Lead quality, productivity, safety, and continuous environmental improvement of Supply Chain operations and Associates here within the team. This role is an active part of the Site’s Leadership Team (Staff).
What are we looking for?
Education & Professional Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain; High School diploma required
Master’s Degree preferred (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain)
Knowledge/Experience
1-3 years experience in Purchasing, Operations and Supply-Chain logistics.
Functional knowledge of the Financial/Accounting Software and the Computer Maintenance Management Systems, Electronic file manipulation, and a Solid understanding of inbound logistics procedures.
What will be your key responsibilities?
ENGAGEMENT
Create an engaging environment where Associates feel appreciated, valued and listened to.
Ensure timely follow-through and follow up surrounding Associate escalations and to address any Associate relations concerns.
SAFETY
All PPE must be worn in compliance with the OHSA/RC requirements
Enforce/Respect the safety rules and the internal policy
Stop any equipment / operative works / external company works if safety/environment protection/fire protection rules are broken
Support & promote plant safety and health within Supply Chain department
ENVIRONMENT
Guarantee and apply ISO (Environment), and all related working procedures
Ownership of environmental responsibilities
QUALITY & FOOD SAFETY
Guarantee and apply ISO 9001, 22000, Mars Standards, and all related working procedures
Develop, implement and maintain the HACCP program in the department
Insure GMP-GHP in the areas of ownership
Update Flowchart and Hazard Analysis in relevant areas
Member of the Food safety team & Food Defense
Analysis of results for verification activities, internal and external audits
Manage non-conformities (dispositions), analyze for root causes and undertake correctives actions
Manage in relation with Unit Logistic Director physical recall of Quality issues products
HUMAN RESOURCES
Training: attend any training program as scheduled by company management and train any designated person in the position. Likewise accountable to ensure direct associates have necessary trainings on time.
Provide coaching and/or disciplinary action where it is deemed necessary
Prepare / Organize / Participate on plant visits
Assist Shift Manager to direct Supply Chain team workforce (Shipping)
Confirm personnel planning (holidays / organization)
Attribute Bonus / Annual interview / Manage for continuous improvement
Evaluate and manage the training needs of the Supply Chain team
Execute program of personnel development and specific skills training in relation with RC P&O concepts like multi-skills program
Establish program & documents for training
Establish workforce training programs
Identify & report cross training needs & opportunities within the Flow department for optimizing the performances
Participate in the recruitment of new associates
Leadership Team & RESPONSIBILITIES
Support Shift Managers for any Supply Chain operations within budgeted costs, productivity objectives and quality standards (supplying, planning, packaging and warehousing processes)
Ultimate responsible for quality, food safety and janitorial activities within Packaging / Supply Chain department
Develop, implement and maintain the HACCP program in the Supply Chain department
Support any Supply Chain maintenance functions, within budgeted costs (Implement preventive plan, resolve breakdowns, implement first level maintenance…)
Driver of any off-site warehouse leases and escalation point for maintenance related escalations.
Prepare annual operating budgets and participate to the definition of the CAPEX
Manage designated investment projects (Budget, time table, external companies’ intervention…)
Prepare, study, participate in the decision, manage and validate technical works and process revisions made internally or by external companies. Involve relevant stakeholders in change management
Manage plant health and safety within Supply Chain Department
Manage environment protection within Supply Chain Department
Manage and Provide Direction
Procurement and Production Planning
Any planning functions within budgeted costs and targets (Just in time, pulled production…) including negotiating / changing client orders in relation with Commercial Department for the optimization of the plant activities
Any RM & packaging supply functions within budgeted costs and targets (Just in time, pulled production…)
Continuous improvement support team (packaging workshop and warehouse) with budgeted costs and targets
Continuously audit the plant in order to assess for asset protection (fire protection)
Lead and manage inventory of raw ingredients / packaging materials / finished products in bins, silos and racks (cyclical and period end inventories)
Support any necessary MSE (Mars Supply Excellence) initiatives at the site.
Prepared for Weekly Staff meetings, weekly calls, Daily Operations Meetings, Leadership Weekly Walks, Product quality evaluations, Periodic SMRs, Quarterly VCO Opex Deep-Dive and support any visits both preparation physically as well as presentations needed for Supply Chain.
Any additional task as delegated by Site Director
CLEANLINESS & TIDINESS
Organize and manage cleaning programs
Perform Housekeeping Checks to ensure GMP compliance
Set up operational cleaning operations
Weekly cleaning
COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION
Participate in Shift Leader Meeting & Management Review along with Period review meetings
Participate in daily leadership Gemba walks
Actively prepare and participate in daily operations meetings
Provide any requested documentation to other Departments according to internal rules
Plant Flow statistics
Collect data and provide statistic on plant activities related to Supply Chain department
Assure that statistics are ready as requested for reporting activity
Perform recording works into Navision according to internal rules
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.
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.