Production Coordinator

Mars Snacking- Production Coordinator- Elizabethtown, PA Pay: Based on experience starting at $33.36/hour + This site manufactures DOVE chocolate Current Shift Schedule (2026): Shift: 1st (Day) Schedule: Monday- Friday Hours: 6:30am- 3pm (flexible pending business needs) Future Shift Schedule (2027): Transition to a 12-hour night or day shift schedule (Further details will be provided) Description of Role: The Production Coordinator works with the Production Lead to manage the on-shift production team, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and output standards in a GMP food manufacturing environment. This role drives continuous improvement by developing and training operators to properly execute standards What are we looking for? Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment Experience training or coaching others in a manufacturing environment Proficient in computer software's including MS Office and email Physical Requirements: Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs) Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping. Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces. Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English. Preferred Qualifications: Technical degree or certifications 5+ years' experience in an automated manufacturing environment Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office, Wonderware and/or Weever Experience with TPM/Continuous Improvement Tools What will your key responsibilities be? Train and coach operators and mechanics on executing standards Drive process efficiency on production equipment Act as back up for Production Lead Drive continuous improvement activities Experience in data collection and analysis Any ad hoc requests Total Rewards Starting Pay: Based on experience starting at $33.36/hour + Annual Bonus and Merit Increases Benefits Starting Day One: Medical, Vision, and Dental Up to 6% 401(k) match Vacation time Tuition reimbursement Short/Long-Term Disability 18 weeks parental leave Relocation will not be provided What can you expect from Mars? Work with 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. A strong focus on 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. 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 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.