Under direction of the Production Leader, and based on the area’s top losses and key challenges, the Production Coordinator creates and execute plans to accelerate building people capability. They train, coach and mentor operators to deliver the daily production plan and the 90 day plan. The Production Coordinator is an integral member of the production team on both shifts. They are a flexible resource in their area of support and fill in as the Production Leader to ensure smooth operation of the shift, and operate equipment as needed.

In service of the site strategy and delivery of the day to day metrics the job holder will maintain operational standards and production processes being responsible for the minute to minute coordination, decision-making, and driving of the manufacturing operation. To ensure the quality of our products meet the Brand specifications, able to make quality and process decisions during manufacture to ensure food safety and quality is met. The Production Coordinator will also role model the ownership mind sets and behaviors and support and coach up to 15 associates and contractors during the shift time frame.

What are we looking for?

• Has the ability to operate and knowledge to manage the operations of all the production equipment of multiple production areas within a factory
• Complete all the necessary training and requirements to become a recognized Autonomous Maintenance Coach within the AM Pillar
• Able to operate all the equipment in an assigned area to effectively train other Associates Has advanced skills, typically gained through a combination of job-related training and considerable work experience
• Demonstrated experience in leading change and situational leadership.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel to capture and analyze data and PowerPoint to deliver presentations and training) and SAP.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Works directly with the Operations Leader to create the daily and weekly production plan across the team and supports the execution of the plan focused on associate capability and flawless execution.
• As the key trainer and equipment/machinery expert of an assigned area, responsible to build operator capability, problem solving and technical understanding across teams and shifts.
• In the absence of the Production Leader, performs the duties of the role demonstrating the necessary leadership behaviors.
• As the subject matter expert of the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Daily Management Systems (DMS) provides guidance and training to Associates in these areas of expertise; including DMS, Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL), Centerlines (CL’s), Abnormality Handling, and 5S.
• Drives loss elimination of raw ingredients, packaging material, and finished goods through observation of production operations and by analyzing loss data to recommend solutions
• Recommends to the Production Leader areas of opportunity to improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as productivity, quality, safety, etc.
• Participates in the execution of planned production “stops” to perform regular maintenance or other routine activities; coach operators on the effectiveness of proactive planning verses unplanned breakdowns.
• Influences and mentors associates on their self-development and business objectives.
• May relieve operators as needed within assigned production areas.
• Works Independently within established procedures and practices.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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 company bonus.

About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
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.​​​​​​​

Note to Search Firms/Agencies:
Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific.  Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars.