Area Coordinator (Finance)
Job Description:
Mars Petcare- Columbus, OH
Area Coordinator
Pay: Starting at $34.48/HR + $1.50 shift premium
*Additional pay and benefit information below
What do we Manufacture?
- Pedigree, Cesar, Nutro, Royal Canin, Iams, Whiskas, Sheba pet food and Greenies and temptations treats.
What is the Required Shift?
Day Shift: Monday- Friday 8am- 4pm
*Willing and able to flex schedule to 2nd and 3rd shift as needed to meet business needs of the area*
Job Purpose:
The Area Coordinator creates and executes plans to accelerate building the areas' capability. They will train, coach and mentor operators to deliver the daily production plan and the 90-day plan. They will help create best practices on equipment, processes, and training.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements:
- Associate Degree in a technical field AND 2+ years' experience in manufacturing
OR
- High school diploma/GED AND 5+ years experience in manufacturing
- Proven continuous improvement background
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel , PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications :
- 5+ years of manufacturing leadership
- Background in Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement frameworks
- Experience identifying and implementing opportunities for operational efficiency
- Demonstrated experience in leading change and situational leadership
- SAP and PowerBI experience
Physical Requirements :
- Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.).
- Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot, cold, wet, dust, dirt and chemicals.
- Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods
- Ability to read, write and understand English
What will be my Responsibilities?
- Works directly with Line Leadership to create the daily and weekly training plan and supports the execution of the plan focused on associate capability and execution.
- As the key trainer and equipment/machinery expert of an assigned area, responsible to build operator capability, problem solving and technical understanding across teams and shifts.
- As the subject matter expert of the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Daily Management Systems (DMS) provides guidance and training to Associates in these areas of expertise; including DMS, Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL), Centerlines (CL's), Abnormality Handling, and 5S.
- Drives loss elimination of raw ingredients, packaging material, and finished goods through observation of production operations and by analyzing loss data to recommend solutions
- Recommends to Operations Management areas of opportunity to improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as productivity, training, quality, safety, etc.
- Participates in the execution of planned production "stops" to perform regular maintenance or other routine activities, coach operators on the effectiveness of proactive planning verses unplanned breakdowns.
- Influences and mentor associates on their self-development and business objectives. Maintains Level 4 Step Up Cards (SUCs). Works independently within established procedures and practices.
Total Rewards:
- Pay starting $34.48/HR
- Shift Premium: $1.50/HR
- OT potential
- Annual bonus pay out
- Yearly pay increases
- Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
- Up to 6% 401K match
- Vacation time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short/Long Term disability
- 18 weeks Parental Leave
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
