Job Description:
Under direction of the Production Leader and daily challenges, the Production Coordinator creates and executes the daily production plan. They train, coach and mentor associates to deliver the daily production plan and the 90 day plan. The Production Coordinator is an integral member of the production team on each shift. 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.
What are we looking for?
1. Education & Professional Qualification
Associate Degree in a technical field of study and 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or 5+ years of experience in manufacturing with progressive levels of responsibility
Certified Trainer
2. Knowledge & Experience
Has the ability to operate and knowledge to manage the operations of powered industrial vehicles within the warehouse.
Complete all the necessary training and requirements to become a recognized certified trainer.
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), Outlook, Teams.
Proficient in Warehouse Management systems (SAP, JDA).
What will be your key responsibilities?
Works directly with the Production Leader to create the daily and weekly production plan and supports the execution of the plan focused on associate capability and flawless execution.
Responsible to build associate 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.
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 cycle counts of existing inventory, mentors associates on their self-development and business objectives.
Maintains Level 4 Step Up Cards (SUCs).
May relieve associates as needed within assigned areas.
Works independently within established procedures and practices.
What can you expect from Mars?
- 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.
- A strong focus on 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.
Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.
The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 31.14 - USD 42.82Skills Required
- Associate degree in a technical field and two years of manufacturing experience, or five or more years of manufacturing experience with progressive responsibility
- Certified Trainer or ability to complete training and requirements to become a certified trainer
- Ability to operate and manage powered industrial vehicles in a warehouse
- Ability to operate assigned-area equipment and train other associates
- Advanced job-related skills and considerable work experience
- Experience leading change and applying situational leadership
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, plus Outlook and Teams
- Proficiency with warehouse management systems, including SAP and JDA
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
Mars Insights
What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
