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Mars UK • USA-New Jersey-Hackettstown | United States of America

Maintenance Leader

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  $95,393 – $131,165 per annum
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Job Description

Job Description:

Mars Wrigley- Maintenance Leader- Hackettstown, NJ

  • Pay Range: Based off experience between $100- 120K
  • This site manufactures chocolate and peanut M&Ms

Shift Schedule:

  • Monday- Friday 6:30am- 2:30pm (Flexible pending business needs)
  • 1-2 times per week flex time to support third shift team

Description of Role:

Leads a team of up to 12 maintenance associates to ensure plant equipment is properly maintained while meeting safety, quality, environmental, regulatory, financial, and production goals. Oversees repair, maintenance, and installation of machines and equipment.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree or higher in a technical discipline and 5+ years of experience in maintenance or engineering
    OR
  • High school diploma or GED and 10+ years of experience in maintenance or engineering
  • 2+ years’ directly managing a team of 2+ associates
  • Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset (e.g., TPM, PM, Lean Manufacturing, etc.)
  • Experience working in a manufacturing, warehousing or industrial environment
  • Proficient using computer software including MS Office (Word, Excel) and email communications.

Physical Requirements:

  • Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs.)
  • Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
  • Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
  • Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours
  • Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions
  • Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or certifications in a technical discipline
  • 5 years’ experience in people management
  • Prior experience in the food industry

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

  • Supervise a maintenance team of 12, providing coaching, training, and development through formal reviews, development plans, and performance evaluations.
  • Oversee reactive work for day-to-day breakdowns, troubleshooting and equipment repairs.
  • Responsible for preventive maintenance (PM), inspection routines, inventory control, job scheduling, and plant improvement plans.
  • Support plant maintenance strategies including developing annual capital project forecasts and maintenance budgets/cost.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities through problem solving tools to identify root cause of on-going issues, create corrective action plans, and prioritize team resources to implement solutions.
  • Any ad hoc requests

Total Rewards

  • Starting Pay: Based off experience between $100- 120K
  • Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
  • Benefits Starting Day One:
    • Medical, Vision, and Dental
    • Up to 6% 401(k) match
    • Vacation time
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Short/Long-Term Disability
    • 18 weeks parental leave

What can you expect from Mars?

  • The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
  • An industry-competitive salary and benefits package.
  • To be respected and valued.
  • The Five Principles are at the center of every decision we make.
  • The opportunity to work cross-functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.

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 shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 95,393.00 - USD 131,165.00

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
LinkedIn learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

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4,000 In the UK

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