Production Leader Cams Night Shift

Mars•Gainesville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Leader is a shift-based, front-line operations people leader with on average around 15 direct reports. The Production Leader drives safety, quality, continuous improvement, performance management, associate development, team engagement and operating results. The Production Leader is responsible for building an effective team and managing the training and organizational strategies.

Requirements

Must meet time in role (12+ months)
Must have approval from line manager to apply
Must currently be in good standing
High School Diploma or GED
3+ years in a supervisory or people leadership role within manufacturing.
3-5 years of overall manufacturing experience.
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across functions.
Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and continuous improvement principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes ambiguous environment.

Nice To Haves

A degree related to Engineering, basic sciences, or technical discipline.
4+ years in a manufacturing setting
3+ years in a people manager position
Functional knowledge and understanding of HACCP concepts.
Experience in plant sanitation practices and procedures
OSHA experience or certification

Responsibilities

Manage and lead your team while following production, quality, and safety standards as well as the 5 Principles.
Recommend and implement continuous improvement changes and strategies in methods, equipment, and systems.
Lead or participate in Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) Pillars: autonomous maintenance (AM), autonomous work teams (AWTs), preventive maintenance (PM).
Repair and troubleshooting of process/packaging equipment problems.
Coordinate materials, staffing and resources to support line operation and changeovers.
Manage associate relations related to hiring, training, coaching, engaging, retaining, developing and performance direct reports to build their functional and leadership capabilities.
Proactively identify risks and opportunities as well as reactively lead on-shift incident.
Participate in the implementation of improvement strategies that will help the line/area perform more effectively.