Job Description:

A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there’s more to being in business than just making a profit. That’s the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet.  What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it’s never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It’s about how you can grab everything that’s within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It’s about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we’ll all be a little better off. It’s that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

About Mars, Incorporated 

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, 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 its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

 

Job role: Line Leader (Afternoon Shift, Monday-Friday)

Location: Gainesville, GA

 

What’s this role like?

 

As a Shift Line Leader in our Gainesville site, you’ll be part of our amazing Supply Chain team - ensuring production is delivered in the safest and most efficient way possible for our front-line operations. Using Mars’ Five Principles to guide you, you’ll be responsible for 10-20 Production Associates, offering your support for their learning and development. Great communication, a responsible and proactive attitude, and a passion for continuous improvement are what we’re looking for in this role, and in return, you’ll get valuable experience with a competitive pay package.

 

This is a shift-based position from Monday-Friday; 2 pm – 10 pm.

 

What are the main responsibilities?

 

Ultimately, the Line Leader role will be improving Quality, Human Safety, and Product Cost Conversion, partnering with other Associates to deliver improvement in our factory. This includes establishing clear guidelines and standards and helping to hire other Associates for the team.

 

Here are some more of the key responsibilities you’ll be focusing on.

 

• Delivering operational targets


• Leading teams of up to 20 Production Associates - coaching, guiding, and supporting them in their work


• Managing operating teams of a multiline area or technology on a shift


• Implementing changes in methods, equipment, systems, and organizations as needed


• Lead in one or more of our MSE Pillars; supporting Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Autonomous Work Teams (AWTs)


• Lead connection points and data collection accuracy


• Coordinate materials to support line operation and changeovers


• Assist in hiring, training, retraining of the team

 

What are we looking for?

 

• Bachelor’s degree OR four (4) plus years of experience in a technical manufacturing continuous improvement environment, along with a High School Diploma


• A degree in Engineering, basic sciences, or a business-related discipline is preferred

 

What can you expect from Mars?

 

• The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.


• An industry-competitive compensation package including generous benefits


• An environment where all Associates feel valued, supported, and comfortable being themselves at work.


• Constant support and guidance to learn and improve.


• The opportunity to work cross-functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.

 

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.

 

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