Production Leader

Company: Mars Wrigley Albany GA

Title: Production Lead

Required Shift:

12 Hour Rotating Shift

223 Rotation

Week 1: On Monday Tuesday Friday Saturday & Sunday (Off Wednesday & Thursday)

Week 2: On Wednesday & Thursday (Off Monday Tuesday Friday Saturday & Sunday)

Job Purpose:

The Production Leader is a shiftbased frontline operations people leader with on average around 20 direct reports. The Production Leader drives safety quality continuous improvement performance management associate development team engagement and operating results. The Production Leader is responsible for building an effective team and managing the training and organizational strategies.

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting
• 2 years in a people management or leader role
• Working knowledge in a GMP and continuous improvement environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word Excel etc) internet software email.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying pushing (1050 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50300 lbs)
• Frequent bending stooping twisting handling and gripping
• Ability to work at elevated heights climb stairs leaning over equipment and work in confined spaces
• Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
• Ability to read write and speak English

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree related to Engineering basic sciences or technical discipline.
• 4 years in a manufacturing setting
• 3 years in a people manager position
• Functional knowledge and understanding of HACCP concepts.
• Experience in plant sanitation practices and procedures
• OSHA experience or certification

What will be your Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead your team while following production quality and safety standards as well as the 5 Principles.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement changes and strategies in methods equipment and systems.
• Lead or participate in Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) Pillars: autonomous maintenance (AM) autonomous work teams (AWTs) preventive maintenance (PM).
• Repair and troubleshooting of process/packaging equipment problems.
• Coordinate materials staffing and resources to support line operation and changeovers.
• Manage associate relations related to hiring training coaching engaging retaining developing and performance direct reports to build their functional and leadership capabilities.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities as well as reactively lead onshift incident.
• Participate in the implementation of improvement strategies that will help the line/area perform more effectively.

What do we Manufacture

• Your favorite Combos brands.

What will be the Interview Process

• Application> resume review > recruiter phone screen > Situational Judgement Assessment (online) > onsite panel interview> Interview team decision

Compensation:

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Annual variable bonus pay out
• Annual merit increases

Total Rewards:

• Medical Vision & Dental Starts day one!
• Up to 6% 401K match
• Vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short/Long Term disability
• 18 weeks parental leave

Training & Onboarding:

• 3day initial orientation on start date (Day Shift)

What can you expect from Mars

• The opportunity to learn develop and take charge of your own career.
• An industrycompetitive salary and benefits package
• To be respected and valued
• The Five Principles are at the center of every decision we make.
• The opportunity to work crossfunctionally add value and impact a better world for generations to come.
  

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.