The Production Shift Leader is a shift-based, front-line operations people leader who efficiently improves Quality, Human Safety, and Product Cost Conversion while Engaging and Developing talent. The Production Leaders are responsible for delivering operational targets. They drive safety, quality, continuous improvement, performance management, training, associate development, team engagement and operating results for their assigned area through shift-based leadership of a line or area that exists within a larger Value Stream organization. This manager will implement and enforce established policy, as well as area and organizational strategies.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma with 5+ years of experience in a technical manufacturing continuous improvement environment OR
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, basic science or business-related discipline with 1+ year experience in a technical manufacturing continuous improvement environment
• Proven track record in leadership
• Previous manufacturing experience

Strongly Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, basic science or business-related discipline
• Previous people management experience
• Food, beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices

What will your key responsibilities be?

• Manage the efforts of operating teams of a multi- line, area or technology on one shift in the efficient conversion of materials into quality products in a safe, secure and sanitary manner within the product design specifications.
• Change Agent - Implement changes in methods, equipment, systems and organization, as needed, to assure that the objectives of the line/area are met, and give input and recommendations for such changes by using a Continuous Improvement mindset
• Area Ownership – Collaborate with the rest of the Area Leadership Team (Area Manager or Continuous Improvement Engineer, Continuous Improvement Specialist, Maintenance Coordinator) to create and execute the reliability strategy for area of responsibility
• Coaching – Coach operators to build their functional and leadership capabilities and to drive accountability in safety, Quality and Food Safety, Autonomous Maintenance, and team engagement.
• Line Operations - Coordinate materials, staffing and resources to support line operation and changeovers.
• Standards Implementation and Adherence – Ensure standards are implemented on shift and in area of responsibility through effective communication, change management, consistent reinforcement, and through coaching, guidance, and accountability measures.
• Associate Safety – Ensure safe working conditions as well as safe behaviors and mindsets through the direct implementation of Mars Safety programs and through driving a relentless focus among team of operators
• Food Safety and Product Quality – Ensure the ongoing production of safe and defect free products consistent with the principles of Mars.  HACCP proficiency is required; this manager owns ongoing training and championing of quality goals and improvements at the Area Shift level. 
• Operations Strategy - Participate in the implementation of improvement strategies that will help the line/area perform more effectively in the near term. 

Work Schedule:

• 4 days on, 4 days off.  First 2 days 7am – 7p, and the next 2 days 7pm – 7am and then 4 days off. 

Relocation

• Possible Relocation assistance. Further discussion during interview.

Pay

• Based on Experience