Production Shift Coordinator

PRODUCTION SHIFT COORDINATOR Mars – Nairobi, Kenya About the Role Join Mars as a Production Shift Coordinator and become an essential part of our dynamic production management team. In this position, you'll oversee the seamless execution of production operations, driving efficiency while upholding our exacting quality and safety standards. You'll champion continuous improvement across our production processes, combining strong leadership with sharp problem-solving abilities to ensure optimal performance and deliver the snacking products our customers love. What We're Looking For You'll bring a Bachelor's Degree in Food Science and Technology, Science, Engineering, or equivalent qualification to the table. With a minimum of 4 years of experience in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment, you understand the pace and demands of this sector. You're a compelling communicator who builds strong relationships across all organizational levels and diverse backgrounds. You have a proven track record in tackling complex problems and managing challenging situations with composure. Experience in people management is highly valued, particularly if you're passionate about building and developing high-performing teams. Your Key Responsibilities You'll lead shift handover meetings and performance reviews, leveraging systems like FMOS and iObeya to track and report on safety, quality, and productivity KPIs. As the primary contact for operational challenges, you'll ensure clear communication and swift escalation to the appropriate departments. Working closely with Quality, Safety, and Engineering teams, you'll maintain consistent product quality and process dependability. You'll cultivate a continuous improvement culture using LEAN methodologies and structured problem-solving techniques. Managing your area's inventory—from ordering consumables to conducting stock counts and analyzing variances—falls within your purview. You'll coordinate shift scheduling to meet production targets and customer demand efficiently. Additionally, you'll serve as Emergency Manager, assessing potential risks and leading factory-wide emergency response efforts. Why Join Mars Work alongside over 130,000 talented Associates worldwide, all guided by our Five Principles. You'll contribute to a purpose-driven organization committed to building a better world today. From day one, you'll access world-class learning and development support, including Mars University. We offer a competitive industry salary and comprehensive benefits package, including company bonus.