Shift Manager (Cannery)
Mars · USA-Ohio-Columbus, United States
Job Description:
Mars Petcare- Shift Manager (Cannery)- Columbus, OH (KKC)
- Hiring Manager: Liz Springer
Shift Schedule:
Shift: 3rd (Nights)
Schedule: Monday- Friday
Hours: 11pm- 7:30am
Description of Role:
The Shift Manager in the Cannery area is a people-focused operations leader responsible for efficiently improving and delivering human safety, operational targets, quality, and conversion costs. They actively engage and develop their team of shift-based associates to drive performance and foster growth.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements
- Cross bid or OAP form submitted if applicable
- 2+ years of direct people leadership experience
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with executing continuous improvement initiatives
- Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP concepts and plant sanitation procedures
- Ability to develop and deploy training strategies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.), internet browsers, and email
- Proficient in communication with a cell phone
Physical Requirements:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical degree or certification
- Technical knowledge of process, equipment, controls and products in manufacturing
- Forklift experience
What will be your Key Responsibilities?
- Lead team of 16-20 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.
- Coordinate with other departments such as maintenance, quality, safety, training, CI, etc.
- Strive to achieve core KPI's relevant to safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Handle additional ad hoc tasks as needed.