Area Manager
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10 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
Area Manager
The Area Manager is an operations people leader who efficiently improves Quality Human Safety and Product Cost Conversion while Engaging and Developing talent. The Area Manager is responsible for the 24-hour 7 day/week performance of a Line or Area that exists within a larger Value Stream organization and has accountability for the business results and capability of this food manufacturing organization which is typically $20-50 million in Gross Sales.
This manager of managers is responsible for delivering operational targets and leading an engaged team of shift-based leaders. The Area Manager owns the safety culture and the responsibility to ensure safety of those in their organization by monitoring and correcting unsafe conditions. They also own the quality culture to ensure 100% right the first time quality and that world class consumer complaints rates are upheld. They have responsibility for delivering on Customer Service targets own the performance management and development of the associates in their organization and are responsible for building an effective team and coordinating communications within the production line and across all shifts.
This role leads the 24-hour Area Leadership Team to deliver area continuous improvement and Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) program implementation. The Area Manager has a thorough technical understanding and mastery of MSE (TPM) daily management systems and process controls for their lines. This manager is responsible for setting strategic direction for their Area and for implementing and enforcing established policy.
What are we looking for
BS/BA in Engineering Supply or a Technical field of study
3 years of direct people leadership experience
5 years of business experience working in a Continuous Improvement Manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of GMP HACCP and plant operations.
Effective communicator and team builder.
What will be your key responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing team fostering a culture of safety and quality.
Drive operational excellence through Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with safety quality and food safety standards (including HACCP).
Collaborate cross-functionally to meet production cost and customer service goals.
Manage associate performance engagement and development.
Support innovation and capital projects within the area
What can you expect from Mars
Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company where were 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 401K matching program.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Direct Sales
- retail Experience
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Outside Sales
- Team Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
- Supervising Experience
About Company
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