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Job Description
Castle Cary
£35,100- £39,500 (including shift allowance) dependent on experience
+ Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits
Shifts: Wk. 1: 6am-2pm / Wk. 2: 2pm-10pm / Wk. 3: 10pm-6am and repeat
Why Join Us?
We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and best-in-class development. As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
The Role
This is a great opportunity to join the dynamic team at our Mars Petcare factory.
The Production Coordinator is an essential team member responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the production process. This role is mainly hands on, it requires a strong understanding of production workflows and the ability to coordinate activities effectively.
What's in it for you?
Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
Private healthcare + equal parental leave
Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
Life assurance (4x salary)
EV salary sacrifice scheme
Gym membership & wellbeing support
Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service
Free perks on site: Parking, Lavazza coffee, tea, fruit twice a week, and access to our employee shop
What We're Looking For
Strong written and spoken English communication skills -Required to act as a key communication point, produce documentation, support meetings, and liaise effectively across teams.
Experience in a similar production-focused role - Such as Production Coordinator, Supervisor, Manager, or Shift Manager, demonstrating strong understanding of production workflows and operational processes
Proficiency with production systems and data tools (e.g., SAP) - Includes accurate data entry, tracking production metrics, and supporting the use of production management software.
Ability to coordinate resources and maintain production flow - Managing equipment, and materials while ensuring schedules are adhered to and downtime is minimised.
Problem‑solving and continuous improvement capability - Involvement in CI projects, facilitating problem-solving sessions, supporting investigations, and helping optimise processes.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with technical troubleshooting and collaborate with engineering/maintenance to ensure equipment is operational.
Ensure strict adherence to production schedules to meet project deadlines and operational targets.
Support SAP operations, including accurate data entry and tracking of production metrics.
Coordinate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to maintain smooth production flow.
Support quality assurance by monitoring output, identifying issues, and helping implement corrective actions
Serve as a key communication point for production teams, supporting collaboration and effective handovers.
What You Can Expect From Mars
Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles
Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow"
Access world-class training & development from day one
Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package