Job Description: Location: Slough, UK Salary: £51,000 - 65,000, annual bonus, benefits What are we looking for? Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to enhance equipment effectiveness and minimize downtime. Experience in managing production teams, aligning with operational goals and TPM initiatives. Ability to engage and motivate team members in TPM practices. Experience in Autonomous and Planned Maintenance, promoting a Zero Loss Mindset and continuous improvement. Proficient in lean techniques like 5S, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis. Familiarity with production KPIs (OEE, yield, labor costs), with ERP and production management systems for tracking metrics and resource management. Ability to analyze data for process optimization and improvement. Skilled in methodologies like 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagram for effective issue resolution. Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Strong analytical skills for informed decision-making. Effective in resolving team conflicts and performance issues. What will be your key responsibilities? Leading an operations shift team to deliver priority KPIs through effective prioritization, escalation, and decision-making. The Senior TL role is also an acting "Emergency Manager", this role encompasses overall responsibility of the site out of hours and is a point of escalation. Providing line management for a team of operations associates; allocating work, managing crewing levels and driving flexible working, conducting training, and ensuring that all attendance, performance, and disciplinary matters are dealt with following company procedures Building a high-performing team through developing associates individually and within the team. Driving the engagement of associates through coaching and impact planning. Developing associates through effective PDP management to ensure functional, team, and personal development. Develops and leads factory-wide business communication, working with management and support functions to deliver effective messaging and feedback. Collaborating to lead and partner in Continuous Improvement and OPEX projects, driving improvements in efficiency and other line KPIs. Role model the FMOS and DMS processes, leading root cause analyses and coaching associates. Ensure the team has the required capability, competence, and attitude to succeed in delivering business objectives. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 140,000 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 an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. LI-AB2 TomorrowStartsToday ProudlyMars Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.