Shift Operations Leader: Lean Manufacturing & Team Growth

Mars; Ohl (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five Principles

Mars University

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Mars in United States, Pennsylvania, is seeking an Operations Manager to supervise a multi-production area on a single shift. You will coordinate short-term activities within guidelines to deliver high-quality, low-cost products safely and efficiently.

You will lead teams, train associates, enforce policy, and drive improvements. Key qualifications include a degree, 5 years in production, 3 years supervisory, 2 years LEAN/TPM, GMP knowledge, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, basic sciences or business preferred.
• Five years production experience.
• Three years supervisory/managerial experience.
• Two years LEAN or TPM experience.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Area and 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team Management

Change management

Safety awareness

GMP knowledge

Project management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

MS Office

LEAN/ TPM tools

Job description

Mars in United States, Pennsylvania, is seeking an Operations Manager to supervise a multi-production area on a single shift. You will coordinate short-term activities within guidelines to deliver high-quality, low-cost products safely and efficiently.

You will lead teams, train associates, enforce policy, and drive improvements. Key qualifications include a degree, 5 years in production, 3 years supervisory, 2 years LEAN/TPM, GMP knowledge, and strong communication.