Director & People Lead, Chicago Plant

Company: Mondelez International
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 17, 2024

Job Description:

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondel--z International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.Our employees arekey ingredients to our success, and you will be responsible for HR support to a specific plant(s) on topics such as talent management, leadership development, career pathing, engagement and strategic talent reviews. You will act as point of contact for specific HR topics. You are a trusted partner and will drive implementation of global strategies and initiatives across plants. You will be responsible for influencing business strategy for people-related issues. How you will contribute You will:Partner and build relationships with key stakeholders, understanding the commercial/supply chain impact of people decisions in order to fulfil business objectives, providing an outside-in lens (plant roadmap, people plan, factory of the future)Oversee site labor relations strategy including elements of communication and works council relations and complianceDrive engagement on the plant culture agenda; coach leaders on the key cultural elements and organizational values - being the custodian of high-performance work systems, and ensure an effective plant learning managementPartner with leadership teams on strategic priorities from workforce planning insights and decisions to talent acquisition, leadership development, early career programs, career pathing, succession planning and mobility, and strategic talent reviewsLeverage data analytics to drive solutions and decisions that translate into actionable plans to impact the bottom line and enable business strategy. Inform and update People Services of any local, legal and regulatory changes in marketSupport plant leadership with effective management of time and attendance systems and attendance policies as necessary, coaching plant directors and plant leadership pillar in line with plant needs/KPI's - support performance calibration where applicableLead people process'/impact of any plant transformation with effective change management What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:Strong experience of working with trade unions to deliver changeProven track record as a trusted, credible business partner with ability to engage, inspire, and influence peopleExperienceworking with Lean Six Sigma to drive high performanceHR leader with an active curiosity, insight orientation and external perspective about people and business performanceInterpersonal savvy, planning, and dealing with ambiguityFuture focused by thinking ahead and anticipating new opportunities, leverages an outside in perspective through understanding of market trendsThe Director & People Lead at our Chicago Bakery will provide outstanding HR support to line leadership and functional teams.Will drive consistent policy and process application and are responsible for ensuring flawless execution of all HR programs.Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree required (Business Administration, Human Resources or related field)10 or more years of Human Resources experienceExperience in a manufacturing environment is required3 or more years of experience in managing Labor Relations in a Unionized setting is required5 or more years of proven experience in one of the following:Lean Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance and High Performing Work Systems is a plusStrong coaching capabilityAbility to drive capabilitiesPrevious management experience is requiredExperience in managing talent management programs and trainingExperience in creating and delivering full-scale change and engagement programsExperience leading local collective agreement administration and participation in collective bargainingExperience with ensuring that policies and practices are administered in a consistent and professional manner and is responsible for sharing best practices, external bench marking and continuous improvementMust be willing to travel 10%-15% Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondel--z International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.Our employees arekey ingredients to our success, and you will be responsible for HR support to a specific plant(s) on topics such as talent management, leadership development, career pathing, engagement and strategic talent reviews. You will act as point of contact for specific HR topics. You are a trusted partner and will drive implementation of global strategies and initiatives across plants. You will be responsible for influencing business strategy for people-related issues. How you will contribute You will:

• Partner and build relationships with key stakeholders, understanding the commercial/supply chain impact of people decisions in order to fulfil business objectives, providing an outside-in lens (plant roadmap, people plan, factory of the future)
• Oversee site labor relations strategy including elements of communication and works council relations and compliance
• Drive engagement on the plant culture agenda; coach leaders on the key cultural elements and organizational values - being the custodian of high-performance work systems, and ensure an effective plant learning management
• Partner with leadership teams on strategic priorities from workforce planning insights and decisions to talent acquisition, leadership development, early career programs, career pathing, succession planning and mobility, and strategic talent reviews
• Leverage data analytics to drive solutions and decisions that translate into actionable plans to impact the bottom line and enable business strategy. Inform and update People Services of any local, legal and regulatory changes in market
• Support plant leadership with effective management of time and attendance systems and attendance policies as necessary, coaching plant directors and plant leadership pillar in line with plant needs/KPI's - support performance calibration where applicable
• Lead people process'/impact of any plant transformation with effective change management What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
  • Strong experience of working with trade unions to deliver change
  • Proven track record as a trusted, credible business partner with ability to engage, inspire, and influence people
  • Experienceworking with Lean Six Sigma to drive high performance
  • HR leader with an active curiosity, insight orientation and external perspective about people and business performance
  • Interpersonal savvy, planning, and dealing with ambiguity
  • Future focused by thinking ahead and anticipating new opportunities, leverages an outside in perspective through understanding of market trendsThe Director & People Lead at our Chicago Bakery will provide outstanding HR support to line leadership and functional teams.Will drive consistent policy and process application and are responsible for ensuring flawless execution of all HR programs.Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's Degree required (Business Administration, Human Resources or related field)
    • 10 or more years of Human Resources experience
    • Experience in a manufacturing environment is required
    • 3 or more years of experience in managing Labor Relations in a Unionized setting is required
    • 5 or more years of proven experience in one of the following:Lean Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance and High Performing Work Systems is a plus
    • Strong coaching capability
    • Strong engagement experience
    • Ability to drive capabilities
    • Previous management experience is required
    • Experience in managing talent management programs and training
    • Experience in creating and delivering full-scale change and engagement programs
    • Experience leading local collective agreement administration and participation in collective bargaining
    • Experience with ensuring that policies and practices are administered in a consistent and professional manner and is responsible for sharing best practices, external bench marking and continuous improvement
    • Must be willing to travel 10%-15%Country to country Relocation support available through our Global Mobility Policies Business Unit Summary The United States is the largest market in the Mondel--z International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce 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 PatchKids confectionery products -are close at hand for our consumers across the country. Mondel--z 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. Job Type RegularHR StrategyHuman Resources
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