Shift Coordinator (Finance)

Job Description:

Shift Coordinator

The Shift Coordinator is a shift-based, front-line operations people leader who efficiently improves Quality, Human Safety, and Product Cost Conversion while Engaging and Developing talent. The Shift Coordinators are responsible for delivering operational targets. They drive safety, quality, continuous improvement, performance management, training, associate development, team engagement and operating results for their assigned area through shift-based leadership of a line or area that exists within a larger Value Stream organization. This coordinator will implement and enforce established policy, as well as area and organizational strategies.

What are we looking for?

• High School Diploma with 5+ years of experience in a technical manufacturing continuous improvement environment OR
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, basic science, or business-related discipline with 1+ year experience in a technical manufacturing continuous improvement environment
• Experience leading / coordinating a small team of associates-again desirable.
• Experience in FMCG / High speed production - desirable.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Continuously monitors and where applicable coaches' operators to ensure ROC sheets provide clear and accurate data including Timings, Issue, Actions, Technical Input and where possible Root Cause
• Ensures standard running conditions are always met & represents operations in Daily and lead Weekly FMOS meetings as required
• 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.
• Operations Strategy - Participate in the implementation of improvement strategies that will help the line/area perform more effectively in the near term.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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.

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.