Mars Inc.
Production Line Lead
USA-Utah-Salt Lake City · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 3 days ago
ERPInventory ManagementGMPLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringPublic SpeakingOSHALean Manufacturing
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About the role
- 1st Shift B Shift Day Shift: 6:00am-6:30pm on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule
- We are Nature's Bakery, one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category and have recently joined KIND, a healthy snacking leader, and the Mars family of companies, to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform.
Responsibilities
- Maintain Quality and Safety Standards - Ensure all quality standards are met through audits and visual inspections implementing changes and corrections as needed.
- Optimize Production Efficiency - Plan and coordinate labor, materials and production schedules to optimize line efficiencies and reduce costs.
- Drives loss elimination of raw ingredients, packaging material, and finished goods through observation of production operations and by analyzing loss data to recommend solutions.
- Support your Team - May relieve operators as needed within assigned production areas
Requirements
- Experience managing and leading teams in a manufacturing or production setting, including overseeing performance, providing coaching and feedback, and driving a positive work culture.
- Knowledge of Quality and Safety Standards:
- Experience ensuring product quality standards (e.g., weight control, packaging quality) and conducting regular audits and inspections.
- Experience minimizing waste and optimizing production line efficiency is critical.
- Proficiency with ERP Systems and Inventory Management:
- Experience using ERP systems for inventory management, lot tracking, and monitoring work orders to ensure accurate production reporting and inventory control.
Skills
- Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and address mechanical issues affecting quality or production throughput.
- Experience with dismantling, repairing, and maintaining equipment is essential.
- Experience conducting daily meetings and presenting key performance indicators (KPIs) is a plus.
- Strong Problem-Solving and Communication
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
- 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
- Paid vacation (40 hours)
- Paid time off (40 hours)
- Holiday pay (11 days)
- Paid short-term disability
- Paid life insurance
- Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
Benefits
- Wellness Benefits and Discounts
Company info
- We have a bright future ahead of us.
- Come bake with us and create a world of snacking that is both good, and good for you.
- Why would you want this job?
- Growth Opportunities: We are dedicated to developing our employees and their careers. Our commitment involves enhancing both personal and professional lives with a focus on promoting from within.
- Consistent Hours: Our high product demand ensures that you'll have steady work and reliable hours. We're eager to keep our shelves stocked and want you to be a key part of that
- Clean and Organized Environment: Our food manufacturing facility is pristine, well-organized, and has a pleasant aroma. If you're looking to escape dirty and disorganized work environments, you'll appreciate the cleanliness and orderliness here.
- What will you get to do?
- Under the direction of the Shift Manager and based on the area's top losses and key challenges, the Production Lead creates and executes plans to accelerate building people capability.
- They train, coach and mentor operators to deliver the daily production plan and the 90-day plan.
- The Production Lead is an integral member of the production team on each shift.
- They are a flexible resource in their area of support and fill in as the Shift Manager to ensure smooth operation of the shift, and operate equipment as needed.
- Provide Leadership on your shift - oversee performance and safety of assigned personnel - coaching, training and motivating a well-trained team.
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