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 Petcare in Columbus, OH is seeking a Shift Manager to lead a 15-22 person production team across a 12-hour shift, driving safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, CI experience, and the development of talent. Strong training skills and proficiency with MS Office are beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent education required.
• 3+ years of direct people leadership experience.
• 5+ years working in a Continuous Improvement manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Training & development

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

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.

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