Production Shift Manager - Nights

Mars•Fremont, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Shift Manager is a shift-based, front-line operations people manager responsible for delivering operational targets and leading approximately 17–25 direct associates at the Royal Canin plant in Fremont, Nebraska. The role drives safety, quality, continuous improvement, performance management, associate development, team engagement, and operating results through hands-on leadership of night-shift production. The manager coordinates short-term floor activities within established guidelines and standards to produce high-quality pet food safely and efficiently. The role partners with the 24-hour Area Leadership Team to support area continuous improvement and implement the Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) program. The scheduled shift is 6:00 PM–6:30 AM on a rotating 2/2/3 schedule, with occasional schedule flexibility to support business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work the night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM on a rotating 2/2/3 schedule.
Ability to occasionally flex schedules to support business needs.
Physical ability to climb stairs and ladders and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree; an advanced degree is a plus.
At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role leading teams.
At least 1 year of experience in food production or a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience with Quality and HACCP concepts, plant sanitation practices, and procedures.
Strong knowledge of industrial safety standards and OSHA requirements; certification preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel, internet software, and email.

Responsibilities

Manage multi-line, area, or technology operating teams to convert raw materials into high-quality pet food safely, securely, and sanitarily while meeting product specifications.
Implement changes to methods, equipment, systems, and organization using a continuous improvement mindset to meet area objectives.
Lead or participate in MSE Pillars; support implementation of Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Integrated Work Teams (IWTs); and ensure accurate reliability data collection.
Collaborate with the Area Leadership Team—including the Area Manager, Continuous Improvement Engineer/Specialist, and Maintenance Coordinator—to create and execute the area reliability strategy.
Coach operators to develop functional and managerial capabilities and promote accountability in safety, Quality & Food Safety, Autonomous Maintenance, and team engagement.
Coordinate materials, staffing, and technical resources for line operations, changeovers, preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment troubleshooting.
Implement and maintain operational standards through communication, change management, reinforcement, and accountability measures.
Implement Mars Safety programs and promote safe working conditions, behaviors, mindsets, and a zero-accident culture.
Ensure delivery of safe, defect-free products; champion quality goals and HACCP standards; and own ongoing shift-level training and quality improvements.
Manage associate relations and support a high-engagement environment, including hiring, training, development, and motivation of operations associates.
Establish line and individual performance standards and goals, measure results, take corrective actions, and report KPIs.
Identify risks proactively and lead on-shift incident resolution, prioritizing and assigning resources to address escalated issues.