Packaging Line Lead & Troubleshooting Operator

Mars; Colorado; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a hands-on operator to support fast-paced manufacturing and packaging lines in Colorado. The role emphasizes line relief, equipment troubleshooting, and adherence to GMP/OSHA standards.

You will lead by example across multiple stations, manage changeovers, and drive continuous improvement with digital tools. Responsibilities include covering breaks to protect targets, assisting with mechanical changeovers, and ensuring accurate production records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Hands-on operational experience with high-speed manufacturing or packaging machinery.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for mechanical faults, sensor errors, and deviations.
• Ability to lead across diverse workstations and prioritize under dynamic floor conditions.
• Knowledge of GMP, OSHA, and SOPs.
• Familiarity with production tracking tools and digital verification platforms.

Responsibilities

• Line Relief & Shift Continuity: Cover scheduled breaks across core stations to prevent bottlenecks and protect production targets.
• Line Relief & Shift Continuity: Provide flexible frontline support during downtime or staffing gaps to sustain continuous flow.
• Packaging Area Leadership & Technical Support: Lead floor priorities to achieve daily output targets and support operators.
• Packaging Area Leadership & Technical Support: Rapidly diagnose and resolve minor equipment stoppages or process deviations.
• Packaging Area Leadership & Technical Support: Enforce SOPs, GMPs, and workplace safety across packaging cells.
• Changeovers & Clean‑Inspect‑Lubricate (CIL): Stage materials and align crew before line shutdowns to minimize downtime.
• Changeovers & Clean‑Inspect‑Lubricate (CIL): Assist in mechanical changeover tasks and sanitization routines.
• Changeovers & Clean‑Inspect‑Lubricate (CIL): Complete post-task inspections and digital audit sign-offs.
• Production Records & Digital Systems: Track batch records and tally finished goods against shift targets.
• Production Records & Digital Systems: Pull Work Orders and audit run metrics via Production Summary system.
• Subject Expertise & Team Capability: Provide back-up leadership for administrative and operational tasks.
• Subject Expertise & Team Capability: Serve as SME for equipment operation and troubleshooting best practices.
• Subject Expertise & Team Capability: Drive onboarding and qualification signoffs in Nexus.
• Subject Expertise & Team Capability: Own Autonomous Maintenance initiatives and defect handling.

Skills

Machinery experience

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

GMP & OSHA

Digital systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Weever Forms

Nexus

Production Summary system

Job description

Mars is seeking a hands-on operator to support fast-paced manufacturing and packaging lines in Colorado. The role emphasizes line relief, equipment troubleshooting, and adherence to GMP/OSHA standards.

You will lead by example across multiple stations, manage changeovers, and drive continuous improvement with digital tools. Responsibilities include covering breaks to protect targets, assisting with mechanical changeovers, and ensuring accurate production records.