CVS Manager

The Operational integration of Capacity expansion , new products and automation into the factory which includes execution of all CVS (Commissioning, Validation, and Start Up) activities and training of Mars Associates. Inherent to these responsibilities is the operational planning, preparation and execution of projects working internally with other site associates and externally with India Engineering Head and the Central Engineering Team.

Key responsibilities

• Develop the CVS plan for new projects and execute all CVS activities including commissioning, validation and start-up for all major and small minor projects at the site.
• Coordinate site CVS activities including allocating resources, collaborating with the engineering team, leading cross-functional decision-making teams concerning project activities, developing the CVS plan, creating standard operating procedures and maximizing the operational effectiveness of start-up
• Establish and manage the CVS/Training budget for new and existing projects.
• Transfer equipment knowledge and operation through formal and informal associate training
• Responsible for creating and managing the CVS team budget.
• Working in partnership with the Project Engineering Manager. Engineering drives the project through Engineering Checkout and the CVS Manager takes the lead through the Commissioning, Validation and Start-up Phases.
• Associate Development – Evaluate associate performance and develop, in conjunction with associate’s plans, to challenge their potential. Ensure development plans are in place for each direct report and complete quarterly one on one conversations.

1. CVS Planning & Framework Development

• Create a comprehensive CVS plan aligned with the EWP (Enterprise Work Process) requirements.
• Define key milestones, deliverables, governance structure, and review mechanisms.

Establish cross‑functional responsibilities and escalation pathways.

2. Cross‑Functional Team Leadership & System Integration

• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams within the plant (Operations, Quality, Maintenance, IT, Safety, HR, etc.).
• Develop an integration roadmap for:
• Atlas system implementation
• Existing legacy systems
• Data flow, interfaces, and process mapping
• Conduct impact assessment for each function and plan mitigation / readiness actions.

3. Input During Design Phase (Ops SPOC)

• Act as the Operations Single Point of Contact (SPOC) during the design phase.
• Provide operational insights for:
• Process design
• Layout finalization
• Equipment selection
• Capacity & takt time planning
• Ensure design aligns with safety, productivity, and manufacturability requirements.

4. Participation in PRP (Ops SPOC)

• Represent Operations in Process Readiness Planning (PRP) sessions.
• Review process maps, SOPs, PFMEA, control plans, and readiness indicators.
• Validate operational feasibility and ensure alignment with CVS deliverables.

5. Resource Deployment, Preparation & Training

• Develop a resource deployment plan covering headcount, skill mix, and shift structure.
• Plan and execute:
• Onboarding
• Work allocation
• Operational readiness checks
• Coordinate with HR and functional managers for smooth deployment.

· 6. Capability Building & Training Execution

• Identify training needs across all operational resources (Skill Matrix).
• Align training plans with EWP and CVS readiness requirements.
• Organize and coordinate:
• Training calendar
• Trainers (internal/external)
• Venue, logistics, and training materials
• Monitor training effectiveness and certification status.

Job Specifications:

• An undergraduate, or advanced degree, in Engineering with 10 year of Minimum experience for internal candidate Minimum B4/T1 or equivalent associate will be applicable for the role
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing, warehousing and engineering functions in a food processing/distribution facility.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a food production environment and knowledge of food safety.
• Minimum 7 years in a production environment.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• In depth knowledge of Mars policies, objectives and organization structure.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Due to global interactions, fluent English is required.
• Ability to travel 10-15% of the time.
• Ability to thrive an ambiguous environment.