Project Manager

mars; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a PMO leader to guide site transformational projects and coordinate among local, regional, and global teams. You will help develop the site masterplan, support the leadership team, and drive performance improvements aligned with the site's strategy and OPEX roadmaps.

As a member of the site leadership team, you will oversee governance, change management, and associate development, while ensuring GMP compliance and effective communication with cross-functional partners across

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in engineering, sciences, or business
• 6 years' production/business experience
• Experience in a managerial role
• Project management experience
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Experience with TPM/Lean/Continuous Improvement as a leader
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Understanding of plant functions and cross-functional work
• Successful completion of drug and background screen

Responsibilities

• CVS – Understand/Contribute/Participate in CVS Team and process
• Contribute to daily operations challenges through FMOS as adviser to ensure site performs
• Contribute to QFS standards via leadership and participation in meetings, audits, etc., and lead related programs
• Advocate and support FMOS and continuous improvement programs to deliver site objectives
• Lead and participate in site leadership pillar and site strategy execution
• Recommend and implement changes in methods, equipment, systems, and organization to meet site objectives
• Drive associate engagement and development planning with leadership team
• Establish short- and long-term site goals and measure progress and results

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Cross-functional work

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent in engineering/science/business

Job description

Job Description:

The PMO leads and integrates site transformational projects through site and regional functions. The projects are specific to the site strategy (project lead, site masterplan, leadership team member, coordination of site activities, liaise between local/regional/global teams), as well as changing dynamics to ensure site resources, capability and performance goals are met. The PMO will be an active leadership team member and contribute to the site strategy, OPEX roadmap(s), IBOs, MSE and associate development.

What are we looking for?

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Engineering, basic sciences or business-related disciplines
• 6 years' experience in a Production/business experience
• Experience in a managerial role
• Project Management experience
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Experience in TPM/Lean/Continuous Improvement methodology as a leader
• Ability to convey communications clearly and concisely.
• Understanding of major functions within the plant and the ability to work directly with all levels and functions.
• Successful completion of a drug and background screen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree
• Thorough technical knowledge of process, equipment, controls and products.
• Thorough knowledge of CVS
• Knowledge of Food and Drug Laws, OSHA requirements
• ADKAR Change Management
• Minimum 3-year experience in a food production environment
• Minimum 5 years in a Production Environment
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Project Management/Project Management Certification
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, internet software, e-mail
• Ability to work any shift as needed.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• CVS - Understand/Contribute/Participate in Commissioning, Validation and Start Up (CVS) Team and process.
• Conversion - Contribute/participate in the daily operations challenges (through FMOS) as a thought partner and advisor to ensure the site overcomes challenges and drives results through a service mindset.
• Food Safety and Quality - contribute to Q&FS standards through leadership and participation in meetings, audits, etc. and contribute to projects and lead strategies as assigned that pertain to site Q&FS compliance and programs.
• Mars Supply Excellence - Advocate and actively support the site operating system (FMOS) and continuous improvement programs to effectively deliver business objectives and effectiveness. Participate in Value Stream information flow development and standard escalation processes as required. Proactively participate and coach site associates. Participate in at least 2 pillars and be the backup lead of 1 pillar. As a part of the site leadership team, actively lead and participate in site's leadership pillar and contribute in the execution of the site's compelling business need and supporting strategies.
• Change Agent - Recommend and implement changes in methods, equipment, systems, and organization, as needed, to assure that the objectives of the factory are met or exceeded. Deliver project objectives through leading and influencing to gain cooperation from other departments (Health, Safety & Environmental, Engineering, Quality & Food Safety, Finance, Commercial and Scheduling/Logistics). Participate with site leadership to execute changes across the site. Partner with regional functions to champion changes and projects that will drive the site SSIP at pace.
• Associate Advocacy - Drive Associate engagement through LS Pillar participation and the foundation of teamwork and individual accountability. Utilize the High-Performance Collaboration model as a method to drive team behavior both within projects and across the site. Be and advocate for development planning and succession planning sessions with the leadership team.
• Goal Setting and Measurement - Work with site leadership team to establish short- and long-term goals for site. Align on appropriate activities to achieve those goals. Establish project specific performance goals based on developed or assigned site related strategic projects; measure, control, take corrective action and report results as appropriate in all projects/strategies within responsibility. Annually assist in development of site strategy.
• Communications - Ensure that open communications are established within and across the various project teams and stakeholders. Keep the Site Director informed as needed of project status. Provide inputs per escalation protocols including up to VP of Manufacturing/Engineering, Planning Director, Segment Planner, Quality Director, Safety Director, IE Director, and Engineering Director.
• Site Strategy - Actively participate in the development of a 3-year rolling strategy for the site.
• Personal Development - Keep abreast of managerial and technical competencies both within and outside Royal Canin. Proactively seek opportunities and incorporate into annual development plans. Actively work with Site Director to pursue personal development opportun