Production Shift Leader

Mars Wrigley is looking for a Production Leader/Shift Manager in our Hackettstown, NJ facility! *This is a peanut facility.

Required Shift:

4 days on, 4 days off. First 2 days 7am – 7pm; the following 2 days 7pm – 7am; and the next 4 days off.

Job Purpose:

The Production Lead is a shift-based, front-line supply and operations people leader with high drive for engagement. The Production Lead's are responsible for delivering operational targets. They drive safety, quality, continuous improvement, performance management, training, associate development, transformation and change, team engagement and operating results for their assigned area through leadership of a line or area that exists within a larger Value Stream organization.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma with 4+ years in a technical manufacturing continuous improvement environment OR:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or technical related discipline with 1+ year experience manufacturing
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Ability to lead teams
• Computer savvy with MS Office

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift/carry (10-55 lbs) & push/pull (50-200 lbs).
• Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping.
• Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment.
• Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods
• Ability to work in varies manufacturing environments and non-temperature-controlled rooms.
• Read, write, understand English

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience leading in an manufacturing setting
• Previous people management experience
• Food, beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices

What will your key responsibilities be?

• Manage and motivate a team 15-30 associates to meet KPIs with a quality and safety mindset while driving associate engagement and development.
• Implement changes in methods, equipment, systems and organization, as needed, to assure the objectives of the line/area are met, and give input and recommendations for such changes by using a Continuous Improvement mindset
• Collaborate with the Area Leadership team to improve strategies to help the line/area perform more effectively.
• Coach operators to build their functional and leadership capabilities and to drive accountability.
• Coordinate materials, staffing and resources to support line operation and changeovers.
• Ensure the ongoing production and conversion of material into quality products in safe and defect free products consistent with the principles of Mars.

Total Rewards:

• Pay based on experience between $75- 95K
• Annual bonus pay out
• Annual merit increases

• Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
• Up to 6% 401K match
• Vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement

• Relocation: possible Relocation assistance. Further discussion during interview.

• Short/Long Term disability
• 18 weeks parental leave

About the Mars Hackettstown, NJ Plant:

• Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do the kind of challenging, interesting work that shapes the world’s best-loved brands. Here, at the Hackettstown, NJ facility, we create your favorite iconic chocolate candy including M&Ms, Peanut M&Ms and Minis! We are in a location that has high visibility globally and with the Mars family. We have large capital investments to sustain the production we do with our products and our environment. Here, there are endless possibilities to learn and grow in your passion whether that be manufacturing, supply, people management, engineering, operations, R&D etc. To be at Mars is to work with real purpose, supported by talented people from all sorts of different backgrounds. Being a Mars Associate is more than a job. It’s the opportunity to start your tomorrow, today.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.