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Mondelez International Warehouse Operations Lead (Interim) in Indianapolis, Indiana
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.
You will support warehouse operations in term of service, cost, health and safety, quality, food defense, sustainability, legal requirements and policies compliance. You will provide team leadership and direction for the warehouse organization. In this role, you will implement warehouse strategy and effectively execute operations to ensure optimum logistics solutions while supporting various routes-to-market, and balancing service and cost. You will also work collaboratively with key internal and external (third-party logistics vendors) business partners to ensure effective management, timely solutions and execution.
How you will contribute
You will:
Maintain alignment with site OGSMs across Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and Engagement
Balance short-term execution with long-term operational stability
Identify risks and trends (inventory accuracy, service reliability, labor constraints) before they impact production
Ensure continuity of IL6S / DMS routines in a proactive manner
Act as a steward of Mondelez standards while adapting to daily operational duties and tasks
Inbound receiving and inspection processes
Production replenishment and material staging
Finished goods storage and shipment execution
Tank farm operations and bulk material handling
External warehouse coordination and transfers
Strong working knowledge of SAP transactions supporting warehouse and inventory control
Ability to connect physical movements to system integrity
Proactively identify and correct process gaps before they become audit findings
Cross-Functional Experience & Collaboration
Prior experience working closely with Production, Material planning, Transportation and Quality in a Manufacturing setting.
Leads supervisors with consistency and clarity during transition
Reinforces expectations, accountability, and escalation paths
Provides effective coachingin a timely manner
Maintains engagement, morale, and trust while serving in an interim capacity
Ensures continuity of leadership tone and standards
Makes informed, timely decisions within defined authority
Knows when to escalate and when to act independently
Communicates clearly with plant leadership on risks, constraints, and wins
Accountable for the warehouse operations while partnering closely with the Warehouse Manager
Perform other related duties asrequested.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
Experience managing warehousing operations ideally in FMCG/CPG
Deep understanding of logistic, supply chain, transportation and distribution center operations
Experience in team leadership and people management including union representation
Commercial awareness and budget management
Able to negotiate, influence and manage effective relationships with third-party partners
Knowledge of warehouse management systems and able to analyze and synthesize data
Knowledge of relevant legislation and requirements for the geography
More about this role
What extra ingredients you will bring:
Agility over Perfection.
Leads supervisors with consistency and clarity during transition
Reinforces expectations, accountability, and escalation paths
Proactive approach
Maintains engagement, morale, and trust while serving in an interim capacity
Ensures continuity of leadership tone and standards across all shifts
Makes informed, timely decisions within defined authority
Knows when to escalate and when to act independently
Communicates clearly with plant leadership on risks, constraints, and wins
Accountable for the warehouse operations
Education / Certifications:
HS Diploma Required. BachelorsDegreepreferred
Demonstrated familiarity with MES / ERP / planning system / Supply Chains, and at least 3 years of experience creating analytic visualizations and summaries, based on complex data sources, utilizing any of the following tools: MS Excel, MS Power BI, Tableau, Cognos, SQL, etc.
Minimum 3-5 years in Warehouse or Operations experience needed
SAP preferred but experience with managing warehouse functions using a WMS (Warehouse Management System) 3-5 years' experience
Must have 3-5 years of supervisory/managerial experience
Travel requirements: None
Work schedule: Monday- Friday (Flexibility based on business needs)
Salary and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $97,300 to $133,815; 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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Job Type
Regular
Warehousing & Logistics Operations Management
Customer Service & Logistics
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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.