Shift Manager

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Up to 6% 401(k) match

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Short/Long-Term Disability

18 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Shift Manager for our Petcare operations. This role leads 15–22 associates, drives safety, quality, and cost improvements, and develops talent in a high‑speed production environment.

You will deploy training, manage schedules, coordinate materials and resources, and guide autonomous maintenance while ensuring budgets and design specs are met. The position requires 12‑hour shifts and strong CI background.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• 3+ years of direct people leadership experience.
• 5+ years working in a Continuous Improvement manufacturing environment.
• Ability to deploy training strategies and train others.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint) and email.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of 15–22 associates to efficiently convert materials into quality products with safety, sanitation and budget adherence.
• Recommend and implement CI improvements in methods, equipment, systems, safety, product quality and organization.
• Guide teams through Autonomous Maintenance (AM).
• People management including hiring, coaching, training and evaluating associate performance and development plans.
• Coordinate materials, staffing, and resources for efficient line operations and changeovers.
• Handle additional ad hoc tasks as needed.

Skills

People leadership

Continuous Improvement

Training delivery

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

MS PowerPoint

Email

Job description

Job Description:

Mars Petcare- Shift Manager– Columbus, OH

• Pay: Based on experience between $89K- 100K

• This site manufactures petfood.

Shift Schedule:

• Shift: Hybrid 2nd & 3rd

• Schedule: Monday- Friday

• Hours: 7pm- 3:30am

Description of Role:

The Shift Manager is an operations people leader who efficiently improves Human Safety, Quality, and Conversion Costs while Engaging and Developing talent in the production facility.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent education

• 3+ years of direct people leadership experience

• 5+ years working in a Continuous Improvement manufacturing environment

• Ability to effectively deploy training strategies and to directly train others.

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint) and email

Physical Requirements:

• Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)

• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.

• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.

• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours

• Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions

• Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical degree or certifications

What will be my key responsibilities?

• Lead team of 15-22 associatesto efficiently convert materials into quality products ensuring safety, security, sanitation, and adherence to design specifications and budgets.

• Recommend and implement CI improvements in methods, equipment, systems, safety, product quality and the organization.

• Guide teams through Autonomous Maintenance (AM)

• People management including hiring, coaching, training and evaluating associate performance and create development plans aligned with career goals.

• Assist Production Leads in coordinating materials, staffing, and resources for efficient line operations and changeovers.

• Handle additional ad hoc tasks as needed.

Total Rewards

• Starting Pay: Based on experience between $89-100K

• Annual Bonus and Merit Increases

• Benefits Starting Day One:

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental

  • Up to 6% 401(k) match

  • Vacation time

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Short/Long-Term Disability

  • 18 weeks parental leave