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Mars UK • USA-Illinois-Yorkville | United States of America

Production Coordinator - Skittles - Pitman Nights ($1,500 Sign-on Bonus)

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  $31 – $43 per hour
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Job Description

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Production Leader, and based on the area’s top losses and key challenges, the Production Coordinator creates and executes plans to accelerate building people capability. They train, coach, and mentor operators to deliver the daily production plan and the 90-day plan. The Production Coordinator is an integral member of the production team on each shift. They are a flexible resource in their area of support and fill in as the Production Leader to ensure the smooth operation of the shift and operate the equipment as needed.

What are we looking for?

Education & Professional Qualification

  • Associate Degree in a technical field of study and 2 years experience in a TPM/technical, manufacturing environment or 5+ years of experience in manufacturing with progressive levels of responsibility

  • Certified Trainer (Daily Management System (DMS)

  • Autonomous Maintenance (AM), (Problem-solving, etc.)

Knowledge & Experience

  • Has the ability to operate and knowledge to manage the operations of all the production equipment of multiple production areas within a factory

  • Complete all the necessary training and requirements to become a recognized Autonomous Maintenance Coach within the AM Pillar

  • Able to operate all the equipment in an assigned area to effectively train other Associates

  • Has advanced skills, typically gained through a combination of job-related training and considerable work experience

  • Demonstrated experience in leading change and situational leadership.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel to capture and analyze data and PowerPoint to deliver presentations and training) and SAP.

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Works directly with the Production Leader to create the daily and weekly production plan and supports the execution of the plan focused on associate capability and flawless execution.

  • As the key trainer and equipment/machinery expert of an assigned area, responsible to build operator capability, problem-solving, and technical understanding across teams and shifts.

  • In the absence of the Production Leader, performs the duties of the role demonstrating the necessary leadership behaviors.

  • As the subject matter expert of the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Daily Management Systems (DMS) provides guidance and training to Associates in these areas of expertise; including DMS, Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL), Centerlines (CL’s), Abnormality Handling, and 5S.

  • Drives loss elimination of raw ingredients, packaging material, and finished goods through observation of production operations and by analyzing loss data to recommend solutions

  • Recommends to the Production Leader areas of opportunity to improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as productivity, quality, safety, etc.

  • Participates in the execution of planned production “stops” to perform regular maintenance or other routine activities; coaches operators on the effectiveness of proactive planning versus unplanned breakdowns.

  • Influences and mentors associates on their self-development and business objectives.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with over 130,000 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 company bonus.

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 listed is applicable to IL:USD 31.14 - USD 42.82

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
Learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Mars UK

Company employees:

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (m:f):

57:43

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Awards & Accreditations

1st - Most Family Friendly Company

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Flexa awards 2026
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Consumer Goods

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Retail & Ecommerce

Industry awards 2022

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