Job Overview
This position is Fixed Term (24 months) with regular international travel required. Location: Vienna, Austria preferred, other countries with Mondi entities possible.
The Mondi Management System (MMS) is our embedded way of working to achieve breakthrough results by driving operational excellence through zero‑loss focus, strong people engagement, and continuous capability building.
The MMS Global Education & Training Programme Manager owns and drives the organizational capability building to eliminate losses due to lack of skills within the MMS Pillar Framework.
Following the initial launch of the pillar by external consultants, this role ensures clear ownership, consistency, and practical application of MMS education and training across Mondi’s plants and mills. The role works closely with site Education & Training leads and operations teams to build sustainable internal capability as MMS is rolled out to additional sites.
This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role, critical to embedding MMS processes and methodologies into day‑to‑day operations. This role will ultimately become 10% of the Learning Leader´s role once standards have been embedded.
Global Ownership & Standards
Own the global MMS Education & Learning pillar, including standards, tools, training content, and qualification criteria
Ability to map existing training programs to take best practices and embed them in Education & Training Pillar
Ability to work with senior and mid‑senior stakeholders within organizations (mills) to ensure that Education & Training Pillar provides right support and contribution to business and overall MMS ecosystem
Own and continuously improve the Education & Training standard work processes (SWPs), ensuring they are clearly defined, documented, and applied consistently across MMS sites
Ensure consistency of education and training approaches across regions while enabling practical local adaptation through site Education & Training Pillar leads
Maintain and continuously improve global training materials, learning pathways, and one‑point lessons
Act as the single point of accountability for Education & Training within MMS governance
Capability Building & Training Delivery
Design and deliver hands‑on MMS/IWS education and training, aligned to MMS phases and site maturity
Coach and support regional and site Education & Training leads, building internal trainer capability
Support plants and mills during MMS phase progression, readiness reviews, and assessments including action planning to close gaps
Ensure training is practical, relevant, and usable on the shop floor, avoiding unnecessary complexity
Own and support the qualification and Step‑Up Card process for Education & Training roles, ensuring capability is built, assessed, and sustained
Integration & Roll‑out
Work closely with other MMS/IWS pillar owners to ensure education content is aligned and integrated
Support the onboarding of new plants and mills into MMS from an education and training perspective
Take full ownership of the Education & Training Pillar activation playbook following handover, ensuring it remains practical, relevant, and fit for scale
Build and maintain a global Education & Training network to share best practice and lessons learned
Establish and run Education & Training Pillar governance and PDCA routines, tracking progress, priorities, and capability gaps as MMS scales
Continuous Improvement
Identify gaps, overlaps, and inefficiencies in existing training approaches and simplify where possible
Gather site feedback and translate it into improved standards, tools, and learning materials
Ensure Education & Training evolves in line with MMS maturity and business priorities
Experience
Proven track record of designing, implementing and continuously improving Education & Training frameworks and work processes with an Integrated Working System (IWS) or comparable integrated manufacturing
Ability to build system that assesses skills and prioritizes them to meet tangible business needs
Strong background in manufacturing, operations excellence, or continuous improvement environments
Hands‑on experience designing and delivering training and capability‑building programmes in operational settings
Experience working across multiple plants or sites in an international environment
Skills & Capabilities
Strong facilitation and coaching skills; credible with shop‑floor teams and senior leaders
Process oriented mindset with ability to design, pilot, and implement Education & Training processes across entire Organization
Structured, organised, and delivery‑focused with a strong ownership mindset
Comfortable working in evolving environments and building new ways of working
Collaborative, pragmatic, and solution‑oriented
Personal Attributes
Hands‑on and practical; comfortable spending time in plants and mills
Influences through expertise and trust rather than hierarchy
High level of autonomy, accountability, and resilience
Strong belief in people development as a driver of operational performance
Languages
Proficient in written and spoken English
German and/or other language would be an advantage
Education
Degree in Psychology, HR, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Accreditation in CI/Lean/IWS is desirable
Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.
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