Production Operations Coordinator - Fast-Paced Manufacturing

mars; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Production Coordinator in the United States to support daily manufacturing operations by coordinating production activities, communicating priorities, and monitoring performance. You will collaborate with Production Leaders, operators, Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Warehouse to resolve issues and keep processes aligned with safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, plus the ability to adapt to a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education is required.
• 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 and different shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities to support the production plan and 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 escalates 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 manufacturing experience

Production information analysis

Problem solving

Decision making

Basic computer skills

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mars is seeking a Production Coordinator in the United States to support daily manufacturing operations by coordinating production activities, communicating priorities, and monitoring performance. You will collaborate with Production Leaders, operators, Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Warehouse to resolve issues and keep processes aligned with safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, plus the ability to adapt to a