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Regional Project Engineering Role will be a part of the Mars Snacking North America Packaging engineering team. The individual in this role will be responsible for all aspects of planning and executing projects from ideation to project closure. The scope of the role could include leading and/or supporting large capital projects in the from product distribution, packaging, and/or palletizing depending on business needs. The role owns the overall leadership of packaging projects via the Mars Snacking Engineering Execution Standard.
This role will be based out of one of the following sites (Cleveland, TN, Gainesville, GA). In this specialized capacity, the Packaging Project Engineer will serve as the technical lead for Freedom to Operate (FTO) initiatives, with a primary focus on driving packaging sustainability across the Mars Snacking network.
By partnering closely with R&D, procurement, and site operations, you will lead high-impact equipment modifications and system integrations. Your efforts will be pivotal in supporting Mars' Sustainable in a Generation plan.
What are we looking for?Minimum:
- BS degree in Engineering; an advanced degree in Engineering
- 4+ years' experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable
- Proven track record in successfully executing capital projects of greater than $1M value.
- Demonstrated ability to safely manage consultant engineering firms as well as mechanical and electrical installation contractors in a factory environment
- Proven deep understanding of packaging engineering principles
- Strong communication, listening, and influencing skills
- 30%-50% travel requirement
Preferred:
- MBA
- Prior knowledge and experience in food safety and clean design
What would be your key responsibilities?- Provide innovative Packaging Engineering solutions that drive a competitive advantage
- Accurately scope and estimate capital projects that are technically feasible and meet business and segment plans
- Communicate and collaborate with all Stakeholders and other functions (R&D, Quality, Commercial, Finance) to ensure capital project objectives are clearly defined and achieved
- Ensure delivery of scope, timeline, budget, and cash flow for all assigned engineering projects in accordance with the Engineering Work Process (EWP)
- Onsite management of contractors and OEMs during installation Including creating and ensuring a safe work environment for contractors and associates
- Leadership through commissioning, validation, and startup of equipment
What can you expect from Mars?- The opportunity to learn and develop, taking charge of your own career across Mars
- An industry competitive salary and great benefits package
- 401(k) match
- Chance to work cross functionally, and add value and impact to the business
- If you are passionate, a great problem solver, resilient and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you!
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