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Mondelez International Weekend Labor Coordinator in Chicago, Illinois
Job Description
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It with Pride.
The Labor Coordinator will be part of the Plant Operations Team at the Chicago Bakery and will report to the Labor, Education & Training Manager. The Labor Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that labor schedules are executed according to the weekly production plan including all departments, end to end, in the facility. The labor schedule is developed consistent with the skills and abilities of the people, budgeted labor standards and contractual obligations. The Labor Coordinator acts as a site expert relative to the labor scheduling system including participating in the implementation of Indeavor (labor scheduling system) along with the time management system, Kronos. This position has no direct reports but has responsibility for assigning over 500 core team members their weekly work assignment.
How you will contribute
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Ensure the labor schedules are properly executed to meet the production and non-production requirements of the facility, including canvassing/calling-in for OT coverage
Execute the weekly and weekend labor schedules for core team members in all departments including production, sanitation, warehouse, DC, maintenance and Repack
Ensure the timely execution of all tasks consistent with agreements in the Union Contracts
Lead Labor discussions in weekly production planning meeting
Develop short-term and long-term labor projections and identify key labor needs in the facility
Work closely with Human Resources (HR) and Education & Training (E&T) to identify specific labor needs by classification
Work closely with the Labor, Education & Training Manager to ensure the right skills exist within the facility to execute the production schedule and non-production activities
Act like an owner relative to the impact labor has on the facility as it relates to variance to standard and inefficiency due to gaps in skills
Establish, document and ensure training of ongoing and new procedures
Participate in the implementation and execution of Indeavor (site labor scheduling system) including all aspects to ensure an effective system
Act as a site expert for Kronos and deliver targeted results through proper transaction execution
Communicate effectively both internally and externally and up and down through the organization
Extensive contact with employees and supervision relating to scheduling, vacations, sick leave, and payroll
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
Prior experience in a fast paced unionized manufacturing environment
Experience with labor scheduling systems and methodologies
Prior experience with continuous improvement efforts
More about this role
Education / Certifications:
Completed High School Diploma/GED
Associate’s Degree from a college or university, or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Job specific requirements:
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills
Strong computer (MS Office) and MS Excel
Communication Skills (Oral and Written)
Ability to work daily and weekend overtime (Saturday and Sunday)
Experience identifying staffing needs, scheduling, coverages.
Experience woking in unionized enviroments is a plus.
Work schedule:
Fri -Mon and required OT
Generally, 40-50 hours / week
Flexibility around schedule is required
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/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
Regular
Manufacturing support
Manufacturing
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.