Mechanical Operator

Mars • Chattanooga, TN

11d

About The Position

Mars is seeking a Senior Operator with a mechanical background to join its factory team. In service of the site strategy and day-to-day metrics, the role maintains operational standards and production processes and is responsible for the minute-to-minute coordination, decision-making, and direction of the manufacturing operation. The role ensures products meet brand specifications by making quality and process decisions during manufacture to protect food safety and quality. The Senior Operator role-models ownership mindsets and behaviours and supports and coaches up to 40 associates and contractors during the shift.

Requirements

• GCSE-level education, including O-level Maths and English.
• Two A levels or equivalent; NVQ mechanical training or a mechanical background is required.
• Mechanical background.
• Experience leading or coordinating a small team of associates is desirable.
• FMCG or high-speed production experience is desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading or coordinating a small team of associates.
• Experience in FMCG or high-speed production.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor operators and, where applicable, coach them to ensure ROC sheets contain clear and accurate timings, issues, actions, technical input, and root-cause information where possible.
• Ensure JTMs take place and the correct people attend.
• Ensure standard running conditions are met at all times.
• Represent Operations in Daily FMOS meetings and lead Weekly FMOS meetings as required.
• Create a weekly crewing plan that allocates non-core running crew to tasks such as Hygiene, Quality, Ownership, TMS, and Safety.
• Ensure QSSM compliance throughout the factory and issue QSSM amendments as required, liaising with R&D.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.
• Learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
• Opportunity to work with diverse and talented Associates guided by the Five Principles.
• Work for a purpose-driven company striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED