Production Coordinator - 2nd Shift ($1,500 Sign-on Bonus)

Mars Incorporated; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Competitive salary & benefits

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in Illinois is seeking a Production Coordinator to train and mentor operators, execute daily/90-day plans, and ensure smooth shift operations across multiple production areas.

The role emphasizes ownership mindset, coaching up to 15 associates, and maintaining safety and quality standards in line with Brand specifications.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production equipment across multiple areas.
• Ability to train associates and coach operators effectively.
• Familiarity with AM and DMS processes and 5S.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel) and SAP for data analysis and training.

Responsibilities

• Create daily/weekly production plan with Operations Leader.
• Build operator capability and problem-solving across teams.
• Lead in the absence of Production Leader and mentor associates.
• Provide guidance on AM, DMS, CIL, CLs and abnormality handling.
• Drive loss elimination and KPI improvement through data analysis.
• Coach on proactive planning to reduce unplanned downtime.

Skills

Autonomous Maintenance Coach

Equipment operation

Training & coaching

MS Office (Excel)

PowerPoint

SAP

Tools

Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Tools

Daily Management Systems (DMS)

Job description

Job Description:

Under direction of the Production Leader, and based on the area's top losses and key challenges, the Production Coordinator creates and execute plans to accelerate building people capability. They train, coach and mentor operators to deliver the daily production plan and the 90 day plan. The Production Coordinator is an integral member of the production team on both shifts. They are a flexible resource in their area of support and fill in as the Production Leader to ensure smooth operation of the shift, and operate equipment as needed.

In service of the site strategy and delivery of the day to day metrics the job holder will maintain operational standards and production processes being responsible for the minute to minute coordination, decision-making, and driving of the manufacturing operation. To ensure the quality of our products meet the Brand specifications, able to make quality and process decisions during manufacture to ensure food safety and quality is met. The Production Coordinator will also role model the ownership mind sets and behaviors and support and coach up to 15 associates and contractors during the shift time frame.

What are we looking for?

• Has the ability to operate and knowledge to manage the operations of all the production equipment of multiple production areas within a factory
• Complete all the necessary training and requirements to become a recognized Autonomous Maintenance Coach within the AM Pillar
• Able to operate all the equipment in an assigned area to effectively train other Associates Has advanced skills, typically gained through a combination of job‑related training and considerable work experience
• Demonstrated experience in leading change and situational leadership.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel to capture and analyze data and PowerPoint to deliver presentations and training) and SAP.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Works directly with the Operations Leader to create the daily and weekly production plan across the team and supports the execution of the plan focused on associate capability and flawless execution.
• As the key trainer and equipment/machinery expert of an assigned area, responsible to build operator capability, problem solving and technical understanding across teams and shifts.
• In the absence of the Production Leader, performs the duties of the role demonstrating the necessary leadership behaviors.
• As the subject matter expert of the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Daily Management Systems (DMS) provides guidance and training to Associates in these areas of expertise; including DMS, Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL), Centerlines (CL's), Abnormality Handling, and 5S.
• Drives loss elimination of raw ingredients, packaging material, and finished goods through observation of production operations and by analyzing loss data to recommend solutions
• Recommends to the Production Leader areas of opportunity to improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as productivity, quality, safety, etc.
• Participates in the execution of planned production "stops" to perform regular maintenance or other routine activities; coach operators on the effectiveness of proactive planning verses unplanned breakdowns.
• Influences and mentors associates on their self-development and business objectives.
• May relieve operators as needed within assigned production areas.
• Works Independently within established procedures and practices.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 31.14 - USD 42.82