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Mars UK • USA-Ohio-Columbus | United States of America

Shift Manager

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  $89,000 – $104,000 per annum
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Job Description

Job Description:

Mars Petcare- Shift Manager (Cannery)- Columbus, OH (KKC)

  • Pay: based on experience between $89- 104K
  • This site manufactures petfood: Pedigree, Cesar, Nutro, Iams & Sheba

Shift Schedule:

Monday- Friday 2nd Shift

2nd Shift: 3pm- 1130pm

Description of Role:

The Shift Manager in the Cannery area is a people-focused operations leader responsible for efficiently improving and delivering human safety, operational targets, quality, and conversion costs. They actively engage and develop their team of shift-based associates to drive performance and foster growth.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
  • 3+ years of direct people leadership experience
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with executing continuous improvement initiatives
  • Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP concepts and plant sanitation procedures
  • Ability to develop and deploy training strategies
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.), internet browsers, and email

Physical Requirements:

  • Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
  • Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
  • Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
  • Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours
  • Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions
  • Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Technical degree or certification
  • Technical knowledge of process, equipment, controls and products in manufacturing

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

  • Lead team of 23 associates to efficiently convert materials into quality products ensuring safety, security, sanitation, and adherence to design specifications and budgets.
  • Recommend and implement CI improvements in methods, equipment, systems, safety, product quality and the organization.
  • Guide teams through Autonomous Maintenance (AM)
  • People management including hiring, coaching, training and evaluating associate performance and create development plans aligned with career goals.
  • Assist Production Leads in coordinating materials, staffing, and resources for efficient line operations and changeovers.
  • Handle additional ad hoc tasks as needed.

Total Rewards

  • Starting Pay: based on experience between $89- 104K
  • Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
  • Benefits Starting Day One:
    • Medical, Vision, and Dental
    • Up to 6% 401(k) match
    • Vacation time
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Short/Long-Term Disability
    • 18 weeks parental leave

Relocation is not available for this position.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • The opportunity to learn and develop, taking charge of your own career across Mars.

  • An industry competitive salary and great benefits package

  • Chance to work cross-functionally and add value and impact to the business.

  • If you are passionate, a great problem solver, resilient, and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you!

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
Learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Mars UK

Company employees:

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (m:f):

57:43

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