Production Shift Manager - Nights
Core
Lead night-shift operations for a pet food manufacturing plant, managing a team of 17–25 associates to deliver high-quality products safely and efficiently.
Role type
Front-line operations people manager (Shift Manager)
Builds
High-quality pet food products
Domain
Food manufacturing / Pet food production
Required skills
Team leadership, safety management, quality control (HACCP), continuous improvement, performance management, troubleshooting, change management, associate development, operational standards adherence, goal setting, incident resolution
Preferred skills
Supervisory experience, food production experience, industrial safety knowledge, Microsoft Office proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Responsibilities
Manage multi-line operating teams to convert raw materials into pet food; Implement continuous improvement methods and Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) programs; Coach operators on safety, quality, and autonomous maintenance; Coordinate materials, staffing, and technical resources for line operations and troubleshooting; Ensure safe working conditions and zero-accident culture; Drive food safety and product quality goals; Manage associate relations, hiring, training, and motivation; Establish performance standards and report KPIs; Lead on-shift incident resolution and risk management
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC manager