Manufacturing - Business Development Manager
Mdlz Open · verified Sep 24, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Business Development role at Mdlz. Toronto · full-time · CA$102,600–CA$128,250 base.
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What you'll do
- Guide innovation and initiative work from feasibility through first production, including reviews, timelines, inputs, and approvals
- Coordinate plant deliverables such as master data, artwork, material readiness, timing updates, and promotional execution
- Build site strategy, supply plans, capacity expansions, and prioritized capital budgets with directors and functional partners
- Keep change, simplification, productivity, and manufacturing improvement work moving while protecting service levels
- Lead cross-functional stakeholders, coach plant change coordinators, and maintain clear decisions across the project lifecycle
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related discipline, with an advanced degree preferred
- Strong CPG manufacturing experience covering TPM, 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, safety, and GMP practices
- Working knowledge of commercialization through I2M, project leadership, and manufacturing’s technical and financial considerations
- Analytical, financially grounded problem solving with the communication and influence needed across functions
- Microsoft Office proficiency and the organization to handle competing priorities in complex, fast-moving work
Who this fits
You’ll suit a manufacturing project leader who can work autonomously, guide cross-functional teams, and shift between strategic planning and tactical execution. The role is based in Toronto on a hybrid Monday-to-Friday schedule, with occasional travel to Ontario plants and external manufacturers. No relocation support is available.
From the employer
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.
You will support the I2M and IIM process for site / cluster and ensure effective planning and execution of change as it relates to new and existing products, packaging and processes for a plant or cluster. At the plant level you will work on change management and innovation management capabilities.
How you will contribute
You will:
- Support Project Development / Execution: Support I2M/IIM (Innovation 2 Market; Initiative Management) within the site; Provide site AR write ups & prepare critical site inputs to the Regional BD, specifically for IIM Design Reviews (DR2 – DR6); Leads Project Verification (DR7); Design Reviews (DR4) onward lead Plant activities: Master data, Art Work, Raw/Pack Material availability, Track timings – and report to project team. Act as the source of internal and external information (contact for Commercial stakeholders and is the key interface between Category and Engineering / Manufacturing / R&D). Lead site post project evaluation and communication, planning and execution of promotional activities within the I2M process
- Support Site Strategic Plan / Annual Contract creation: Support the site director in developing the site strategy and plant road map. Be the key partner for Product Supply team on sourcing/capacity expansion – ensure full integration of Innovation/Renovation plans in 421 into site supply plans. Partner effectively with Engineering to build the site CAPEX budget. Ensure planning of the capital budget bottom up, including prioritization (i.e. integration with the full site agenda, specifically alignment of the annual timetable)
- Drive Ongoing business and Simplification: Integrate overall site change management agenda to ensure delivery of projects while maintaining service levels. Manage ongoing reprioritization, De-complexity agenda and support the delivery of the site productivity and improvement agenda. Ensure execution of regional /global menu cards and ensure that manufacturing hurdle rates are met. Support Product supply for assessment of manufacturing solutions for current supply and demand gaps in the site
- Lead, coach and build Capability of the Business development change coordinator(s) within the plant and other Key stakeholders.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
- Strong operational & manufacturing experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standard
- Good understanding of end-to-end processes in the manufacturing and business environment; working knowledge of commercialization process (I2M); project leadership / management skills and technical and financial aspects of the business
- Strategic thinking, while having ability to excel in leading tactical programs
- Highly action oriented, drive for results, innovative, challenging actual set-ups, entrepreneurial ability
- Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment
- Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team building
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization
More about this role
The BD Manager is responsible for leading large-scale projects within the assigned category or brand, and interfaces with cross-functional partners at all levels of the organization, including brand stewards in Marketing, R&D, and Finance, technical and execution resources in Engineering and field operations, and senior leadership.
Job specific requirements :
- Assess feasibility of projects starting from Innovation Charter to Project Development phase, accountable throughout the project lifecycle (First Production Approval / startup)
- Develop and manage detailed commercialization plans, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with functional leads
- Ensure execution support as needed (hand-off to PCMs for projects with clear scope) and driving /complex initiatives
- Leads Mondelez Supply Chain (MSC) network strategy to deliver growth agenda, cost including partner with marketing on commercial strategy
- Leads business case and AR development for future investments (i.e., capability, capacity expansion, etc.)
- Acts as MSC SPOC (Project & Interventions) for cross functional teams (commercial, procurement, R&D, Sales, marketing, cat planning etc.). Manage communication with cross-functional partners and key stakeholders to ensure transparency, alignment, and timely decision-making throughout the project lifecycle
- Execute sourcing BCPs / ALQs to ensure supply continuity
What extra ingredients you will bring
- Demonstrated leadership and critical-thinking skills, capable of guiding cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to operate effectively with a high degree of autonomy and manage ambiguous, complex, and multifaceted initiatives
- Demonstrated expertise in analytics, problem-solving, and financial acumen to support data-driven decision-making
- Highly action-oriented with a strong drive for results and entrepreneurial mindset
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management skills
Education / Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Travel requirements:
Occasional travel required to our Ontario plants and external manufacturers.
Work schedule:
Monday to Friday ( Hybrid)
Salary and Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this position is $102,600 to $128,250 CAD depending on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to participate in a highly competitive bonus program with a target of 14% with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

Mondelez also offers several generous employee benefits (some subsidized or fully paid for by the company), including health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, and enhanced vacation and holiday entitlements.

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This posting is for a current vacancy.No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit Summary
With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto. Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In addition, we foster a flexible work environment and place great importance on the notions of trust and empathy to promote a true sense of belonging.
Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging.
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