Job Description:

This position is responsible for manufacturing of our products using the set of procedures, processes and equipment at hand. Purpose is to convert the raw materials into high quality finished products and ensure their continuous supply without compromising on food safety, associate safety whilst striving for continuous improvement in quality and efficiency. This position is responsible for a specific area in factory operations of the production lines, related machines & equipment efficiently and reliability. This candidate aspiring for this role, should have minimum 07 years of experience in direct operation.

What are we looking for?

• Diploma or equivalent with atleast 5 years of experience in manufacturing with good experience of plant operations and continuous improvement methodology.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Safety

• Report, raise and ensure effective closing of near misses reported in the area of responsibility.

• Ensure 100% validation of mandatory SSWs is always maintained in his area of responsibility.

• Operate machines, cleaning and maintenance activities complying to site safety standards.

• Comply with environmental standards.

Quality

• 100% adherence to Mars GMP/GHP standards in the area of operation.

• Carry out the regular in process product quality checks to ensure the finished product adherence

• to the quality standards and collect hourly product samples for micro.

• Monitor and maintain all standards running conditions as per the SRC books.

• Record readings and checks as per the specified frequency on the SRC books / datalyzer.

• Maintain the Hygiene, 5S and housekeeping standards, in the area of responsibility.

• Ensure that all the critical control points are tested and monitored on time and follow the escalation procedure in case of failure in the area of responsibility.

• Escalate any process nonconformance or safety/ food safety/ quality issues to shift leader.

Delivering Manufacturing Operating Plan

• Contribute to deliver the production schedule in area of responsibility and ensure adherence to schedule

• Minimize the generation of rework and scrap and ensure maximum utilization of the generated

• Quantities.

• Prepare materials and equipment before starting up the line.

• Monitor the performance of production equipment and adjust minor parameters as per the standard process parameters.

• Active Participation in machines change over activities to achieve target time.

• Responsible for Startup & shut down procedures of respective lines adhering to SOPs (standard operating procedures) & achieve target time line

• Active participation in completing planned food safety & allergen cleaning activity.

• Perform regular machine conditions checks, prepare cleaning tools & materials.

• Carrying out the cleaning and Sanitation activities of the equipment’s, accessories, and area as per the Master Sanitation Schedules

• Shall be responsible for maintaining the required documentation like process log sheets, CCP records, and Safety Interlock inspections batch logbooks.

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks.

• Ensure contractors are doing their job in the respective Areas.

• Escalate any process non-conformance or safety/ food safety/ quality issues to Shift Managers

• Ensure that wastes are segregated as per the waste management procedure, optimize energy & water usage.

• Data Reporting in PPM ,i-Obeya and contribute to Loss analysis for the area .

• Anchor MSE deployment as per the Pillar Allocated .

• Shall be responsible for implementing FMOS practices -Problem solving techniques ,Escalation card implementation ,Anchors CP0 and supports in CP1 line tours .

• Shall be responsible for Implementing AM pillar activites in area allocated -AM cleaning ,ABH ,CL & CIL as per Step progression.

Training and Engagement

• Provide basic GMP/GHP/safety training to contractors through toolbox talks to drive & sustain Mars safety & food safety standards.

• Provide basic training to machine operators and contractors on day-to-day jobs.

• Act as a team player for active participation in team meeting and adaptability to multicultural team members.

General

• Communicate effectively issues and exceptions to other shifts, technicians, R&D etc in logbooks as well as verbally.

• Take responsibility for issues and exceptions, ensure they are ‘closed out’ and that the root cause is identified and rectified (problem solving)

• Become familiar with the factory-operating plan, understand where we are in relation to all targets, and take personal responsibility to play a part in its delivery.

• Take responsibility for your own development and skills acquisition.

• Work flexibly with the other associates in your work group.

• Contribute to small group improvement activities (Kaizen/Hoshin/Continuous Improvement).

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.