Control Room Operator at Mars, Incorporated in Lebanon, Tennessee

Job Description:

Job Description

The Control Room Operator is responsible and accountable for assuring all raw materials are received, unloaded, stored, and batched according to published formulas in compliance with Q&FS specifications and QMP standards in support of Royal Canin's Quality and Food Safety principles.

Principal Accountabilities

• Adhere to personal safety practices that meet OSHA & Mars standards to assure a safe environment for yourself and others. Maintain open communication with site safety committee and site safety manager as appropriate for the role.


• Operate within specified efficiency/productivity standards based on:
  
  
  • Raw material storage and usage policies and procedures.
  
  
  • Formulation and packaging capability as specified in OGSM & KPI's
  
  
  
  


• Operate within established finished product Q&FS specifications for each formula and as specified within GMP & HACCP guidelines


• Provide all raw material samples and conduct all Q&FS testing as required by QMP standards.


• Accurately complete documentation of all reporting related to the following Q&FS, QMP, and site required procedures and policies.


• Adhere to the master sanitation program. Perform sanitation activities as defined by Sanitation SOPs.


• Assure all areas of responsibility are safe, clean, and clear of maintenance related issues during daily walk through.


• Assure all raw material deliveries are completed safely, in accordance with Q&FS specifications, GMP standards, and site-specific requirements.


• Maintain continuous communication with site functional teams to assure complete awareness of the manufacturing process in compliance with Q&FS and performance objectives.


• Support business unit teams for the continuous improvement of Nutro existing and new products and/or processes.


• Participate in the development, revision, and training of mission critical competencies as related to the responsibilities and accountabilities of the position.


• Perform basic preventative maintenance activities as defined in SOPs.


• Demonstrate a quality culture in actions, words and spirit.


• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Functional Accountabilities

Assure the process equipment and all supporting processes are in compliance with Q&FS, QMP, and performance objectives at the following process flow points. This is subject to change based on operational requirements.

Key Critical Competencies (Functional or Leadership)

• Dealing with ambiguity


• Creativity


• Self-development


• Conflict Management


• Functional/Technical Skills


• Priority Setting

Decision Making Authority and Impact

Decisions

• Adjusting production based on raw materials on hand.


• Responsible for reporting and following up on any observation that may impact associate safety and/or product Quality and Food Safety.


• Productive and safe work habits.

Recommendations

• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects through proactive and reactive efforts including incident/root cause investigation and implementation of corrective/preventive actions pertaining to Q&FS and continuous improvement of plant operations.

Key Technical Knowledge and Functional Skills

• Mars safety polices and procedures


• Food Safety (GMP, HACCP)


• Food Quality (Product and Process)


• Q&FS testing practices and procedures, and QMP polices

Requirements and Preferred Experience Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Effective verbal & written communication skills.


• Effective analytical, troubleshooting, and computer skills.


• Ability to work independently without supervision as well as within a team setting.


• Two-year pet food and/or food manufacturing experience preferably in the mixing pf raw ingredients side of production

Physical requirements

• Sufficient mobility, strength, flexibility, hearing, and sight to access all job relevant areas and perform routine activities as necessary to deliver required results.