians, team leaders, and site AM leads to drive adaption and   delivering measurable improvements.  

Deployment & Governance  

• Lead the global deployment of AM across sites, prioritizing based on maturity .   business impact   and strategic roadmap.  

• Conduct regular pillar assessments, health checks, audits, and step-progression reviews at site level  

• Facilitate global AM pillar meetings, reviews, and governance forums  

• Ensure consistent application of AM   methodology   while allowing for local adaptation where appropriate  

Performance Management  

• Track   KPIs   for the Advanced Sites network; drive data quality and harmonization  

• Identify   and replicate best practices and breakthrough improvements across the network  

• Drive measurable reductions in equipment breakdowns, minor stops, and quality defects attributable to equipment condition  

• Report global trends and inform strategic decisions  

What you will bring  

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:  

• 15 + years in   Supply Chain/Manufacturing ; Engineering degree   required  

• Deep   mastery   and hands-on implementation experiences   in Autonomous Maintenance   methodology   (TPM/WCM frameworks)  

• Proven leadership   and ability   to lead without direct authority in a matrixed, global organization  

• Strong strategic thinking, complex problem solving, and ability to influence from execution level to steering committee  

• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to positively influence decision making across cross-functional and cross-regional teams  

• Strong coaching and capability-building orientation with proven ability to develop resources and build effective teams   across all levels and geographies.  

Measure of success  

• OEE, yield, waste, and gross productivity improvements   

• Standardization rate of operational processes  

• Site maturity progression in IL6S assessments   (AM Pillar)  

• Capability qualifications and skill-building metrics  

• Digital tools adoption and measurable impact  

Geographical coverage  

• Global Role with responsibility over all regions and   designated   mature sites.   

• Expected travel: 30-40%  

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $142,700 to $235,455; 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 and eligibility to participate in our long-term incentive program.

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 U

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