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Plant Technical Manager at Mondelēz International in Hung Yen, Vietnam
Job Description
Plant Technical Manager
Location: Hung Yen, Vietnam
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
Report to: Plant Director
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The Technical Manager is responsible for managing all technical and engineering activities of the FMCG manufacturing plant, ensuring equipment reliability, production efficiency, food safety, quality compliance, cost optimization, and continuous improvement.
This person is responsible for establishing a vision, strategies, and tactical application of predictive maintenance and service management techniques for plant facility and equipment and for championing, mentoring, and training maintenance and service management resources within the plant.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Equipment & Maintenance Management
Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for all production lines, utilities, and facilities.
Ensure high equipment availability and minimize downtime.
Develop and monitor KPIs: GE, MTBF, MTTR, M&R cost, Downtime....
Manage spare parts strategy and critical equipment list.
2. Engineering & Projects
Coordinate with BDE to support installation, commissioning, and qualification of new machines and production lines.
Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and OEMs.
Support layout optimization and capacity expansion.
3. Production & Quality Support
Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to ensure stable processes.
Support root cause analysis for technical issues impacting quality, safety, or output.
Ensure compliance with HSE, GMP, HACCP, ISO, FSSC, or relevant standards.
Ensure equipment design and operation meet food safety requirements.
4. Utilities & Infrastructure
Manage utilities systems: boiler, compressor, HVAC, water treatment, wastewater, electricity, Building…
Optimize CO2, energy, water, and utility consumption.
Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and legal regulations.
5. Continuous Improvement & IL6S
Drive PM Pillar to inline with IL6S journey.
Lead loss analysis and technical improvement projects.
Promote standardization, documentation, and best practices.
Apply digital tools for maintenance and data analysis where applicable.
6. People Management
Lead, coach, and develop engineers, technicians, and maintenance teams.
Define competency development plans and technical training.
Manage shift structure, workload, and performance evaluation.
Build a safety-first and ownership culture.
7. Safety & Compliance
Ensure all technical activities comply with HSE standards.
Lead risk assessments, LOTO, machine guarding, and safety audits.
Investigate technical-related incidents and implement corrective actions.
8. Key Interfaces
Internal: Production, Quality, PPIC, LOG, Facility, HSE, Finance, HR
External: Equipment suppliers, contractors, auditors, service providers
9. Other tasks are required when needed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or related engineering field. Master’s degree is an advantage.
5–10 years of experience in technical leadership role of FMCG manufacturing.
Experience with high automated production lines is highly preferred.
Ability to analyze data and solve complex technical problems.
Proven track record in driving transformation and managing changes
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Strategic thinking with hands-on execution ability.
Good communication and cross-functional collaboration.
High ownership, discipline, and problem-solving mindset.
Proficient in MS Office; experience with CMMS, SAP PM, or similar systems is a plus
Good English communication
Number of Openings Available
0No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit Summary
Headquartered in Singapore, Mondelēz International’s Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is comprised of six business units, has more than 21,000 employees and operates in more than 27 countries including Australia, China, Indonesia, Ghana, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. Seventy-six nationalities work across a network of more than 35 manufacturing plants, three global research and development technical centers and in offices stretching from Auckland, New Zealand to Casablanca, Morocco. Mondelēz International in the AMEA region is the proud maker of global and local iconic brands such as Oreo and belVita biscuits, Kinh Do mooncakes, Cadbury, Cadbury Dairy Milk and Milka chocolate, Halls candy, Stride gum, Tang powdered beverage and Philadelphia cheese. We are also proud to be named a Top Employer in many of our markets.
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.