Production Leader

Job Description:

Company: Mars Wrigley- Gainesville, GA

Title: Production Leader

Required Shift:

12 Hour Days D Shift Rotating Shift

2-2-3 Rotation

5:00 pm - 5:30am

Week 1: On Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Off Wednesday & Thursday)

Week 2: On Wednesday & Thursday (Off Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)

Job Purpose:

The Production Leader is a shift-based, front-line operations people leader with on average around 15 direct reports. The Production Leader drives safety, quality, continuous improvement, performance management, associate development, team engagement and operating results. The Production Leader is responsible for building an effective team and managing the training and organizational strategies.
 

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting
• 2+ years in a people management or leader role
• Working knowledge in a GMP and continuous improvement environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, etc), internet software, e-mail.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying pushing (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling and gripping
• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, leaning over equipment and work in confined spaces
• Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
• Ability to read, write and speak English

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree related to Engineering, basic sciences, or technical discipline.
• 4+ years in a manufacturing setting
• 3+ years in a people manager position
• Functional knowledge and understanding of HACCP concepts.
• Experience in plant sanitation practices and procedures
• OSHA experience or certification

Key Responsibilities

• 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 - Implement changes in methods, equipment, systems and organization, as needed, to assure that the objectives of the line/area are met, and give input and recommendations for such changes by using a Continuous Improvement mindset

• Mars Supply Excellence – Lead or participate in one or more MSE Pillars; Lead and support the implementation of Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Autonomous Work Teams (AWTs) in area of responsibility; Lead key connection points and own reliability data collection accuracy.   

• Area Ownership – Collaborate with the rest of the Area Leadership Team (Area Manager or Continuous Improvement Engineer, Continuous Improvement Specialist, Maintenance Coordinator) to create and execute the reliability strategy for area of responsibility

• Coaching – Coach operators to build their functional and leadership capabilities and to drive accountability in safety, Quality and Food Safety, Autonomous Maintenance, and team engagement.

• Line Operations - Coordinate materials, staffing and resources to support line operation and changeovers.

• Standards Implementation and Adherence – Ensure standards are implemented on shift and in area of responsibility through effective communication, change management, consistent reinforcement, and through coaching, guidance, and accountability measures.

• Associate Safety – Ensure safe working conditions as well as safe behaviors and mindsets through the direct implementation of Mars Safety programs and through driving a relentless focus among team of operators

• 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 Shift level. 

• Associate Advocacy - Manage associate relations issues and gu