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Mars · Onsite · USA-Tennessee-Chattanooga

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Operator looking for your next challenge? If so, here at Mars we now have an exciting opportunity for a Sr.Operator to come and join our factory team! If you have a mechanical background and are looking for the opportunity to lead a passionate team of associates whilst also being given the chance to develop and progress personally then look at the below! In service of the site strategy and delivery of the day to day metrics the job holder will maintain operational standards and production processes being responsible for the minute to minute co-ordination, decision-making, and driving of the manufacturing operation. To ensure the quality of our products meet the Brand specifications, able to make quality and process decisions during manufacture to ensure food safety and quality is met. The Sr. Operator will also role model the ownership mind sets and behaviours and support and coach up to 40 associates and contractors during the shift time frame. What are we looking for? Educated to GCSE level (O level in Maths & English).Two A levels or equivalent i,e NVQ Mechanical training or background is a must. Experience leading / coordinating a small team of associates - again desirable. Experience in FMCG / High speed production – desirable. What will be your key responsibilities? Continuously monitors and where applicable coaches operators to ensure ROC sheets provide clear and accurate data including Timings, Issue, Actions, Technical Input and where possible Root Cause Ensures JTMs take place and the correct people attend Ensures standard running conditions are always met & represents operations in Daily and lead Weekly FMOS meetings as required Creates weekly crewing plan to ensure non-core running crew are allocated tasks eg. Hygiene, Quality, Ownership, TMS and Safety Ensure QSSM compliance throughout factory and issue QSSM amendments as required whilst liaising with R&D. What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we’re 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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Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action e

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