What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Lead - 12 hour night shift position at Mars?
Job Description:
Join the team behind one of the world’s most iconic brands. As a Production Leader, you’ll guide a team of 15–20 associates and play a pivotal role in delivering safe, high-quality Mars products while driving performance, engagement, and continuous improvement.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Qualifications
Join the team behind one of the world’s most iconic brands. As a Production Leader, you’ll guide a team of 15–20 associates and play a pivotal role in delivering safe, high-quality Mars products while driving performance, engagement, and continuous improvement.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Qualifications
- 3 years in a supervisory or people leadership role within manufacturing.
- 3-5 years of overall manufacturing experience.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across functions.
- Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and continuous improvement principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes ambiguous environment.
- Degree in Engineering, Sciences, or a technical field
- Additional experience in sanitation, OSHA programs, or advanced food safety practices.
- Ability to lift 10–50 lbs regularly, work at heights, navigate confined spaces, and stand for extended periods.
- Lead day-to-day operations for your production area—ensuring top-tier safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Coach and grow associates, build strong teams, and foster a high-engagement environment.
- Drive continuous improvement and support Mars Supply Excellence initiatives, including Autonomous Maintenance and AWTs.
- Coordinate staffing, materials, and changeovers to keep production running smoothly.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards.
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to execute reliability strategies and enhance line performance.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and manage on-shift escalations.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, and ongoing development of operations talent.
- Work with 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 company bonus.