Manufacturing- Process Engineering Co-Op(For Naperville, IL Local Candidates Only)

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter. As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor. T his   Manufacturing   Co-op is a fully in-person opportunity based in Naperville,   IL , and   only local candidates will be considered for the role.   The program will begin in early 2027, based on a mutually agreed-upon start date, and will continue through December 2027. Candidates must be able to work all required hours onsite in Naperville for the duration of the program.     Candidates must also be available for the following work schedule:     January 2027 – May 14, 2027: Part-time hours   May 18 – August 6, 2027: Full-time hours   August – December 2027: Part-time hours through the completion of the program     Selected candidates are expected to   maintain   availability throughout each phase of the co-op and work all scheduled hours in person at the Naperville site.     Mondelēz International was recognized as one of the Top 100 Intern Programs in the US in 2026 by Yello &  WayUp  and one of the Best Companies for New Graduates by Forbes.        s an  organization  we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Join our  Taste  The  Future  Program ; our  fast paced and ever-changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and empower you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can   lean in   and speak up and bring your own flavor!         As part of Manufacturing,   you’ll   use your skills, our   systems,   and a wide array of raw materials to help create the   delicious,   finished   products our consumers love. While taking ownership in your area of work,   you’ll   also ensure the safety of yourself and your colleagues while producing our top-quality products reliably and efficiently within our integrated supply chain.   As a Manufacturing Co-Op,   you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, working closely with site engineering, operations, and production teams to improve the efficiency, reliability, and overall performance of manufacturing processes.   A significant portion   of the   program   will be spent on the production floor, building an understanding of how products are manufactured,   observing   day-to-day operations, attending production and control meetings, and   identifying   opportunities to improve how our lines and equipment operate.     Throughout the   co-op , you may support projects focused on process optimization, loss analysis, waste reduction, equipment performance, and production efficiency. This could include analyzing production data and line performance,   identifying   sources of downtime or material loss, investigating root causes, and partnering with site teams to develop and implement solutions.   Co-Ops   may also   have the opportunity to   lead or   participate   in Kaizen events and other continuous improvement initiatives, using methodologies and principles such as Lean Six Sigma, World Class Manufacturing (WCM), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).     Projects may also include updating process maps for specific areas of the plant, evaluating production or