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