Night Shift Production Leader: Lead Quality & Safety

Mars; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401k match

Vacation 3 weeks

12 Holidays per year

Sick Pay

Maternity & Parental Leave

Annual bonus

Job summary

Mars Wrigley is hiring a Production Leader for our Topeka, Kansas manufacturing plant. This night-shift role leads a team of about 15 associates, focused on safety, quality, and cost efficiency while delivering line and area targets in a 24-hour operation.

The position emphasizes coaching, training, and implementing Mars Safety programs, with opportunities for growth and a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a technical manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading teams in a continuous improvement setting.
• Knowledge of GMP and HACCP concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Convert materials into quality products safely and efficiently on shift.
• Lead and develop associates, drive safety, quality and cost improvements.
• Coordinate staffing, materials and resources for line operations.
• Implement and reinforce standards, changes, and training across area.
• Support Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) program and autonomous maintenance initiatives.

Skills

People leadership

Safety leadership

Continuous improvement

Quality management

Communication

Problem solving

Team coaching

Line operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent experience (4+ years in manufacturing CI)

Engineering/science/business degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Internet software & email

Job description

Mars Wrigley is hiring a Production Leader for our Topeka, Kansas manufacturing plant. This night-shift role leads a team of about 15 associates, focused on safety, quality, and cost efficiency while delivering line and area targets in a 24-hour operation.

The position emphasizes coaching, training, and implementing Mars Safety programs, with opportunities for growth and a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.