Production Coordinator

Job Description:

Company: Mars Wrigley- Albany, GA

Title: Production Coordinator

Required Shift:

12 Hour Rotating Shift

7:00am – 7:00pm

2-2-3 Rotating Shifts

Job Purpose:

Leads and integrates the efforts of a single team or multiple teams across all shifts responsible for all quality, safety, reliability and quantity of the line or lines which make up the value stream. Responsible for sound people management, problem solving and project management skills. Is responsible for producing finished goods or sub-assemblies for finished goods. A team leader who helps coordinate activities and effectiveness of a group of machine operators as they complete their shift schedules.  The Production Coordinator would be an area expert who works autonomously within established procedures and practices.  They would have advanced skills, typically gained through a combination of job-related training/education and considerable work experience.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying pushing (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, leaning over equipment and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).

• Ability to understand, communicate, read, and write basic work-related English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Technical degree
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing with progressive levels of responsibility
• Certified Trainer (Daily Management System (DMS) Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Problem solving, etc.
• Experience using Weever
• JDA knowledge

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.
• 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.
• 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. 
• Production Coordinators effectively communicate with Value Stream Managers, CI Engineers, Maintenance Leads, and Quality & Safety Associates regarding decisions made to directly impact the productivity of work area.
• Follow all GMP’s/PPE for site
• Adhere to quality assurance standards

Allergies: if you have an allergy to soy lecithin, please let the recruiter know in your initial screen.

What do we Manufacture?

• Your favorite COMBOS brands.

What will be the Interview Process?

• Application> resume review > recruiter phone screen > Situational Judgement Assessment (online) > onsite panel interview> Interview team decision

Compensation:

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Annual variable bonus pay out
• Annual merit increases

Total Rewards:

• Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
• Up to 6% 401K match
• Vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short/Long Term disability
• 18 weeks parental leave

Training & Onboarding:

• 3-day initial orientation on start date (Day Shift)

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 Fiv