Group Leader Meu Chocolate (8 month Fixed Term Contract)

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Group Leader Meu Chocolate (8 month Fixed Term Contract)

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Mondelez International .

Countlines and Small Bites (CLandSB) is one of MEU Chocolate Growth platforms, with team members located in Bielany Wroclawskie (Poland) and Bournville (UK).

This role is to manage the CLandBS group based in the UK, where this position is also based. This is an 8 months secondment role.

CLandBS team is responsible for delivering growth projects for CLandBS platform, that comprehends MEU portfolio for all countlines, small bites, grocery, spreads, licensing, away from home (AFH).

On this position you will be responsible for leading technical professionals based in Bournville Technical Center as well as leading the projects portfolio related to Chocolate Product Development for MEU region with the focus on UKI and Nordics markets.

Responsibilities

Independently manage/lead individual scientists and cross-functional project teams with large to major business impact, including multiple business partners, to develop plans to execute strategies or goals.

Effectively allocate resources, defines, initiates and executes projects to successfully deliver business-related results, by driving technical project implementation.

Demonstrate effective people management, development and coaching of those within and outside his/her team. Effectively screen and recruit individuals for your team and give input on high talents within the team.

Demonstrate good technology skills, know who to consult regarding other technical areas and you will be able to leverage resources from multiple locations (e.g. external suppliers, other sites, universities, etc).

Facilitate join up between teams located in different tech centers, within CLandBS platform, cross-platforms and cross-functions.

Demonstrate strong influencing skills, which lead to more autonomous leadership of projects.

Effectively communicate information and influence senior management (Senior Director / VP) within and across categories (as applicable) and externally.

Follow Mondelandez International’s Policies (Code of Conduct, PQS, GMP, etc.). Employee Safety and Food Safety are paramount (no exceptions, no risk taking) – role model behavior is expected.

Stimulate and push team for Knowledge Management and Intellectual Property process.

What You Will Bring

Master’s Degree in Science/Food Science/Engineering

Significant years of experience in a RandD environment (understanding of RandD Ways of Working, policies, specification excellence mindset.)

Desirable technical understanding of products and processes for chocolate category

Experience in people management and development, with ability to inspire people and get the best from each individual

Successfully delivered business-related results, (e.g. implementation of new technology, productivity, quality improvement or growth) by driving technical project implementation

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Job Details

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Product development

Science and Engineering

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

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