Value Stream Manager - Elizabethtown, PA

Job Description:

Value Stream Manager - Elizabethtown, PA

The Value Stream Manager leads and integrates the efforts of operating teams across multiple shifts to ensure that products are safely manufactured in a quality and food safe environment. The Value Stream Manager is responsible for efficiently and effectively leading the area within cost targets to produce sufficient quantities to meet our customer's demands with engaged associates. The Value Stream Manager will also provide leadership and motivation on Strategy, Individual Business Objectives (IBOs), Factory Mars Operating System (FMOS), Manufacturing Supply Excellence (MSE), assets, and Associate Development. As required, the Value Stream Manager may act as the sole authority over all area assets and activities during periods of Site Director absence.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree OR at least 10+ years' experience in manufacturing leadership including 6 years total business experience within manufacturing leadership
• Thorough technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, controls and consumer products.
• Ability to develop, communicate, and lead a broad team to deliver a strategy.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's Degree
• 5+ years people managerial experience with teams greater than 25 associates, direct and indirect
• 5+ years' experience with using Lean tools and methodologies and TPM
• Knowledge and experience with associate relations, associate development and team building
• CPG experience

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Conversion - Lead the efforts of operating teams of multiple lines or technologies within a Value Stream across multiple shifts in the efficient conversion of materials into quality products in a safe, secure and sanitary manner within the product design specifications and budgets. Directly and indirectly lead a cross-functional team in the overall operation of the Value Stream, including Activity Management, Capacity Planning, machine rates, Maintenance and Engineering projects, Research and Development improvements, and Scheduling.
• Food Safety and Product Quality - Assure the ongoing production of safe and defect free products consistent with the Quality Principle of Mars. HACCP proficiency is required. This manager owns ongoing training and championing of quality goals and improvements at the area level. Partner with the Q&FS team to maintain and improve the site and Value Stream's Quality Management Process (QMP).
• Goal Setting and Measurement - Work with site leadership team to establish short and long term goals for site. Align on appropriate activities to achieve those goals. 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.
• 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 ensure associates can reach their potential. Hold at least quarterly performance / development reviews with direct reports. Complete all assigned activities associated with the annual performance review processes.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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.

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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.