CVS Shift Manager

Mars•Columbus, OH

2d•$90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mars Petcare in Columbus, OH is looking for a CVS Shift Manager Pay and Benefits Information Below What do we Manufacture? Pedigree, Cesar, Nutro, Royal Canin, Iams, Whiskas, Sheba, Greenies and Temptations treats. What is the required shift? Monday- Friday 1st and 2nd Shift (flexible pending business/associate needs) 1st Shift: 7am- 4pm 2nd Shift: 11am-7pm Job Purpose: The CVS Shift Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operational activities and CVS (Commissioning, Validation, and Start-Up) processes during assigned shifts, ensuring that safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity targets are consistently met. This role manages frontline associates, coordinates resources, resolves operational issues, and ensures full compliance with MARS policies and procedures. What are we looking for? Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing operations Prior supervisory experience of a team of 4 associates or more TPM/MSE background Physical Requirements: Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.) Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping. Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment. Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum 8 hours/ shift). Ability to work in a variety manufacturing environments and non-temperature-controlled rooms (hot, cold, wet, etc). Ability to read, write, speak and understand English Preferred Qualifications: Associate’s, Bachelor’s or technical degree/certification Experience supporting CVS, commissioning, validation, or line start-up activities Key Responsibilities: Supervise and support operational staff up to10-20 associates to ensure smooth workflow while achieving shift targets related to productivity, quality, and service levels. Monitor workflows, staffing levels, and equipment performance Enforce health, safety, and compliance standards consistently. Promptly address operational issues, incidents, and escalations to minimize disruptions. Coach, train, and motivate team members to sustain high performance and engagement. Track key performance indicators (KPIs), prepare shift reports, and communicate results to management. Support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization efforts. Support Manufacturing System Excellence (MSE) programs, CVS Activities, and implement Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives. Verify completion of pre-start checks, documentation, and readiness reviews. Support execution of start-up trials, changeovers, and validation runs. Total Rewards: Based on experience starting at $90K+ Annual bonus pay out Annual merit increases Medical, vision & dental- Starts day one! Up to 6% 401K match Vacation time Tuition reimbursement Short/Long Term disability 18 weeks parental leave 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. 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. Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
5+ years’ experience in manufacturing operations
Prior supervisory experience of a team of 4 associates or more
TPM/MSE background
Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.)
Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping.
Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment.
Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum 8 hours/ shift).
Ability to work in a variety manufacturing environments and non-temperature-controlled rooms (hot, cold, wet, etc).
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Nice To Haves

Associate’s, Bachelor’s or technical degree/certification
Experience supporting CVS, commissioning, validation, or line start-up activities

Responsibilities

Supervise and support operational staff up to10-20 associates to ensure smooth workflow while achieving shift targets related to productivity, quality, and service levels.
Monitor workflows, staffing levels, and equipment performance
Enforce health, safety, and compliance standards consistently.
Promptly address operational issues, incidents, and escalations to minimize disruptions.
Coach, train, and motivate team members to sustain high performance and engagement.
Track key performance indicators (KPIs), prepare shift reports, and communicate results to management.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization efforts.
Support Manufacturing System Excellence (MSE) programs, CVS Activities, and implement Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
Verify completion of pre-start checks, documentation, and readiness reviews.
Support execution of start-up trials, changeovers, and validation runs.

Benefits

Based on experience starting at $90K+
Annual bonus pay out
Annual merit increases
Medical, vision & dental- Starts day one!
Up to 6% 401K match
Vacation time
Tuition reimbursement
Short/Long Term disability
18 weeks parental leave
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.
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.