Mars Incorporated
Elizabethtown, KY
Job Description: The Senior Production Manager - Cocoa Roasting is responsible for the 24-hour, 7-day performance of the Roasting area within the Elizabethtown Value Stream. This is a manager-of-managers role that leads a team of shift-based leaders who are responsible for delivering operational targets across all shifts. This role owns area performance across safety, quality, food safety, delivery, cost, associate engagement, continuous improvement, and leadership capability. The Roasting area is a critical part of the site's chocolate-making operation, producing cocoa liquor that supports Mars Snacking production across the broader network. In this role, you will bring a strong operational and technical foundation, including working knowledge of MSE/TPM, daily management systems, process controls, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, sanitation practices, and continuous improvement. You will set strategic direction for the area, strengthen frontline leadership capability, and...