top 3 scores:
94%

Location flexibility

91%

Hours flexibility

90%

Autonomy

Job Description

Job Description:

Shift Production Coordinator

Slough
Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts, 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off
Permanent
Competitive salary, shift allowance and performance related company bonus

Here at Mars we now have an exciting opportunity for a Production Coordinator to come and join our factory team!

The production coordinator oversees the smooth execution of production plans, maintain adherence to standards, and actively creating and driving action plans to return the line to standard running conditions in a timely manner.

Responsible for driving FMOS, efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and actively contributing to the ongoing improvement of production processes. The role requires a combination of problem-solving, and collaborative skills to achieve optimal production performance.

What are we looking for?

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

  • Excellent organisational and prioritisation ability

  • FMCG or high-speed production environment experience

  • Excellent standards of numeracy and literacy

  • Good understanding and knowledge of Microsoft based systems

  • SAP literacy is desirable

  • TPM/Operational Excellence/Autonomous Maintenance experience desirable

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Ensure that production plans are executed and lead to the execution of PM’s and changeovers.

  • Proactively monitor losses across wrapping and process areas and lead Basic Problem Solving (BPS) to define accurate problem descriptions.

  • Monitor the progress of production activities, identify, and escalate any issues or delays promptly in accordance with FMOS escalation procedures.

  • Implement and uphold safety protocols and regulatory requirements to create a safe working environment.

  • Maintain and enforce safety and quality standards to ensure that products meet or exceed established specifications.

  • Actively contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing production processes.

  • Support the development of factory operators also, coaching and mentoring them to enhance their problem-solving skills and overall performance.

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 company bonus.

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

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.

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

We asked employees of Mars UK what it's like to work there, and this is what they told us.

Location flexibility
94%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours flexibility
91%
Employees are very happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
84%
Employees are very happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
80%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
81%
Employees feel that flexible working is part of the culture
Autonomy
90%
Employees feel they have complete autonomy over getting their work done

Additional employee ratings
(these do not contribute to the FlexScore®)

Diversity
75%
Employees feel that the diversity is good and there are continued efforts to improve it
Inclusion
78%
Employees feel that the culture supports equity and inclusivity well
Culture
86%
Employees feel like it is a really great environment to work in
Mission
84%
Employees feel very excited about and aligned with the company mission
Salary
70%
Employees feel that their salary is good and matches the value they bring

Working at Mars UK

Company employees

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (male:female)

57:43

Currently Hiring Countries

Brazil

France

Spain

United Kingdom

United States

Office Locations

Awards & Achievements

1st – Large companies

1st – Large companies

Flexa100 2024
Consumer Goods

Consumer Goods

Industry awards 2023
3rd – Large companies

3rd – Large companies

Flexa100 2023
Retail & Ecommerce

Retail & Ecommerce

Industry awards 2022