Value Stream Manager

Mars UK; Solan; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars UK is seeking a Production Manager in Solan to lead factory operations, drive performance, and transform culture. You will oversee safety, quality, and compliance while guiding a high-performing team to meet KPIs and cost targets.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and deployment of Mars Principles across manufacturing operations. A senior experience profile and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or MBA in Operations is required.
• 8–10 years of manufacturing leadership experience with direct reports.
• Experience with Mars Principles or similar culture and process frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong operational leadership ensuring safety, quality and compliance.
• Drive and sustain KPIs like OEE, production schedule adherence, yield and productivity.
• Lead culture, capability and strategic leadership for the site.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using MWS, TPM and Lean methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Chemical/Food tech)

MBA in Operations

Tools

MWS (Mars Work System)

TPM

Lean

Job description

Job Description:

Job Purpose/Overview

A dynamic leadership role responsible for driving factory operational performance, leading culture transformation, and developing a high-performing production team. The Production Manager fosters engagement, ownership, accountability, and collaboration while championing operational excellence through continuous improvement and adherence to Mars Principles, Mindset & Behaviours, standards & processes. The role is critical to delivering sustainable business results and embedding the Mars Principles across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety, Quality & Compliance

  • Provides strong operational leadership by ensuring full compliance with Safety, Quality, and Food Safety standards in line with Mars principles, policies, and operating requirements.

  • Ensures robust governance, risk management, and adherence to regulatory and Mars compliance requirements across manufacturing operations.

• Operational Performance & Cost Management

  • Drives and sustains operational KPIs, including TRS(OEE), Production Schedule Adherence, Material Yield, Value Leadership Savings, Productivity, Efficiency, and other critical operational performance measures.

  • Optimizes manufacturing resources, cost performance, and asset utilization to deliver business targets.

• Culture, Capability & Strategic Leadership

  • Leads and aligns all Operations Associates with the site strategy, driving engagement, capability development, and execution of annual business plans and objectives.

  • Manages, coaches, and develops Operations Associates while implementing WOW practices that accelerate results delivery; serves as the FMOS(Factory Management Operating System) Leader for plant.

  • Promotes a high-performance culture of engagement, ownership, accountability, and collaboration.

  • Serves as a key member of the Factory Management Team, contributing to strategic decision-making and initiatives that support the plant's desired future state.

  • Demonstrates visible leadership and acts as a role model for Mars Principles, Mindsets & Behaviors

• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

  • Fosters and embeds a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset across aspects of operational performance, including KPI delivery, management systems, and ways of working.

  • Leads Operational Excellence initiatives through MWS(Mars Work System), TPM, Lean, and loss elimination methodologies to drive sustainable improvements and world-class manufacturing performance.

  • Works closely with Engineering/Maintenance, QFS, Supply Chain, HR, and Finance teams to resolve operational challenges, deliver business objectives, and drive sustainable improvements.

Job Specifications/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Chemical/Food tech), Or MBA in Operations

• At least 8-10 years of manufacturing experience, with a proven track record of leading and developing direct reports in reputable organizations.

• Preferred Candidate could be from a premier engineering college