Valuestream Team Leader (Night Shift)

Job Description

Job Description:

This shift line management role leads and develops a team of 30-35 Operations associates to deliver Value-Stream KPIs and project initiatives under our Great Plants, Great People, Great Pipelines strategy.

What are we looking for?

• A strong communicator with a demonstrated ability to relate to all people at all levels, from a variety of backgrounds and to confront difficult and challenging situations as required.

• Experience of line management is preferable, preferably in a manufacturing environment

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Leading an operations shift team within a Value Stream to deliver priority KPIs including Safety and Quality & Food Safety through effective prioritisation, escalation and decision-making.

• Providing line management for a team of operations associates; allocating work, managing crewing levels and driving flexible working, conducting training, and ensuring that all attendance, performance and disciplinary matters are dealt with in accordance with company procedures

• Building a high-performing team through developing associates individually and within the team. Driving the engagement of associates through coaching and impact planning. Developing associates through effective PDP management to ensure functional, team and personal development.

• Develops and leads business communication in your area, working with management and support functions to deliver effective messaging and feedback.

• Provide clear communication to the team on initiatives within the Value Stream, as well as wider factory and business debriefs.

• Collaborating within the Value Stream team to lead and partner in Continuous Improvement and OPEX projects, driving improvements in efficiency and other line KPIs.

• Role model the FMOS process, leading CP3s and root cause analyses and coaching associates through the FMOS process.

• To work closely with the VSM and value-stream peers to ensure the team has required capability, competence and attitude to succeed in delivering VS objectives; including taking part in internal and external recruitment processes.

• To work within, and be a role model for Mars Policies and Practices and the 5P

• To work closely with other Team Leaders on shift to ensure that resource is deployed efficiently to deliver required shift performance at both line and factory level.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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 company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.