Operations Shift Manager

Job Title: Operations Shift Manager

Reports to: Operations Manager

Location: Mars Care & Treats, Bristall (Leeds)

Team: 25 operators

Shift: 24/7 or 24/5

Career progression: we are looking for the sucessor of the hiring manager!

Do you want to work for a company that knows its greatest asset is its people? Are you ready for the next chapter in your career? If the answer to both questions is yes, then look no further. Here at Mars, we now have several exciting opportunities for individuals to come and join our factory team at Birstall!

Working as a member of the Operations Shift Leadership Team, the primary role of an Operations Shift Manager is to demonstrate ownership and responsibility for the development of their Operators (team of 25), Production Lines and Process areas. This role requires working either 24/7 or 24/5 depending on shift allocation.

What are we looking for?

• Engineering or scientific educational background would be preferred
• Fluent English verbal and written skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Competent in analyzing data and creating clear actions to improve performance
• Experienced Line Manager of large teams in the FMCG industry
• Strong leadership qualities who can flex their style based on their audience
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• A high potential Shift Manager wanting to progress into a future site leadership role

What will be your key responsibilities?

Part of a Leadership team of 7 Shift Managers reporting into the Site Operations Manager, they will contribute to delivering the site’s safety, quality, associate engagement, and productivity targets. They will drive performance metrics through engaging and developing their shift operations team whilst stake holding and aligning priorities with other factory departments (i.e. Reliability, Planning, Projects). The Shift Manager will be able to make clear and decisive day to day decisions and follow through with actions to drive performance whilst also being capable planning and implementing actions for their 6 – 12-month objectives. The Shift Manager will be able to hold their team accountable for their performance and identify opportunities for development as well as recognise successes.

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 140,000 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 and private health care.

Shift Allowance