Shift Manager - Nights (Culp)

About the role

This is an entry level Shift Manager position which supervises multiple production areas on one shift of operation. The Shift Manager will coordinate the short-term activities of this area within established guidelines and standards to produce the highest quality, lowest cost product in the safest and most efficient manner. Continuous improvement is a key aspect of this role, accomplished through developing and maintaining an organization that demonstrates improvement by continuously driving faults lower.

Principal Accountabilities

• Conversion – Manage the efforts of operating teams of a multi-line, area or technology on one shift in the efficient conversion of materials into quality products in a safe, secure and sanitary manner within the product design specifications.
• Change Agent – Recommend and implement changes in methods, equipment, systems and organization, as needed, to assure that the objectives of the line/area are met.
• Associate Advocacy – Manage associate relations issues and guide and direct the hiring, training, retraining, development and motivation of Operations associates following self-managed, team working principles with a minimum degree of guidance from the Operations Manager. Gallup Engagement surveys will be used to determine individual effectiveness in this area and assure site-to-site consistency.
• Goal Setting and Measurement – With the general guidance of the Operations Manager and through Operations teams, establish line performance standards and goals, and measure, control, take corrective action and report results as appropriate.
• Troubleshooting – Utilize the technical resources on shift for the preventive maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of process/packaging equipment problems, with the objective of effectively using these resources to achieve desired performance levels.
• Communications – Ensure that open communications are established and that opportunities to broaden the scope and responsibility of Operations teams/associates are undertaken.
• Technology Advancement – Advise the Operations Manager when opportunities exist for moving the line/area forward in technological change.
• Operations Strategy – Participate with the Operations Manager in the implementation of improvement strategies that will help the line/area perform more effectively in the near term.
• Associate Development – Evaluate associate performance and develop, in conjunction with associate’s plans, to challenge their potential.
• Personal Development – Keep abreast of the managerial and technical competencies, both within and outside Mars Petcare US.

Minimum Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent, preferably in one of the Engineering, basic sciences or business related disciplines.
• Five (5) years experience in a production environment.
• Three (3) years experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Ability to convey communications clearly and concisely.
• Understanding of major functions within the plant and the ability to work directly with all levels and functions.
• Successful completion of a drug and background screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree.
• Demonstrated experience working in Quality & Food Safety.
• Demonstrated experience working in safety.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in a food production environment.
• Minimum seven (7) years in a production environment.
• Minimum five (5) years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Project Management.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, Internet software, e-mail.
• Ability to work any shift as needed.
• Ability to tolerate an ambiguous environment.
• Functional knowledge and understanding of HACCP concepts.
• Experience in plant sanitation practices and procedures.
• Bilingual – Ability to communicate clearly in Spanish a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• 401k match
• Up to three weeks of vacation (immediately eligible based on hire date)
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Sick Pay
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Annual bonus earning potential
• Other ancillary benefits