Value Stream Manager/ Production Manager - Combos - Albany, GA

Mars • Albany, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Value Stream Manager leads and integrates the efforts of operating teams across multiple shifts to ensure that products are safely manufactured in a quality and food safe environment. The VSM is responsible for efficiently and effectively leading the area within cost targets to produce sufficient quantities to meet our customer’s demands with engaged associates. The Value Stream Manager will also provide leadership and motivation on Strategy, Individual Business Objectives (IBOs), Factory Mars Operating System (FMOS), Manufacturing Supply Excellence (MSE), assets, and Associate Development. This role is a key member of the Site Leadership Team and as required, may act as the sole authority over all area assets and activities during periods of Site Director absence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree OR high school diploma with 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing leadership
• 6 years total business experience within manufacturing leadership
• Thorough technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, controls and consumer products.
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to develop, communicate, and lead a broad team to deliver a strategy.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree
• 5+ years people managerial experience with teams greater than 25 associates, direct and indirect
• 5+ years’ experience with using Lean tools and methodologies and TPM
• Knowledge and experience with associate relations, associate development and team building
• CPG experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the efforts of operating teams of multiple lines or technologies within a Value Stream across multiple shifts in the efficient conversion of materials into quality products in a safe, secure and sanitary manner within the product design specifications and budgets.
• Directly and indirectly lead a cross-functional team in the overall operation of the Value Stream, including Activity Management, Capacity Planning, machine rates, Maintenance and Engineering projects, Research and Development improvements, and Scheduling.
• Assure the ongoing production of safe and defect free products consistent with the Quality Principle of Mars.
• Advocate and actively support the site operating system (FMOS) and continuous improvement programs to effectively deliver business objectives and effectiveness.
• Recommend and implement changes in methods, equipment, systems and organization, as needed, to assure that the objectives of the area are met or exceeded.
• Proactively manage associate relations issues in close coordination with the Talent Acquisitions and Associate Relations groups.
• Guide and direct the hiring, training, retraining, development and motivation of Operations associates following team working principles with a minimum degree of guidance from the Site Director.
• Work with site leadership team to establish short- and long-term goals for site.
• Ensure that open communications are established within and across the various operating teams.
• Coach leadership and resources in the area of technical proficiency to support and Autonomous Work environment.
• Develop a three-year rolling strategy for the Value Stream.
• With the support and participation of the site leadership team, evaluate exempt and non-exempt associate performance.
• Keep abreast of managerial and technical competencies both within and outside Mars Wrigley Confectionery.
• This role is a member of the Site Leadership Team and as such must develop, execute, and maintain activities that drive overall site strategy.
• As a member of the Site Leadership Team, this person is also held responsible to act as a Senior Leader for the plant and for the business.

Benefits

• 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 a company bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager