Value Stream Manager

Mars; Solan; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India seeks a Production Manager to drive factory performance, lead culture transformation, and develop a high-performing production team. You will champion operational excellence through continuous improvement aligned with Mars Principles, Mindset & Behaviours, standards and processes.

The role requires 8–10 years of manufacturing leadership, with a focus on safety, quality, and cost management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Chemical/Food tech), or MBA in Operations.
• At least 8–10 years of manufacturing experience and proven track record of leading and developing direct reports.
• Preferred candidate from a premier engineering college

Responsibilities

• Provide strong safety, quality and food safety governance across manufacturing operations.
• Drive and sustain operational KPIs (TRS OEE, production schedule adherence, yield, productivity, efficiency).
• Optimize resources, cost performance and asset utilization to meet targets.
• Lead culture, capability development and alignment with site strategy; coach and develop Operations Associates.
• Embed continuous improvement mindset and lead initiatives using Lean, TPM and Mars Work System.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety & compliance

People development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

MBA in Operations

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.

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