Engineer for Continuous Improvement (CI Engineer) (m/f/d)

About the job

Job Description

Make It Happen at Mondelēz International – Are you ready for it?

Shape the future of snacking with us. Do it with pride.

You ensure continuous improvement and loss elimination on the production lines based on loss and root cause analysis, PDCA methodology, and the application and training of TPM/Six Sigma tools. You support the cultural change and IL6S progress on the lines, promote digitalisation and work facilitation, and identify and lead productivity and improvement projects.

Your contribution

• Responsible for developing and leading or supporting productivity and improvement projects on the production lines.
• Analysis of existing production processes/production data/key figures and identification of weaknesses, bottlenecks, and waste according to Lean principles.
• Conducting and supporting RCAs (root cause analyses) and initiating corrective actions in case of deviations, including the use of the PDCA cycle (Plan Do Check Adjust). Promoting a strong improvement culture including DMS (Daily Management System).
• Application, training, and coaching of Lean methods (5S, SMED, VSM, Kaizen, OPL, DMS, workload analysis, autonomous and preventive maintenance, technical knowledge transfer to operators, CBM, etc.) for process improvement, cost reduction, elimination of losses, and reduction of workload. Promotion of digitalisation and IL6S progress on the lines including autonomous teams.

What you bring

The desire to lead our company into the future and advance your career through experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• Education: Completed engineering degree (e.g. food technology, mechanical engineering, process engineering or similar). Motivated graduates with relevant practical experience (internships, working student activities, own projects) are also welcome.
• Improvement methods: Experience with TPM, Six Sigma or Lean — ideally in a manufacturing environment. Subject-specific professional experience is a plus but not a must.
• Digital competence: Confident handling of MS Office; knowledge of Power BI, Access or programming is an advantage.
• Languages: Very good German and English skills.
• Personality: Initiative, cost-conscious behaviour and strong communication skills — you can inspire and engage teams for improvement activities.

The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland.

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We are leading the future of snacking with mouth-watering iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita, LU and Ritz biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Green & Blacks, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Philadelphia and Dairylea cheese; and Maynards Bassetts, Trebor and Trident gums. Our more than 80,000 colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.