OpEx Delivery Lead at Mondelez International in Bakersfield, CA

OpEx Delivery Lead Location: Remote Worker - California, USA Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours. You help implement the operational excellence program in a specific function and/or for cross-functional continuous improvement (CI) projects. You are not only responsible for applying CI tools and techniques for problem solving and performance improvement but more importantly, you help employees improve their CI skills and build their self-sufficiency. How you will contribute You will: Provide training on CI tools and techniques to help drive teams through CI cycles. You will also coach employees to help them achieve their targets Identify process improvement needs with department leads, facilitate sessions and support execution of newly established improvements Once improvements are done, validate outcome benefits and support creation of new standards and qualification of members into new working processes Benchmark externally, ensuring where relevant that best practice and new tools are deployed in collaboration with internal partners What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: Experience implementing CI processes (e.g. TPM for manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma in the consumer goods industry) Strong facilitation and communication skills Experience in change management processes Logical thinking and capacity to influence Results oriented and prepared to deal with ambiguity Experience such as: continuous improvement manager, team leader roles, area manager This role is pivotal in supporting regional DSD operations by driving operational excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing the safety and productivity of our delivery fleet. The position involves strategic planning, hands-on field engagement, extensive data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize delivery processes and foster a culture of continuous improvement and safety. This role also will focus on ensuring the effective implementation of operational best practices, maintaining robust compliance standards, and continuously improving productivity and safety within our regional DSD delivery network. You will provide strategic oversight, hands-on support, and collaborate extensively with cross-functional partners to elevate regional operational performance. What extra ingredients you will bring: A strategic mindset, exceptional leadership capabilities, adaptability to complex operational challenges, a commitment to safety, and a proactive approach to driving innovation and efficiency in delivery logistics. Education / Certifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Transportation, or a related field required. Relevant certifications in transportation safety, fleet management, or continuous improvement (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) are a plus. Job specific requirements: Extensive experience (10+ years preferred) in logistics operations, fleet management, transportation safety, or a similar role within a DSD or comparable distribution network. Proven track record of improving operational KPIs and ensuring compliance. Travel requirements: 50-75% travel required with regular regional site visits for site assessments, training, and operational oversight. Work schedule: Primarily flexible, with core availability aligned to regional business needs and the demands of operational support, which may include occasional extended hours or varied schedules to accommodate regional operations and events. Salary and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $122,000 to $167,750; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. 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, 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 Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country. Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. 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. For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Job Type Regular Process excellence Business Capability Additional Locations: San Francisco, California, United States, Fresno, California, United States, Los Angeles, California, United States, Sacramento, California, United States, Remote Worker - Oregon, USA, Remote Worker - Arizona, USA, Redlands, California, United States, Bakersfield, California, United States