07 Oct
CVS Leader
Tennessee, Lebanon 00000 Lebanon USA

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CVS LeaderJob DescriptionTitle: Commissioning, Validation, Startup (CVS) LeaderUnit/Site: Mars Petcare/Job Function: SupplyReports To: CVS ManagerJob Family: Plant OperationsCareer Band: Business OperationsJob Level: B4PURPOSE OF JOBCVS Leader supports the planning and execution of product and business development projects in terms of development, launch execution, and post launch evaluation. CVS Leader will partner with the CVS Manager to support all commissioning, validation and start up activities for specified projects. All positions to support CVS according to Mars North America CVS program standard.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIESSupport all CVS activities including project launch execution and post launch evaluation

Coordinate commissioning, validation and start-up for major and small minor projects at the site

Communicate with plant management to ensure appropriate resources are in place

Develop the CVS plan to include Global Best Practices for Quality & Food Safety

Create Standard Operating Procedures to maximize operational effectiveness including job descriptions for

new positionsTransfer equipment knowledge and operation through factory directed training or personal hands on

trainingCreate detailed work instructions for temporary support for new projects

Set up and chair meetings related to CVS activities and project information

Resolve cross functional issues and agree on actions, follow up on actions, define and report on milestones

Support site CVS activities including coordination of resources, collaboration with engineering group,

leading cross-functional decision-making teams concerning project activities, developing the CVS plan,creating standard operating procedures and maximizing the operational effectiveness of start-upAlthough not directly responsible for the CVS budget, the Leader must make decisions based on budgeted

amounts and understand its trade-offsSupport large number of Vendor Acceptance Testing/Factory Acceptance Testing as needed for projects

Deliver projects safely with high quality on time and within budget

Lead new equipment to agreed upon performance metrics including TRS, Production Reliability, MTBF

and loss eliminationDevelop close working relationship with Continuous Improvement Technicians to identify cost reduction

opportunities throughout the site and implement lean solutions to reduce waste, improve yield, increaseTRS, and maximize productivity, labor and equipment utilizationSupport overall lean execution programs for the site including lean training and implementation of lean

programsLEADERSHIP COMPETENCIESAction Oriented

Approachability

Problem Solving

Managing and Measuring Work

Motivating Others

Process Management

KEY FUNCTIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGEStrong understanding of current factory process in both Making (processing) and Packaging

Strong analytical, communication and influencing skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to transfer procedures and training experiences to others

Comprehensive understanding of the CVS process, lean thinking methodology and their application to the

site environmentIn depth knowledge of Mars policies, objectives and organizational structure

Understanding of the change management and capital appropriations processes

FDA code requirements

KEY EXPERIENCESDemonstrated leadership skills

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated presentation skills

Demonstrated skills in leadership and learning on the fly

Knowledge of Mars quality systems and lean manufacturing principles preferred

Experience across multiple business functions desired

Strong working knowledge of manufacturing, warehousing and engineering functions in a food processing/ distribution facility

DESIRED EDUCATIONAssociates degree in related science or business field or two or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with experience in project management and CVS experience for a major or complicated process

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY AND IMPACTInput into choice of vendor and acceptance

Review equipment, machinery, processes and systems with references to project business objectives and conformance to technical, regulatory and safety standards

TRS performance and shorter learning curves with proper CVS techniques

Waste reduction costs during learning curve

Recommendations and input to engineering for design and installation for new and existing projects and equipment

Collaboration with R&D for process and product development including new flavours,

Training budget management for new and existing projects

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIESNo direct management responsibility of Associates. Job holder has responsibilities for managing, training vendors and contractors on site including ensuring the availability of quality training programs.Job holder has responsibility for planning, organizing and executing systems and equipment related training for contract employees, technical and Operational associates.Responsibility for training and developing CVS Leaders for new projects.Up to 25% travel required for this position

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