Job descriptionGive & Go Prepared Foods Corp.
is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading, and growing, North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, including two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™.
It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future!
Job Overview Responsible for leading a team to enable operational excellence and proactive risk management through cross‑functional collaboration, process optimization, and the implementation of best practices that strengthen risk and control culture.
Key Responsibilities Policy Facilitation, Process Improvement & Automation initiatives:
Identify and champion opportunities for business process efficiencies, optimization and automation, leveraging technology to streamline operations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by coordinating cross‑functional teams and managing related projects to enhance operational effectiveness, promoting a culture of proactive risk management and control awareness.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to facilitate the development, revision and effectiveness of company policies and procedures related to business processes, operational efficiency and integrated risk management.
Ensure Mondelez and Give & Go policies are clearly communicated, understood, and consistently applied throughout the organization.
Business Process Optimization & Strategy Framework
Partner with Give & Go business process owners and relevant functions (ie. Mondelez NA internal control and Internal Audit, MSC Risk Resilience team) to support the design, documentation and continuous improvement of critical business processes aligned with Mondelez and Give & Go policies.
Facilitate training and adoption of new and existing process documentation, ensuring they accurately reflect current operations and align with organizational objectives (ie. SAP implementation).
Regularly assess and coordinate efforts to maintain an effective framework that supports operational efficiency and integrates risk management considerations to reflect changes in business processes, systems, and Mondelez policies.
Risk Coordination & Mitigation Support
Support Internal Controls team’s enterprise‑wide risk assessment by coordinating with business process owners to facilitate the identification, evaluation and prioritization of financial and operational risks within the relevant processes.
Collaborate with business process owners to support the development and implementation of effective mitigation strategies and action plans in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Monitor the progress of remediation efforts and report on key risk indicators to Give & Go leadership.
Operational Compliance & Governance Facilitation
Support and coordinate adherence to established Give & Go and Mondelez company policies, procedures and relevant external regulations across business processes.
Act as a key liaison, coordinating information flow and support for reviews conducted by external auditors, internal audit, internal controls and other stakeholders ensuring proper documentation and understanding of processes.
Stay current with regulatory changes, industry best practices relevant to business processes, operational efficiency, and integrated risk management.
Training & Awareness
Partner with relevant teams to support the development and delivery of training programs fostering a culture of operational excellence, risk awareness and compliance with established processes and controls.
Team Leadership & Collaboration.
Lead and manage a team of two professionals focused on business process enablement and project coordination.
Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams including Finance, IT, Operations, Legal, Internal Controls, and MSC Risk Resilience and other departments to drive integrated process solutions and foster effective risk management practices.
Present insights, project updates and recommendations to Give & Go senior management.
Actively live and role‑model our Leadership competencies by holding self and function (including all direct report people leaders) accountable for creating a positive work environment and culture through administration of our People Processes and Tools.
Performance Management: Ensure proper onboarding and development of all staff by completing induction process, coaching and developing capabilities, executing PDP start/mid‑year dialogues and performance calibration, and engaging in corrective action when required.
Talent & Succession: Participate in and develop succession plans adhering to the MDLZ STR process.
Training: Ensure completion of function compliance training.
Compensation: Make recommendations for staff merit and bonus targets (where applicable).
Engagement: Ensure an engaged workforce through strategic workforce planning and creation/execution of employee survey action plans.
Company Values (RDQAS): Lead by example upholding the values and holding others accountable for the same.
The Recipe For Success
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in business process management, operational risk management, project management, internal controls, audit or related financial/accounting or operational roles, preferably within a large or mid‑size organization.
5+ years in a leadership or management role with experience leading cross‑functional projects.
Demonstrated expertise in coordinating and driving process optimization initiatives.
Familiarity with internal control frameworks (COSO) and financial reporting regulations (SOX) is beneficial, with an understanding of how they integrate with broader business processes.
Certifications: Professional certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional), Lean Six Sigma, CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor).
Technical expertise: Strong understanding of business process methodologies, risk management principles and project management techniques. Familiarity with financial reporting regulations (GAAP, COSO, SOX) to effectively integrate these considerations into process design and risk mitigation discussions.
Analytical skills: Strong analytical, problem‑solving and critical thinking abilities, with an eye for detail.
Communication: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders at all levels including senior leadership.
Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team (if applicable) and influence stakeholders across different functions.
Project management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Strategic thinking: Ability to understand broader business context, align process and risk initiatives with strategic objectives.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to a fast‑paced and evolving business environment.
Integrity: Unquestionable ethics, integrity and commitment to governance principles.
Software proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word; experience with governance, risk and compliance (GRC) software is a plus.
What We Can Offer
As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that are unique, people‑focused and core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give & Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@giveandgo.com, citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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