Job Description

Team Leader (f/m/x)

at MARS | Mars Wrigley Confectionery

Location: Poznań

We are looking for a dynamic and inspiring Team Leader to join our team in Poznań. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and operational standards, while delivering key performance targets for your production area. You will lead, develop, and motivate a team of 25-50 associates, fostering a culture of proactivity and continuous improvement and acting as a key leader on the factory floor.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Ensure all standards are met (safety, quality, operational) and deliver on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as service, cost, waste, and efficiency for your production lines during the shift.
• Lead, develop, and engage your team through effective recruitment, training, performance management, and communication.
• Build an effective team and a proactive culture by embedding a continuous improvement mindset and behaviours.
• Act as a role model for Mars' Five Principles and lead shift operations according to the Mars Wrigley operating model (MSE).
• Lead daily operational processes, including line tours, team connection points, and root cause analysis to address any deviations.
• Collaborate with the Value Stream team to drive Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence projects.
• Deploy the factory and Value Stream strategy to your team, translating business goals into actionable shift-level plans.

What are we looking for?

• A technical qualification is required.
• Experience in leading teams, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• A strong communicator with a demonstrated ability to relate to people at all levels and manage challenging situations.
• Experience with lean manufacturing tools and complex problem-solving.
• Knowledge of ISO, GMP, Food Safety, and EHS Standards.
• Fluency in Polish and very good communication in English.
• Strong analytical capabilities, planning skills, and a results-driven mindset.
• Willingnes to work a shift system.

What can you expect from us?

• Contract of employment.
• Attractive financial conditions with Business Bonus and Christmas Bonus.
• We will also look after your safety and well-being by offering you rich benefits package including life insurance, private medical care, Employee Assistance Program fully covered by Mars, MultiBenefit Program.
• Subsidized meals.
• Extra savings scheme to support You in long perspective.
• Support in career building through personalized development plan.
• On-line & On-site shop with attractive discounts on our products that Your family and friend are going to love.
• Possibility to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.

Apply now and upload you profile in English.

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