Production Coordinator

£35,100- £39,500 (including shift allowance) dependent on experience.

£35,100- £39,500 (including shift allowance) dependent on experience.

Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits.

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.

Location:

Castle Cary. Weekly rotating shifts:
Monday‑Friday – Week 1: 6 am‑2 pm;
Week 2: 2 pm‑10 pm;
Week 3: 10 pm‑6 am and repeat.

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, and it requires a strong understanding of production workflows and the ability to coordinate activities effectively.

• 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

• 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) – 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.

• 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.

• 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.