Senior Mechanical Operator - Lead Fast-Paced FMCG Shift

Royal Canin USA Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University access

Job summary

Mars USA is seeking a Sr. Operator to join our factory team in Chattanooga. If you have a mechanical background and are ready to lead a passionate group of associates on a shift, this is your next challenge.

You will coordinate day-to-day operations, make quality and process decisions to meet food safety and brand specs, and coach up to 40 colleagues and contractors.

This role offers hands-on leadership, opportunities for growth, and a competitive salary with a bonus program.

Qualifications

• Mechanical qualifications or background.
• Experience leading / coordinating a small team of associates.
• Experience in FMCG / High speed production is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitors and coaches operators to ensure data accuracy (timings, actions, root cause).
• Ensures JTMs take place and correct people attend.
• Ensures standard running conditions are met and represents operations in Daily and Weekly FMOS meetings.
• Creates weekly crewing plan to allocate tasks (Hygiene, Quality, Ownership, TMS, Safety).
• Ensures QSSM compliance and liaises with R&D for amendments.

Skills

Mechanical background

Leadership / team coordination

FMCG / high-speed production

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Two A levels or NVQ

Job description

Mars USA is seeking a Sr. Operator to join our factory team in Chattanooga. If you have a mechanical background and are ready to lead a passionate group of associates on a shift, this is your next challenge.

You will coordinate day-to-day operations, make quality and process decisions to meet food safety and brand specs, and coach up to 40 colleagues and contractors.

This role offers hands-on leadership, opportunities for growth, and a competitive salary with a bonus program.