Production Operations Coordinator

Mars; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Mars University access

Company bonus scheme

Job summary

Mars in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Production Coordinator to support daily manufacturing operations by coordinating production activities, communicating priorities, and monitoring performance to meet safety, quality, and production goals.

The role partners with Production Leaders, maintenance, quality, planning, and warehouse to resolve issues, ensure 5S, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining an organized, safe work environment and effective shift-to-shift communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 escalated 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Production systems software

Job description

Mars in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Production Coordinator to support daily manufacturing operations by coordinating production activities, communicating priorities, and monitoring performance to meet safety, quality, and production goals.

The role partners with Production Leaders, maintenance, quality, planning, and warehouse to resolve issues, ensure 5S, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining an organized, safe work environment and effective shift-to-shift communication.