BS degree in Engineering; advanced degree preferred
10+ years in a technical role within food, beverage, or pharmaceutical industries
Experience managing capital projects over $10M
Proven leadership in mentoring and developing teams
Ability to influence cross-functional teams
Experience managing engineering consultants and contractors
Deep understanding of engineering principles across multiple disciplines
Responsibilities
Create a culture of engagement and excellence
Develop team members' technical and execution capabilities
Establish efficiency standards as a regional technical lead
Drive business initiatives for competitive advantage
Communicate with stakeholders to define and achieve project objectives
Manage complex projects across multiple sites and teams
Stay updated on technology developments and drive innovation
Benefits
Work with diverse and talented associates
Join a purpose-driven company
Strong focus on learning and development
Access to in-house Mars University
Industry competitive salary and benefits package
Company bonus opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description:
The Principal Engineer - Process Program Lead is a widely recognized business leader and highly experienced technology expert within our North American Engineering Organization. This individual leads the Process Technology Partner Program - a program which engages team members from across N.A. to steward common platforms of process equipment/technology for supply chain opportunities extending from continuous improvement within our manufacturing sites to capital investment initiatives across the network which integrate one or more of these technology platforms.
This individual delivers significant value to the organization through:
Technical Expertise: The Principal Engineer plays a key role in the region by applying a business lens in developing technology strategies for the region, and often globally, that will shape the future of our Mars Snacking supply chain. The Principal Engineer will drive team effectiveness through leading and coaching standardization, supporting technology benchmarking / selection, and championing Value Engineering. The food manufacturing & process technologies involved vary across the incredible range of iconic Mars Snacking brands & products. Specifically, the processing technologies this role supports and stewards extend from commodity receiving and unloading all the way to finished product transfer into the packaging area.
Team Culture: As a leader within our regional organization, this individual is accountable for fostering and growing a strong culture of inclusion, engagement, safety, quality, and excellence. They will achieve this through both formal and informal processes that embody our Five Principles and Associate Concept.
Team Effectiveness: The Principal Engineer drives effectiveness through standards, processes, relationships, and validated results. This role is responsible for managing the delivery of multiple engineering processes and standards on a regional or global scale, both directly and through coaching others. Additionally, this Associate plays a key role as a conduit to other partner and stakeholder functions-often representing Engineering as the sole liaison-to ensure holistic business value in all developed solutions and processes.
What are we looking for?
Minimum:
BS degree in Engineering; an advanced degree in Engineering
10+ years of experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable
Proven track record in successfully developing and executing capital projects of greater than $10M value
Proven track record in people leadership, mentoring and developing others
Proven ability to lead and influence cross functional business teams
Demonstrated ability to safely manage consultant engineering firms as well as mechanical and electrical installation contractors in a factory environment
Proven deep understanding of engineering principles - knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical/Controls, Construction, Utilities
Prior knowledge and experience in food safety and clean design
Strong communication, listening, and influencing skills
20%-50% travel requirement
Preferred:
Prior experience in line management
MBA
What would be your key responsibilities?
The Principal Engineer - Process Program Lead will leverage technical leadership and use broad ranging influence to:
Create / support a culture of high engagement, business focus and excellence in execution
Develop team members' technical, business and executional capabilities through influencing, coaching, & mentoring to gain a sustained technical competence advantage
Establish standards that drive business efficiency as regional functional technical lead and as a key member of global technology teams
Drive business initiatives to give Mars Snacking a competitive advantage through broad engineering and stakeholder community engagements and influence
Communicate and collaborate with a broad customer / partner / stakeholder network to ensure all project objectives are clearly defined, business focused and achieved with the lowest cost and fastest execution
Manage higher value / higher complexity projects or programs typically requiring leading multiple site & cross-functional teams to ensure delivery across all phases of all projects
The Principal Engineer - Process Program Lead will:
Stay current with all applicable technology developments. Drive and support the development of technology platforms, systems, engineering processes and innovation providing a sustained technical advantage.
Leading & driving Agile Sourcing opportunities across North America to deliver best value
LFPE strategy owner for knowledge management & process improvements
Proactively develop practices and methodologies that increase engineering effectiveness and reduce costs
Drive adherence to Safety, Security and Environmental policies and standards
Drive adherence to Global Quality & Food Safety policies and standards
Drive adherence to Global Sustainability in a Generation (SIG) policies and standards
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with 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
A strong focus on 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.
