As a Production Shift Coordinator at Mars, you will be a key figure in our production management team, responsible for overseeing the smooth execution of our production plans. You’ll drive efficiency, maintain our high quality and safety standards, and actively contribute to the ongoing improvement of our production processes. This role requires a combination of leadership, problem-solving, and collaborative skills to achieve optimal production performance and deliver our beloved products.
What are we looking for?
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Technology, Science, Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of 4 years of experience within a Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment.
- You’re a strong communicator with a demonstrated ability to relate to people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.
- Proven experience in problem-solving and handling challenging situations effectively.
- People management experience is advantageous, along with a passion for working with and developing teams.
What would be your key responsibilities?
- Lead shift handover meetings and performance reviews, utilizing systems like FMOS and iObeya to track and deliver KPIs for safety, quality, and productivity.
- Act as the first point of contact for operational issues, ensuring clear communication and timely escalation to the relevant teams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Quality, Safety, and Engineering to ensure consistent product quality and process reliability.
- Promote and drive a culture of continuous improvement using LEAN principles and structured problem-solving.
- Manage inventory for your area, from ordering consumables to conducting stock counts and investigating variances.
- Oversee shift scheduling to ensure production plans are met efficiently, meeting customer demand.
- Act as an Emergency Manager, assessing risks and leading the response to any emergency situations in the factory.
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 a family-owned business with more than $50 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 150,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.
A Note to Candidates Regarding AI
Embracing AI as a vital skill for today and tomorrow, we welcome candidates to use AI to assist with your preparation as you engage with our recruiting process—from helping to perfect your CV/resume to using it to refine your interview skills. While AI can assist you, we expect that your ideas, responses, and demonstration of competencies throughout the recruitment process are authentically your own. We value genuine engagement and want to see the real you shine.
At Mars, AI is here to support—not replace—the human connection at the heart of our recruitment process.
