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Mars is hiring a Production Leader in Flowery Branch, GA. It is a full-time role in Engineering & Manufacturing, asking for at least 3 years of experience, first listed on November 10. The description mentions Excel. Mars has 99 other openings in the US, 1 of them in Flowery Branch, GA.
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About hiring at Mars
Mars has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 22 states. Most are in software & IT (14), engineering & mfg (13) and finance & banking (10). The biggest locations are Chicago, IL (42), Franklin, TN (8) and Elizabethtown, PA (4). 2% of them are remote, 15% are open to entry-level candidates and 8% show pay. We collect Mars' jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Job Description:
Company: Mars Wrigley- Gainesville, GA
Title: Production Lead
Required Shift:
12 Hour Night Shift Rotating Shift
2-2-3 Rotation
Week 1: On Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Off Wednesday & Thursday)
Week 2: On Wednesday & Thursday (Off Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)
Job Purpose:
The Production Leader is a shift-based, front-line operations people leader with on average around 20 direct reports. The Production Leader drives safety, quality, continuous improvement, performance management, associate development, team engagement and operating results. The Production Leader is responsible for building an effective team and managing the training and organizational strategies.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting
- 2+ years in a people management or leader role
- Working knowledge in a GMP and continuous improvement environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, etc), internet software, e-mail.
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 read, write and speak English
Preferred Qualifications:
- A degree related to Engineering, basic sciences, or technical discipline.
- 4+ years in a manufacturing setting
- 3+ years in a people manager position
- Functional knowledge and understanding of HACCP concepts.
- Experience in plant sanitation practices and procedures
- OSHA experience or certification
What will be your Key Responsibilities?
- Manage and lead your team while following production, quality, and safety standards as well as the 5 Principles.
- Recommend and implement continuous improvement changes and strategies in methods, equipment, and systems.
- Lead or participate in Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) Pillars: autonomous maintenance (AM), autonomous work teams (AWTs), preventive maintenance (PM).
- Repair and troubleshooting of process/packaging equipment problems.
- Coordinate materials, staffing and resources to support line operation and changeovers.
- Manage associate relations related to hiring, training, coaching, engaging, retaining, developing and performance direct reports to build their functional and leadership capabilities.
- Proactively identify risks and opportunities as well as reactively lead on-shift incident.
- Participate in the implementation of improvement strategies that will help the line/area perform more effectively.
What do we Manufacture?
- Your favorite GUM 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 Five Principles are at the center of every decision we make.
- The opportunity to work cross-functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.
USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Mars' official careers site on November 10, 2026 and checked it again November 10, 5:17 AM ET. Mars will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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