Manufacturing Shift Leader – Day Shift

Job Description:

Manufacturing Shift Leader – Day Shift

Location: Plymouth

Salary: £55,000- £65,000 + 12% Bonus + Benefits+ Shift Premium

Day Shift- Monday-Friday-Rotating- 40 Hours

Wrigley is proudly part of Mars, Incorporated, the company behind some of the world's best-loved brands. In 2016, Mars combined its Chocolate and Wrigley businesses to create Mars Wrigley. Mars Wrigley's confectionary portfolio includes Chocolate brands such as SNICKERS®, M&M’S®, GALAXY®, MALTESERS, and TWIX®, as well as Gum and Mints like DOUBLEMINT®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™ and Fruity Confections including SKITTLES® and STARBURST®. Mars Wrigley is just one of Mars’ diverse global businesses, including Petcare, Food, Drinks, and Symbioscience.

The Manufacturing Shift Leader role leads and develops a team of around 45-50 Operations associates to deliver Value-Stream Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and project initiatives under our Great Plants, Great People, Great Pipelines strategy.

What are we looking for?

• Experience of line management is preferable, including development and disciplinary.

• A strong communicator with a demonstrated ability to relate to all people at all levels, from various backgrounds and to confront difficult situations as required.

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills by identifying and addressing challenges.

• Ideally had experience in a manufacturing environment.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Oversee an operations shift team to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) related to Safety, Quality, and Food Safety through prioritization, escalation, and decision-making.

• Provide line management for operations associates, including work allocation, crewing levels, training, and handling attendance, performance, and disciplinary matters.

• Build and develop a high-performing team by coaching, engagement, and implementing Personal Development Plans (PDP) for people and team growth.

• Coordinate business communication in the area, collaborating with management and support functions for effective messaging and feedback.

• Communicate team initiatives, factory updates, and business debriefs to ensure alignment and clarity.

• Collaborate on Continuous Improvement and operational expenditures (OPEX) projects, driving efficiency improvements and supporting team capability development.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse 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 a company bonus.

• Free on-site parking - benefit from hassle-free and convenient commuting with complimentary parking.

• Discounted Staff Shop & Access to on-site Staff Gym.

• On-site Staff Canteen.

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.