Value Stream Manager

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Job Description: Job Purpose/Overview A dynamic leadership role responsible for driving factory operational performance, leading culture transformation, and developing a high-performing production team. The Production Manager fosters engagement, ownership, accountability, and collaboration while championing operational excellence through continuous improvement and adherence to Mars Principles, Mindset & Behaviours, standards & processes. The role is critical to delivering sustainable business results and embedding the Mars Principles across manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities Safety, Quality & Compliance Provides strong operational leadership by ensuring full compliance with Safety, Quality, and Food Safety standards in line with Mars principles, policies, and operating requirements. Ensures robust governance, risk management, and adherence to regulatory and Mars compliance requirements across manufacturing operations. Operational Performance & Cost Management Drives and sustains operational KPIs, including TRS(OEE), Production Schedule Adherence, Material Yield, Value Leadership Savings, Productivity, Efficiency, and other critical operational performance measures. Optimizes manufacturing resources, cost performance, and asset utilization to deliver business targets. Culture, Capability & Strategic Leadership Leads and aligns all Operations Associates with the site strategy, driving engagement, capability development, and execution of annual business plans and objectives. Manages, coaches, and develops Operations Associates while implementing WOW practices that accelerate results delivery; serves as the FMOS(Factory Management Operating System) Leader for plant. Promotes a high-performance culture of engagement, ownership, accountability, and collaboration. Serves as a key member of the Factory Management Team, contributing to strategic decision-making and initiatives that support the plant's desired future state. Demonstrates visible leadership and acts as a role model for Mars Principles, Mindsets & Behaviors Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence Fosters and embeds a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset across aspects of operational performance, including KPI delivery, management systems, and ways of working. Leads Operational Excellence initiatives through MWS(Mars Work System), TPM, Lean, and loss elimination methodologies to drive sustainable improvements and world-class manufacturing performance. Works closely with Engineering/Maintenance, QFS, Supply Chain, HR, and Finance teams to resolve operational challenges, deliver business objectives, and drive sustainable improvements. Job Specifications /Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Chemical/Food tech), Or MBA in Operations At least 8-10 years of manufacturing experience, with a proven track record of leading and developing direct reports in reputable organizations. Preferred Candidate could be from a premier engineering college