At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead manufacturing start-up projects and ensure operational readiness for new systems.
- Company: Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, and best-in-class learning opportunities.
- Other info: Access to Mars University for continuous professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: 5 years of experience in manufacturing and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 44000 - 55000 £ per year.
Job Description
Manufacturing Operational Readiness & Start-Up Lead
Location: Slough, full time on-site (5/2)
Salary: £44,000 - £55,000 (depending on the experience), annual bonus, benefits
What are we looking for?
- Minimum 5 years TPM or manufacturing experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment (FMCG, Food and Beverage or consumer goods preferred) .
- Preferred experience leading teams or small projects in manufacturing environment
- Technical & Professional Knowledge
- Strong understanding of TPM principles, especially Early management & Vertical Start-up.
- Knowledge of planning tools e. g. Microsoft project, budget management, POKA (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of operational KPI planning & tracking (& digital tools to manage)
- A good understanding of food manufacturing hygiene and safety standards
Experience
- 3-5 years in manufacturing, operations, maintenance, CI, engineering or project lead roles
- Proven experience leading projects or significant workstreams within a large project & working with cross-functional stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to design, develop and deliver effective training programme
- Advanced problem-solving skills and analytical approaches
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Lead Start-Up Planning & Roadmap: Design, track, and execute the Commissioning, Validation, and Start-Up (CVS) roadmap to ensure all systems, equipment, and teams are ready to achieve project KPIs.
- Accelerate Performance Ramp-Up: Manage risks and verification planning to reach "vertical start-up" (full design speed/capacity) as quickly as possible, minimizing waste and operational downtime.
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Leverage your technical expertise to coordinate the creation and modification of SOPs, ensuring they are published and trained before start-up milestones.
- Training & Capability Building: Manage the deployment of comprehensive training programs to upskill operators and maintenance teams ahead of equipment commissioning.
- Cross-Functional
Collaboration: Serve as the central point of contact bringing together Engineering, R&D, Operations, Quality, and Continuous Improvement to align on schedules, project budgets, and resources.
- Support
- Equipment
Testing: Actively support and organize operational resources for Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), traveling occasionally if required.
- Daily Management Integration: Ensure all new equipment and process changes are smoothly integrated into our Daily Management Systems and Continuous Improvement frameworks.
- Post-Project
Learning: Lead the project "snag list" resolution and facilitate post-launch reviews to capture lessons learned and continuously improve our capital execution processes.
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 a company bonus.
Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process.
- To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here
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Manufacturing Operational Readiness & Start-Up Lead in Slough employer: Mars UK
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