Urgent: Shift Manager

Job Title Shift Manager Job Location Bangalore Business Unit Mars Wrigley India Job Purpose Shift Manager is responsible to lead the Site operations during his shift by taking the complete responsibility and ownership in the absence of VSM Plant Manager during shifts The role requires the Shift Manager to be a key driver to make sure that shift teams are motivated and engaged to deliver the manufacturing goals w r t Safety Quality Cost to execute production plan schedule Ensures the lines are running smoothly and producing quality products The role also requires Shift Manager to ensure that his team is effectively converting the raw material into the finished goods while maintaining process specifications and quality standard in a safe and sanitary environment The incumbent of the role is responsible to lead his team in solving problems and Continuous improvement What will be your key responsibilities Manufacturing Targets To deliver planned CBN Compelling Business Need commitments And associated factory KPIs by effectively organizing the shift resources and activities and or support troubleshooting activities Meeting production plan Preventive Maintenance Reliability To manage PM activities to schedule and ensure the shift team is properly trained to maintain the efficiency and reliability of factory operations Technology Advancement - Recommend improvements related to moving the area forward in technological change which would result in new and improved equipment and or methods to minimize production costs and improve quality 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 practicing high performance collaboration with allied functions Area Strategy - Support associates in the implementation of improvement strategies that will help their areas perform more effectively in the near term and the future Associate Advocacy Drive Associate engagement through a foundation of teamwork and involvement Manage and develop direct reports incl talent management people evaluation and engagement to enable appropriate succession planning and career development Associate Development Lead the continuous up-skilling and development of operational expertise of teams as necessary to deliver the supply strategy by deploying standards best practices and tools Engagement Improve associates moral and build highly engaged high performance team Continuous Improvement- Lead continuous improvement projects to continuously improve the yield of first-pass quality saleable product and actively seek ways to reduce and eliminate inefficiencies consumer complaints resulting from factory activities Lean Eliminate wastes in operation reduce manufacturing conversion cost and continuously drive for lean operation Other Responsibilities Response to exceptions and escalations Works orders completion for maintenance Facilitate small group activities problem solving etc HSE To ensure safety of all the associates and contractors working in the plant safety of our products property and all activities in the plant Create HSE culture through visible leadership engaging teams and effective deployment of HSE Policy Management system Responsible to ensure that Risk assessment is performed and controls implemented Overall responsibility to ensure the functional compliance to Mars Global Standards Asset conservation standards and all relevant local legislation Quality Food Safety - Associate is responsible to ensure effective implementation of Mars QMP Quality Management Process Food Safety requirements and continuously improve the performance through effective communication and capability building Contribute as Food Safety Team member Participates in preparing budgets and phasing expenditures May be required to do project execution and meeting project deliverables on time Routings forms an evident part of the role Job Specifications Qualifications 8 years in food beverage FMCG environment Prior experience in lean TPM Total preventative maintenance CI continuous improvement tools and techniques Good coaching and People management skills Analytical experience collating and interpreting data and spreadsheets 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