Job Description:
People leader at an engaged, performing manufacturing site.
Development and career progression opportunities in the future.
Rotating Shift pattern with 7 day breaks every 6 weeks.
Relocation Assistance possible.
Family owned, family focused, and family orientated.
Are you a natural leader with a passion for cultivating talent and driving operational success? We're seeking a motivated and experienced Shift Manager who excels in managing production staff, optimizing processes, and maintaining a positive and productive work environment. In this role, you will be leading and coaching your team and managing their day-to-day performance and development to ensure all production objectives are achieved.
What will be your key responsibilities?
Lead, develop and motivate a diverse team of production staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
Oversee daily production activities, ensuring that processes run smoothly and that production targets are consistently achieved.
Address and resolve any issues or conflicts within the team promptly and effectively.
Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify opportunities for professional development and growth for team members.
Prioritize and manage tasks within the designated area to ensure the plant starts on time and learning curves are being met.
Develop and implement continuous improvement activities that address safety, quality and efficiency.
Plan, direct and coordinate team members during dry & wet commissioning and product/process validation, to meet established specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards.
Develop plans & production schedules, allocating labor/capital resources.
Liaise with the Reliability, Safety, Quality, Supply, R&D, Project & Site Engineering & Logistics teams.
Knowledge & Experience:
Continuous improvement mindset, growth mindset & behaviours with a passion for leadership demonstrated.
Ability to lean into tough conversations, performance management and disciplinary whilst also driving development, motivation and progression.
Proven experience in a people management role, with a track record of successfully leading and developing teams.
Manufacturing experience preferred but not essential.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and engage a diverse team.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Experience with production planning and process optimization.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
What we stand for:
Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.
About Us:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We have been making products for people (and the pets that people love- we proudly take care of half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses) for more than 100 years. We're behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS, SNICKERS, EXTRA, ECLIPSE, PEDIGREE, WHISKAS, DOLMIO, UNCLE BEN'S and MASTERFOODS ROYAL CANIN. We are committed to a sustainable tomorrow through our sustainable in a generation plan that addresses a healthy planet, thriving people and a nourishing wellbeing. Together, our 125,000+ Employees are inspired to take action every day towards the world we want tomorrow.
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