Team Member - Packaging - Days at Mars, Incorporated in Topeka, Kansas

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Lead Operator looking for your next challenge? If so, here at Mars we now have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Op to come and join our factory team! If you have a mechanical background and are looking for the opportunity to lead a passionate team of associates whilst also being given the chance to develop and progress personally then look at the below!

The Lead Operator will beaccountable for the performance of several machines, processes, pieces of equipment andoperational decisions at line level to achieve targets and coordinate resources as required. Some form of Mechanical training/experience is required for the role as you will be first point of call should there be any technical issues with production machinery and will be expected to take the lead in repairing mechanical breakdowns. There will also be an element of leading/coaching/training the associates dedicated to your line so some form of leadership experience would be beneficial but is not a must.

What are we looking for?

• Mechanical training or background is a must.


• Experience leading / coordinating a small team of associates - again desirable.


• Experience in FMCG / High speed production - desirable.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Coordinate a small team of operators and temporary associates to achieve line targets.


• Identify and repair mechanical breakdowns on various machinery.


• Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment.


• Assisting operators with daily productions tasksto ensure line targets are met.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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.


• Best-in-class 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.