Chocolate Roasting Lead — Shift Supervisor & CI Champion

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Up to 6% 401(k) match

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Short/Long-Term Disability

18 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Production Lead for the Elizabethtown, PA site. You will oversee a 15‑person production team on rotating shifts and drive quality, safety, and continuous improvement across the line.

The role emphasizes coaching, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration to meet KPIs and deliver safe, defect‑free products in a fast‑paced chocolate manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 4+ years experience in a people management role.
• 4+ years experience in a technical manufacturing continuous improvement environment.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Proficient in MS Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 15 associates to meet KPIs with focus on quality and safety.
• Implement changes in methods, equipment, systems, and organization to achieve objectives.
• Provide Continuous Improvement recommendations and collaborate with Area Leadership to improve line performance.
• Coach operators to develop leadership capabilities and accountability.
• Coordinate materials, staffing, and resources for line operations and changeovers.
• Ensure production and conversion of materials into quality, safe, defect‑free products per Mars principles.
• Handle ad hoc requests.

Skills

Analytical Capability

Asset Management

Lean Principles

Operations Management

Planning

Quality Assurance

Safety

Project Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree or certifications

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Production Lead for the Elizabethtown, PA site. You will oversee a 15‑person production team on rotating shifts and drive quality, safety, and continuous improvement across the line.

The role emphasizes coaching, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration to meet KPIs and deliver safe, defect‑free products in a fast‑paced chocolate manufacturing environment.