Job Level Descriptor: Has advanced skills, typically gained through a combination of job-related training/education and considerable work experience • May act as a lead, coordinating the work of others • Works autonomously within established procedures and practices • Has developed a specialized level of skill to perform assigned tasks This is typically a job with more authority and responsibility at this job level. It should be selected to recognize differences which are not enough to be represented by a separate job level, such as increased proficiency in skills/competencies to perform responsibilities, greater impact to the business unit, customer, segment, geography, etc. May also provide guidance or leadership to other Associates. Job Family Group: Supply The design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand and measuring performance globally. Job Family: Plant Operations Operations Management leads and integrates the efforts of a single team or multiple teams across all shifts responsible for all quality, safety, cost, reliability and quantity of the line or lines which make up the value stream. Responsible for sound people management, problem solving and project management skills. Is responsible for producing finished goods or sub-assemblies for finished goods. They can be a machine operator or a team leader who helps coordinate activities and effectiveness of a group of machine operators as they complete their shift schedules. Manufacturing Production Manufacturing Production focus on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production (i.e., machining, processing, assembly, or packaging) equipment including: •Operating machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards •Moving, packing, and sorting raw materials or finished goods •Monitoring the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products •Maintaining accurate daily production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis

Job Description

Are you an experienced Operator looking for your next challenge? If so, here at Mars we now have an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Operator to come and join our factory team! If you have a mechanical background and are looking for the opportunity to lead a passionate team of associates whilst also being given the chance to develop and progress personally then look at the below!

In service of the site strategy and delivery of the day to day metrics the job holder will maintain operational standards and production processes being responsible for the minute to minute co-ordination, decision-making, and driving of the manufacturing operation. To ensure the quality of our products meet the Brand specifications, able to make quality and process decisions during manufacture to ensure food safety and quality is met. The Sr. Operator will also role model the ownership mind sets and behaviors and support and coach up to 40 associates and contractors during the shift time frame.

What are we looking for?

· Educated to GCSE level (O level in Maths & English).Two A levels or equivalent i,e NVQ

· Mechanical training or background is a must.

· Experience leading / coordinating a small team of associates - again desirable.

· Experience in FMCG / High speed production – desirable.

What will be your key responsibilities?

· Continuously monitors and where applicable coaches operators to ensure ROC sheets provide clear and accurate data including Timings, Issue, Actions, Technical Input and where possible Root Cause

· Ensures JTMs take place and the correct people attend

· Ensures standard running conditions are always met & represents operations in Daily and lead Weekly FMOS meetings as required

· Creates weekly crewing plan to ensure non-core running crew are allocated tasks eg. Hygiene, Quality, Ownership, TMS and Safety

· Ensure QSSM compliance throughout factory and issue QSSM amendments as required whilst liaising with R&D.

What can you expect from Mars?

· Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.

· Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

· Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

· An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

· Job Title Default

Operator

· Job Level

Business Operations-B4

· Job Family

Plant Operations - Manufacturing Production

· Referral Payment Plan

· Associate Referral

About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.​​​​​​​

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