Value Stream Support Leader

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Job Description: Value Stream Support Leader The Value Stream Support Lead role is the heart of our operations, directing the flow of the entire supply chain and ensuring the highest standards of quality and food safety (Procurement, Production & Materials Planning, Warehouse Management, Inbound/Outbound Product Flows, Customer Service and Distribution Center Continuity). This role will manage a dedicated team, hold a key seat on the Site Leadership Team and drive operational excellence that defines our success. If you are a strategic thinker, hands on leader and a communicator who excels at navigating complex discussions this could be your next best move. What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree (preferred) in engineering, basic sciences or business-related disciplines. Minimum 3 years of experience in similar role with progressive procurement or materials management experience in a production, manufacturing or distribution environment. Minimum 2 years of people leadership (leader of managers preferred). Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills Ability to deliver critical performance feedback and hold associates accountable to business objective Knowledge of SAP and able to lead others in troubleshooting system issues and discrepancies Functional knowledge and understanding of health, safety and environmental practices; and quality management and food safety principles. Proven track record of building strong business relationships, solving problems with a sense of urgency, and the ability to work well with associates at any level. Exceptional communication abilities in order to work effectively with numerous internal departments and external resources Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills Ability to deliver critical performance feedback and hold associates accountable to business objective What would your key responsibilities be? Provide leadership and development to your team, guiding their career progression through thoughtful performance evaluations and continuous coaching. Beyond your team, you will be a visible and influential leader across the entire site and be a role- model for the behaviors outlined in our Five Principles. Leadership Team member providing strategic planning, organizational development with a focus on short- and long-term goals. Manage (direct/indirect) daily logistics functions for material storage and material supply and consumption up to the production lines and deployment and shipping of finished products. Manage plant scheduler functions ensuring production schedules are maintained to optimize customer service. Analyze customer demand data from SAP into actionable production plans and ensure on-time execution by production departments to meet all schedule deadlines. Develop and implement strategies for optimizing inventory levels on raw materials and packaging materials to meet the production demands. Recommend and implement improvements to methods, equipment, systems and organization as needed to ensure that the objectives of the area and plant are met. Partner with Regional and Global Procurement group as a technical resource for annual ingredient contracts, supply and demand issues. Identify new suppliers, resolve issues with supplier performance, negotiate pricing and building supplier relationships. Manage quality release process for all raw ingredients, packaging materials, Site Sanitation and GMP programs in partnership with Q&FS. What can you expect from Mars? W ork 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. A strong focus on 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. #LI-BM1

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