Digitalization & Automation Lead MENAP

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

Your goal will be to ensure that the site manufacturing & support activities, without interruption, without any facilities shortages and/or any issues thereof. You will achieve 100% compliance to Local legal regulations, Quality, Health Safety & Environment management systems and standards. You are responsible for the management and maintenance of site facilities, buildings and equipment(s) (hardware & software).

How You Will Contribute

You will:

• Works cross functionally to develop and implement a strategic Facilities road-map and annual operating plan which is a competitive advantage to Mondelēz. Partner with internal & external stakeholders and service providers to define and meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, Engagement goals. Establish a strong governance to review & control Operational performance and continuous Improvement plan to deliver against best in class both internally and externally.
• Lead and be accountable that Building Maintenance program, Facilities maintenance program capabilities, including maintenance repairs & overall operations are in place. Accountable to insure adherence to business continuity plan, manufacturing standards government regulations are understood by all employees/services providers at the site, regularly reviewed and monitored for effective implementation.
• Provide leadership, coaching to Facilities team towards implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma ways of working: delivering zero breakdowns via preventive/predictive maintenance strategies and technical mastery of maintenance and operation teams; PM (Progressive Maintenance) Pillar, and CBM (condition based monitoring), Visual controls & tools Mgmt., Lubrication mgmt. & Calibration of equipment(s) etc.
• Role model Values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring and builds skills capability across the Plant technical/engineering team to engage with latest modern practices. Have a clear people succession and resource plan, for the asset & technology population , identifying and implementing critical levers to attract, retain and develop critical talent
• Interface with key stakeholders internally and externally to develop and maintain effective relationships, align priorities in order to deliver the company objectives, and goals.
  
  
  

What You Will Bring

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

• Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standards
• An Engineer with a strong financial & business acumen, project management skills and Knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment, PM (Progressive Maintenance) expertise, Spare parts management, SAP PM module end user knowledge, Technology & Engineering automation basics.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment. Demonstrated abilities in Analytics, problem solving and team building
  
  
  

What you need to know about this position:

Key Responsibilities

Digitalization & Industry 4.0

• Lead the digital transformation roadmap at the plant level, aligning with global Mondelēz digitalization initiatives.
• Implement IoT (Internet of Things), Big Data Analytics, and Smart Factory solutions to optimize operations.
• Develop and roll out Machine Learning and AI-driven automation strategies for predictive maintenance and process optimization.
• Support the deployment of cloud-based data platforms and real-time monitoring systems for enhanced decision-making.
• Drive data standardization and automation across manufacturing systems to enable seamless integration and analysis.
  
  
  

Automation Leadership

• Oversee and maintain all industrial automation and control systems to ensure reliability, efficiency, and security.
• Lead PLC programming, HMI integration, SCADA systems, Batch Management, and Motion Control Systems implementation.
• Ensure line synchronization and interoperability across various automation platforms.
• Support flawless integration of new equipment and production lines while adhering to NIST and MINT standards.
• Drive cost-effective automation solutions to enhance productivity and reduce downtime.
  
  
  

Site Security & Cybersecurity

• Maintain and improve cybersecurity robustness and resilience of plant automation infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with MINT cybersecurity standards and coordinate patch management for OT systems (Layer 0 to Layer 2).
• Develop and implement risk management strategies for industrial control systems.
• Lead incident response and vulnerability management for plant cybersecurity threats.
• Drive a cybersecurity-focused culture within the plant, training teams on best practices and risk mitigation.
  
  
  

Capital Project & Risk Management

• Manage capital expenditure (CapEx) for automation, digitalization, and site security projects.
• Develop and track financial plans for system upgrades and digital transformation.
• Ensure seamless project execution and stakeholder alignment for new automation and digitalization investments.
• Oversee third-party vendors and ensure adherence to corporate digitalization and security policies.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Digital Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Certifications in Cybersecurity, Industry 4.0, IoT, or Cloud Computing are a plus.
  
  
  

Technical & Leadership Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in digital transformation, automation, and cybersecurity in a manufacturing environment.
• 4+ years as a lead automation engineer handling high-speed process & packaging lines.
• 2+ years of experience in OT security, cybersecurity compliance, and industrial IT network security.
• Strong expertise in Rockwell & Siemens Automation systems.
• Proven knowledge of IoT, AI, Big Data Analytics, and Cloud-based Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Fluency in English and local language.
  
  
  

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan serves the Middle East and Africa markets as well as Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, we have more than 2600 employees working across seven plants and six commercial offices; we make, bake, sell and deliver our products to customers. We are market leaders in key snacking categories with iconic global and local brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, Milka, Oreo and belVita biscuits, Barni Cakes,Tang powdered beverage, Chiclets and Trident gum and Halls candy.

Mondelēz 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.

Job Type

Regular

Manufacturing support

Manufacturing