Mars Inc

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Mars Inc • $75K — $95K *
Leipsic, OH 45856In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in continuous improvement within manufacturing
  • 5+ years in manufacturing practices compliant with GMP and LOTO
  • 5+ years leading and engaging cross-functional teams
  • 3+ years building trust with staff at all levels
  • 2+ years driving OEE improvements and implementing Lean methods
  • Outstanding analytical and data-driven problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with SAP and ERP systems

Responsibilities

  • Own Daily Management Systems (DMS) execution and lead operational processes
  • Conduct detailed performance data analysis to enhance Factory Mars Operating System
  • Drive loss elimination efforts and develop 90-day action plans
  • Lead process improvement teams to reduce downtime
  • Support coaching in Pillar activities for the Value Stream
  • Assist Shift Managers in team performance management
  • Oversee Continuous Improvement Specialists' direction and evaluations
  • Support capital project activities such as Commission, Validation, and Startup

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with 130,000 diverse associates
  • Join a purpose-driven company focused on sustainability
  • Access to extensive learning and development resources at Mars University
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including bonuses
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Leipsic, OH

As our Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer, you will be the driving force behind the operational excellence of your Production Area. This isn't a desk job-you will own the 24-hour process results of your department, serving as the technical champion and strategic partner to our Shift Managers. From the front lines to the leadership table, you will empower our Associates, streamline our operations, and directly shape the future of our manufacturing success.

What are we looking for?

Minimum:
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience driving operational excellence within a continuous improvement manufacturing environment
  • 5+ years manufacturing experience Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) within food manufacturing
  • 5+ years leading, influencing, and engag cing ross-functional teams using situational leadership to drive sustainable behavioral and cultural change.
  • 3+ years connecting, communicating, and building trust with Associates at all levels of the organization-from frontline shop floor operators to plant leadership.
  • 2+ years driving OEE improvements, downtime reduction, root cause analysis, and 5S deployment
  • 2+ years mentoring CI Specialists and operations leads on Lean principles and project management best practices
  • Outstanding analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex manufacturing data into actionable process improvements utilizing data visualization tools
  • Prior tulization of SAP, ERP systems
  • Project Management experience and leading continuous improvement initiatives


Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply or technical field of study
  • Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives in food, beverage, or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (or equivalent TPM / Kaizen practitioner credentials)
  • Professional Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Project Management fundamentals)
  • Proven success in coaching and mentoring frontline Associates and local leaders through a structured continuous improvement journey


What will be your key responsibilities?
  • Owns all Daily Management Systems (DMS) execution and leads the Changeover (CO), Centerlines (CL), Clean, Inspect, and
    Lubricate (CIL), and AbnormalityHandling (AH) DMS
  • Conducts detailed analysis on performance data and integrates into Factory Mars Operating System (FMOS)
  • Drives loss elimination for assigned area to include Line Loss Analysis and development of 90-day action plans to address
    losses and build associate capability
  • Leads Autonomous Maintenance (AM) process improvement teams focused on the reduction of downtime and loss
    elimination
  • Supports and coaches Pillar activities within the Value Stream by providing analytics and developing standards
  • Assists Shift Managers in managing the performance of their teams through coaching and skills development
  • Provide overall direction to Continuous Improvement Specialists including development and performance evaluations
  • Support Commission, Validation, Startup (CVS) activities for capital projects


What can you expect from Mars?
  • Work with over 130,000 diverse 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.


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About Mars Inc

Mars, Incorporated is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Mars operates in six business segments: Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, and Symbioscience. Some of its most popular brands include M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Skittles, and Pedigree. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and has set a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2050.
Learn more about Mars Inc
Size
125,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
Founded
1911
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