Shift Manager (Brooks)

Mars Incorporated in; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick pay

Maternity & Parental Leave

Annual bonus

Job summary

Mar Petcare in Kansas City, MO seeks a Shift Manager - Nights to oversee a multi-line production area on one shift. You will lead teams, ensure safety, quality and efficiency, and drive continuous improvement in line with product design specs.

The role emphasizes coaching, training and policy enforcement, with opportunities to apply GMP/HACCP knowledge. This entry‑level supervisory position offers competitive benefits, development potential and a path to advanced manufacturing leadership.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent, preferably in engineering, sciences or business.
• Five years experience in production.
• Three years experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Working knowledge of GMP.
• Ability to convey communications clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage operating teams on one shift to convert materials into quality products safely and efficiently.
• Recommend and implement changes in methods, equipment, systems and organization.
• Develop and motivate associates; coordinate training and ensure policy adherence.
• Set line performance standards and measure results; drive improvements.

Skills

GMP knowledge

HACCP concepts

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email

Internet software

Job description

Mar Petcare is looking for a Shift Manager - Nights to join our business at a manufacturing plant in Kansas City, Mo.

As part of our overall total compensation package, Mars Petcare offers a competitive benefits package to all associates which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) up to three weeks of vacation, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.

This is an entry level ShiftManager position which supervises multi- production area on one shift of operation. This manager will coordinate the short-term activities of this area within established guidelines and standards to produce the highest quality, lowest cost product in the safest and most efficient manner.

The Shift Manager will facilitate teams in his/her area of responsibility and conduct or coordinate the necessary training for both the individual associates and the team. This manager will implement and enforce established policy and strategy.

Continuous improvement is a key aspect of this role. It will be accomplished through developing and maintaining an organization that demonstrates improvement by continuously driving faults lower.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Conversion - Manage the efforts of operating teams of a multi- line, area or technology on one shift in the efficient conversion of materials into quality products in a safe, secure and sanitary manner within the product design specifications.
• Change Agent - Recommend and implement changes in methods, equipment, systems and organization, as needed, to assure that the objectives of the line/area are met.
• Associate Advocacy - Manage associate relations issues and guide and direct the hiring, training, retraining, development and motivation of Operations associates following self-managed, team working principles with a minimum degree of guidance from the Operations Manager. Gallup Engagement surveys will be used to determine individual effectiveness in this area and assure site to site consistency.
• Goal Setting and Measurement - With the general guidance of the Operations Manager and through Operations teams, establish line performance standards and goals, and measure, control, take corrective action and report results as appropriate.
• Troubleshooting - At this stage of technical development, and under the general guidance of the Operations Manager, the Line Manager utilizes the technical resources on shift for the preventive maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of process/packaging equipment problems, with the objective of effectively using these resources to achieve desired performance levels.
• Communications - Ensure that open communications are established and that opportunities to broaden the scope and responsibility of Operations teams/associates are undertaken.
• Technology Advancement - Advise the Operations Manager when opportunities exist for moving the line/area forward in technological change.
• Operations Strategy - Participate with the Operations Manager in the implementation of improvement strategies that will help the line/area perform more effectively in the near term.
• Associate Development - Evaluate associate performance and develop, in conjunction with associate's plans, to challenge their potential.
• Personal Development - Keep abreast of the managerial and technical competencies, both within and outside Mars Petcare US.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent, preferably in one of the Engineering, basic sciences or business related disciplines preferred.
• Five (5) years experience in a production environment.
• Three (3) years experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience working in Quality & Food Safety.
• Demonstrated experience working in safety.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in a food production environment.
• Minimum seven (7) years in a production environment.
• Minimum five (5) years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Project Management.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, Internet software, e-mail.
• Ability to work any shift as needed.
• Ability to tolerate an ambiguous environment.
• Functional knowledge and understanding of HACCP concepts.
• Experience in plant sanitation practices and procedures.
• Bilingual - Ability to communicate clearly in Spanish a plus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.