Production Leader

Mars Wrigley- Elizabethtown PA is looking for a Production Leader

Pay: Based on experience starting at $78000K

What do we manufacture

Dove Chocolate

Shift Schedule:

What is the current shift for 2025

4 Shift Rotation:

• Rotating shifts between 1st (6:30 AM -3:00 PM) 2nd (2:30 PM 11:00 PM) 3rd (10:30 PM 7:00 AM) and 4th(week off)
• 8 hour shift during the week (Monday- Friday)
• 12 hour weekend shift (off every other weekend)
• 1 consecutive full week off per month (in addition to other days off per month)

What is the future shift in 2026

Fixed Shifts (Non- Rotating)

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Job Purpose:

The Production Leader is a shift-based front-line operations people leader of on average 15 production associates who efficiently improves quality safety continuous improvement performance management associate development team engagement and operating results.

What we are looking for

Minimum Requirements:

• High School or GED
• 4 years of experience in a people management role
• 4 years of experience in a technical manufacturing continuous improvement environment
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Proficient in computer softwares including MS Office and email

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.).

• Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping.
• Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform climb stairs leaning over equipment.
• Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs and to conduct multi-task work in a very fast paced work environment
• Able to understand speak read and write in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering basic sciences or business-related disciplines

• Mechanical training or experience

What will your key responsibilities be

• Manage and motivate a team up to 15 associates to meet KPIs with a quality and safety mindset while driving associate engagement and development.
• Implement changes in methods equipment systems and organization as needed to assure the objectives of the line/area are met
• Deliver recommendations by using a Continuous Improvement mindset and the Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) program.
• Collaborate with the Area Leadership team to improve strategies to help the line/area perform more effectively.
• Coach operators to build their functional and leadership capabilities and to drive accountability.
• Coordinate materials staffing and resources to support line operation and changeovers.
• Ensure the ongoing production and conversion of material into quality products in safe and defect free products consistent with the principles of Mars.

Total Rewards/Compensation:

• Pay based on experience starting at $78000K
• Annual bonus pay out
• Annual merit increases
• Medical Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
• Up to 6% 401K match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short/Long Term disability
• 18 weeks parental leave

Allergies:This is a peanut FREE facility

What can you expect from Mars

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