Shift Manager

Mars; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Mars Petcare in Columbus, OH is seeking a Shift Manager to lead a 15-22 person production team in a 2nd and 3rd shift environment. This role focuses on safety, quality, and cost conversion while developing talent in a manufacturing setting.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage hiring and training, coordinate materials and resources for line operations, and support autonomous maintenance. The position offers hybrid work options and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years direct people leadership experience.
• 5+ years in a Continuous Improvement manufacturing environment.
• Ability to deploy training strategies and train others.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 15-22 associates to convert materials into quality products safely and within budget.
• Recommend and implement CI improvements across methods, equipment, and systems.
• Guide teams through Autonomous Maintenance (AM).
• Manage people: hiring, coaching, training, and performance reviews.

Skills

People leadership

Continuous Improvement

Training strategies

Safety & Quality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Email

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 associates to 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