Head of Operations in our Mars Chocolate Factory in Viersen (m/f/d)
Core
Lead and optimize end-to-end manufacturing operations for three production lines in a chocolate factory, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Role type
Senior plant operations leader (backfilling plant director)
Builds
Chocolate production lines and manufacturing processes
Domain
Food & Beverage / Manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing operations leadership, end-to-end manufacturing knowledge, production planning, performance management, continuous improvement methodologies, structured problem-solving, cross-functional stakeholder influence, talent pipeline development
Preferred skills
Lean, Six Sigma, automation and digitalization planning
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate production teams across all shifts; Secure robust talent pipeline for the operations team; Own the operational excellence program; Drive performance across key metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost, reliability); Plan, direct, and monitor manufacturing activities; Oversee production processes (assembly, processing, packaging, material handling); Drive future plannings such as automation and digitalisation
Seniority
Senior, leadership team member
