Production Operator

Mars; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hot food restaurant on site

Mars University development

Private healthcare + parental leave

Pension (up to 9%)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Gym membership & wellbeing support

Annual leave 24–32 days

Free parking on site

Job summary

Mars in Melton Mowbray is hiring a Production Operator to run and optimise production lines, troubleshoot equipment, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll support safety, quality and efficiency targets while helping colleagues grow through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Join a team with a focus on career development, Mars University, and a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, pension, life assurance, and on-site amenities.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Skilled in operating and troubleshooting production equipment.
• Ability to coach and mentor colleagues.
• Data-driven problem solving using metrics.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Champion Process Excellence: master our production processes and establish centrelines while troubleshooting to meet quality targets.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: lead daily management and focused improvement activities to eliminate waste and boost efficiency.
• Uphold a World-Class Safety Culture: model safe practices and coach the team to work safely every day.

Skills

Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Coaching skills

Root cause analysis

Safety mindset

Job description

Job Description

Melton Mowbray
£36,500 - £37,000 (including shift allowance, DOE)
+ Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

39 Hours per week -Rotating 12-hour shifts: 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off

The Role

As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for operating and optimising production processes, troubleshooting equipment issues and driving continuous improvement. Working as part of a high-performing team, you will help deliver safety, quality and efficiency targets while supporting the development of colleagues through coaching and knowledge sharing.

What's in it for you?

• Hot food restaurant on site

• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University

• Private healthcare + equal parental leave

• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)

• Life assurance (4x salary)

• Gym membership & wellbeing support

• Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service

• Free parking on site

What We're Looking For

• Proven Manufacturing Expertise: You have experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and are skilled in operating and troubleshooting production equipment.

• A Continuous Improvement Mindset: You have a track record of identifying and eliminating waste. Direct experience with the Manufacturing Excellence pillars (AM, FMOS, E+T, FI) is a major advantage.

• Natural Coaching Skills: You enjoy sharing your knowledge and seeing others succeed. You have a collaborative spirit and the ability to train and mentor your teammates effectively.

• Data-Driven Problem Solving: You use facts and data to make decisions. You are skilled in root cause analysis and can focus a team on the most critical priorities.

• Unwavering Commitment to Standards: You hold yourself and others to high standards of safety, quality, and performance with rigorous discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion Process Excellence: Go beyond simply running equipment. You will master our production processes, establish critical centrelines and CIL's, and be the first line of defence in troubleshooting to ensure we meet our quality and performance targets without fail.

• Drive Continuous Improvement: Be the engine of our Manufacturing Excellence culture on the floor. You will facilitate Daily Management System (DMS) Process's, use data to dig into the root cause of problems, and spearhead focused improvement activities that eliminate waste and boost efficiency.

• Uphold a World-Class Safety Culture: Set the example as a champion for safety. You will proactively identify and mitigate risks, coach your peers on best practices, and ensure everyone on your team goes home safe, every single day

What You Can Expect from Mars

• Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles

• Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow"

• Access world-class training & development from day one

• Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package