Value Stream Manager Operations Manager Produktionsleiter (Viersen, NRW) (mfd)
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Job Summary
Job Description:
For our legacy plant inViersenwe areseeking anexperiencedValueStream Manager/Operations Manager / Production Managerto lead andoptimizeend-to-end manufacturing operations within our chocolate this role you willbe responsible forthe performance ofthreedifferentproductionlines ensuring excellence across safety quality delivery and cost.You will alsobe responsible fordriving part of the operational excellence program andcontributing to the successful commissioning of new production equipment.
You will lead cross-functional teams including operations technical leadership and business support roles driving alignment between production execution and businessobjectives.
This is a senior role with significant responsibility offering the opportunity to influence operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives at scaleas well as influencing the people and engagement agenda of the site.You will beanimportantpart of the site leadership teamand serve as a back-up for the plant manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate production teams across all shifts within the value stream. This team consists ofproductionteamsanoperational excellenceteamaproductionschedulingteama technical leadastart-upleadand a training team(10 directmore than200 indirect)
- Own the operational excellence program for the production teams(autonomous maintenancefocused improvement training)
- Drive performance across key metrics: safety quality deliverycostand reliability
- Plan direct and monitor manufacturing activities to meet specifications schedules and cost targets
- Oversee production processes such as assembly processing packaging and material handling
- Set priorities to ensuretimelyand efficient completion of operational targets
- Collaborate closely withmaintenance engineeringqualityandsupplychain to align production plans
- Manage production scheduling labor allocation and resource planning
- Apply structured problem-solving to resolve operational challenges effectively
- Lead coach and develop team members including technical leaders and supervisors
- Secure robust talent pipeline for theoperations team
- Master the engagement of the teams
- Drive futureplanningssuch as automation anddigitalisation
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
Your Profile
- Proven experience inmanufacturing plant operations or supply chain management
- University degree in supply chain engineering business or similar
- Strong leadership experience managinglargeteams in a production environment
- Deep understanding of end-to-end manufacturing and value stream concepts
- Experience in production planning performance management and continuous improvement
- Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or operational excellence methodologies is an advantage
- Experience in leading large andmulti-levelteams
- Fluency in German and businessproficiencyin English.
- Strong people focus and successful talent development
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.
- A strong focus on 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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