Manufacturing Operations Coordinator

Mars Incorporated; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Company bonus scheme

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Production Coordinator to support daily manufacturing operations, coordinating production activities, and communicating priorities to ensure safety, quality, service, and production targets are met.

The role requires strong organization, problem-solving, and the ability to work with multiple teams in a fast-paced environment. Flexible hours and shifts may be required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze production information and identify issues.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn production systems and software.
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts when business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities to support the production plan and established operating targets.
• Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, equipment issues, staffing needs, and other important information to the appropriate teams.
• Monitor production performance and identify potential delays, downtime, staffing gaps, material shortages, and other obstacles.
• Support Production Leaders and operators in maintaining a safe, efficient, and organized work environment.
• Assist with staffing coordination and ensure appropriate coverage for production areas.
• Monitor attendance and communicate staffing concerns in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering when equipment issues or breakdowns affect production.
• Partner with Quality and Food Safety to ensure products are manufactured according to established standards and procedures.
• Follow up on production issues to ensure corrective actions are completed and communicated.
• Review production data, downtime information, quality information, and other performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with changeovers, startup activities, shutdowns, and production transitions as needed.
• Ensure required production documentation, checks, and records are completed accurately and on time.
• Support inventory and material availability by communicating shortages or potential supply issues.
• Help maintain 5S standards and ensure production areas remain clean, organized, and audit-ready.
• Reinforce company safety expectations and immediately escape unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve safety, quality, productivity, waste, and cost.
• Assist with training, onboarding, and development of production associates when requested.
• Provide effective shift-to-shift communication to ensure continuity of operations.
• Participate in investigations and problem-solving activities related to safety, quality, production, downtime, and process performance.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent education

Job description

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Production Coordinator to support daily manufacturing operations, coordinating production activities, and communicating priorities to ensure safety, quality, service, and production targets are met.

The role requires strong organization, problem-solving, and the ability to work with multiple teams in a fast-paced environment. Flexible hours and shifts may be required to meet business needs.