Production Leader (Finance)
Job Description:
Company: Mars Wrigley- Hackettstown, NJ
Title:Production Leader (AKA Shift Manager)
What do we manufacture?
Chocolate and Peanut M&Ms
Required Shift:
- 12 hour rotating shift including days, nights and weekends
- Rotation of 4 days "on" and 4 days "off" (First two days will be day shift and last two days are night shift)
- First 2 days 7am - 7pm; the following 2 days 7pm - 7am
- Every other weekend off
Job Purpose:
The Production Leader is a shift-based, front-line supply and operations people leader of 25+ associates. The Production Leader's are responsible for safety, quality, and operational targets while driving continuous improvement through performance management, associate training/development and team engagement.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- 4+ years in a technical manufacturing continuous improvement environment
- 1+ year(s) experience in a people management role
- Must have hands on experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Computer savvy with MS Office
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift/carry (10-55 lbs) &push/pull (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
- Ability to work in varies manufacturing environments and non-temperature-controlledrooms.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years experience in a manufacturing setting
- 2+ people management experience in a manufacturing company
- Specific experience in a food, beverage and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing area
- Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
What will your key responsibilities be?
- Manage and motivate a team 25+ 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, and give input and recommendations for such changes by using a Continuous Improvement mindset
- 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:
- Pay based on experience
- Annual bonus pay out
- Annual merit increases
- Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
- Up to 6% 401K match
- Vacation time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Relocation: possible Relocation assistance. Further discussion during interview.
- Short/Long Term disability
- 18 weeks parental leave
What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with over 130,000 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
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.
