Shift Operations Manager - Lean, Safety & Team Growth

Mars; Leipsic (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Mars Petcare US is seeking an Operations Manager to supervise a multi-line production area on a single shift. The role focuses on safe, efficient, low-cost production while upholding quality standards and company policy.

The Shift Manager will lead teams, coordinate training, and implement policy, with emphasis on continuous improvement, associates development, and technology advancement across the line. Ideal candidates have strong GMP/LEAN background, 5+ years in production with supervisory

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in engineering, basic sciences or business-related disciplines (or equivalent).
• Five years experience in a production environment.
• Three years experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Two years of 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 with all levels.
• Successful completion of a drug and background screen.

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 to meet objectives.
• Lead associate development, hiring, training, retraining, and motivation with a team-based approach.
• Set and measure line performance standards and take corrective action as needed.
• Troubleshoot process/packaging equipment with maintenance resources to achieve performance targets.
• Maintain open communications and broaden team scope and responsibility.
• Advise on technology advancement and improvement strategies for the line/area.
• Evaluate associate performance and support their development plans.
• Stay current with managerial and technical competencies within Mars Petcare US.

Skills

LEAN/TPM experience

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Ambiguity tolerance

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/business

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Internet software

Email

Job description

Mars Petcare US is seeking an Operations Manager to supervise a multi-line production area on a single shift. The role focuses on safe, efficient, low-cost production while upholding quality standards and company policy.

The Shift Manager will lead teams, coordinate training, and implement policy, with emphasis on continuous improvement, associates development, and technology advancement across the line. Ideal candidates have strong GMP/LEAN background, 5+ years in production with supervisory