Mars Inc

Industrial Engineer Manager

Mars Inc • $100K — $120K *
Fremont, NE 68025In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Food Science, or related field
  • 3+ years in Industrial Engineering or Continuous Improvement
  • 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 3+ years in a leadership role within manufacturing
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and advanced critical thinking skills
  • Proven success in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies
  • Experience in leading complex change management projects

Responsibilities

  • Define site role within the network and deploy Site Strategy
  • Owner of base masterplan submission in collaboration with technical manager
  • Provide data for long-term capacity planning in coordination with regional/global IE
  • Drive change management and program design for business transformation
  • Lead weekly reporting to establish a data-driven decision-making culture
  • Manage minor capital budget alongside site technical manager to maximize effectiveness
  • Create and implement annual strategic plans with the Operations Manager
  • Utilize benchmarking outcomes to develop a roadmap for best practices across site operations

Benefits

  • Work with over 130,000 diverse Associates guided by core principles
  • Engage with a purpose-driven company focused on building a better tomorrow
  • Receive top-tier learning and development support, including Mars University access
  • Benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package with performance bonuses
Full Job Description
Job Description:

The Industrial Engineering Manager's role is to provide strategic leadership to improve site performance continually. The IE Manager develops effective site performance measurement systems and creates major plant improvement programs that they lead and implement through the other members of the management team.

A key measure of the role is setting and continually improving plan numbers, along with developing a continuous improvement culture that empowers associates to make data-driven decisions. This role also fosters associate involvement and ownership in area management.

What are we looking for?

Minimum
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Food Science, or equivalent
  • 3+ years of experience within Industrial Engineering or Continuous Improvement
  • 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 3+ years leading others within manufacturing
  • Must demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, advanced mathematical problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to analyze data, optimize processes, and drive evidence-based decisions.
  • Proven record of success in implementing sustained continuous improvement charters
  • Experience in leading Continuous Improvement projects in manufacturing projects utilizing Lean Methodologies (SIXSIGMA, DMIAC, 5S, etc.)
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with Senior Leaders and stakeholders
  • Track record in leading step-change initiatives / Best practice roll-out
  • Eager to analyze and inspired by maximizing value


Preferred
  • Prior experience leading Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Experience leading change management
  • Ability to collaborate with peers
  • Experience navigate complex challenges
  • CPG experience preferred


What will be your key responsibilities?
  • Work with the regional team and the site to define the site role within the network, Site Strategy deployment to fulfill the site role
  • Owner of the base masterplan submission with the site technical manager
  • Support regional/global IE in providing data to establish the long-term capacity picture
  • Drive business change - Business change management, Program development & design
  • Lead oversight of Weekly and Periodic Reporting to drive a data-driven culture and fact-based decisions
  • Partner with site technical manager to own small Minor Capital Budget, and strategy to maximize its effectiveness
  • Strategic partner with site Operations Manager on creating and implementing 1 year site strategic plan, year over year
  • Use the outcome of benchmarking to establish a roadmap to best in class across the different elements of the toolkit for the site, working with all the site teams on non-financials


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 a 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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