Shift Manager (Nations

Job Description:

Mars Petcare
- Line 6 Shift Manager
- Columbus, OH

Hiring Manager: Geoff Nations

• Shift: 3rd Red & Blue
• Schedule:
  
  4x7: 2.2.3 rotation
• Hours:
  
  7pm- 730am

The Line 6

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.

• Must have line manager approval
• 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

• 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.

• Technical degree or certifications

• Lead team of 15-22 associates to 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.

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

What will be your key responsibilities?
Part of a shift team of up to 15 associates contribute to achievement of targets.
Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment.
Escalate issues as appropriate, give full and accurate verbal and written handover
Repair mechanical breakdowns using trained knowledge and experience.

What can you expect from Mars?
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.