Job Description:

Value Stream Manager (HKP)

The Value Stream Manager leads and integrates the efforts of operating teams across multiple shifts to ensure products are manufactured safely in a quality-focused, food-safe environment. This role is responsible for efficiently and effectively leading the area within cost targets to produce sufficient quantities and meet our customer's demands with engaged associates.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), preferably in engineering, a basic science discipline, or business.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in similar/relative role.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience leading people and teams.
• Working knowledge of Mars operating policies and applicable regulatory requirements, including FDA regulations, OSHA standards, EEO requirements, and wage and hour laws.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and methodologies, with thorough knowledge of Mars Work Systems and their components.
• Thorough technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, controls, and products. Strong interpersonal, team building, and communication skills.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Conversion - Lead operating teams across multiple production lines, technologies, and shifts to ensure the efficient conversion of materials into high-quality products in a safe, secure, and sanitary environment. Direct and indirectly manage a cross-functional team responsible for activity management, capacity planning, machine rate performance, maintenance and engineering projects, R&D initiatives, and production scheduling.

Mars Work Systems - Advocate and actively support the site Operating System. Participate in value stream information flow and escalation processes as required. Proactively coach direct reports and value stream associates in the successful execution of all aspects of the Operating System.

Change Agent - Recommend and implement changes in methods, equipment, systems and organization, as needed, to assure that the objectives of the area are met. Deliver area requirements by influencing and gaining co-operation from other departments (Engineering, Quality Services, Commercial and Scheduling/Logistics).

Associate Advocacy - Proactively manage associate relations issues; guide and direct the hiring, training, development and motivation of Operations associates following team working principles with a minimum degree of guidance from the Plant Manager. Drive Associate engagement through a foundation of teamwork and individual accountability.

Food Safety and Product Quality - Ensure the ongoing production of safe and defect free products consistent with the principles of Mars. HACCP proficiency is required; this manager owns ongoing training and championing of quality goals and improvements at the area level.

Goal Setting and Measurement - Utilizing Operations teams, establish area performance standards and goals based on site goals and strategies; measure, control, take corrective action and report results as appropriate in all areas of responsibility. Annually assist in development of area budgets and KPI targets.

Troubleshooting - Manage/guide the technical area coverage resources for the troubleshooting and repair of process/packaging equipment problems, with the objective of effectively utilizing these resources to achieve desired performance levels.

Technology Advancement - Advise the Plant Director when opportunities exist for moving the area forward in technological change. Recommend improvements, which would result in new and improved equipment and or methods to minimize production costs and improve quality.

Value Stream Strategy - Participate with other managers in Planning, Sourcing, Delivery, Engineering, and Strategic business roles in the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies that will drive the overall supply pipeline.

Associate Development - With the support and participation of the site leadership team, evaluate exempt and non-exempt associate performance. In conjunction with associates' career goals, create development plans to challenge their potential.

Personal Development - Keep abreast of managerial and technical competencies both within and outside Mars. Proactively seek opportunities and incorporate into annual development plans.

Site Management - The incumbent of this position must be prepared to act on behalf of the Plant Director in his/her absence, i.e., protection of human and physical assets, Crisis Management, conducting Staff Meetings, address public relations issues, etc.

What can you expect from Mars?

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.

A strong focus on 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.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 119,040.00 - USD 163,680.00