Mars Inc

Supply Excellence Manager

Mars Inc • $90K — $110K *
North Sioux City, SD 57049In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
  • 1-3 years of hands-on manufacturing experience focusing on Lean methodologies may substitute for degree.
  • 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • 3 years of experience with multi-pillar Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) frameworks.
  • Direct experience in implementing TPM programs and exposure to AM Step progression.
  • Proficient in improvement methodologies like Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and DMAIC.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as an influential member of the Site Leadership Team to shape site strategy.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to implement supply strategies aligned with regional goals.
  • Lead cultural and operational transformation using Mars Supply Excellence and TPM methodologies.
  • Develop and execute change management programs to enhance factory performance.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities through performance optimization strategies.
  • Champion workstreams to enhance 'cost-to-serve' and lean operations.
  • Establish a culture of problem-solving via Root Cause Analysis and operational insights.
  • Coach and develop direct reports in the training and continuous improvement group.

Benefits

  • Work with diverse and talented associates guided by core principles.
  • Join a purpose-driven company striving to build a better world.
  • Access to top-notch learning and development support from Mars University.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Supply ExcellenceManager (SEM)

Manuracturing-Value Stream T2

North Sioux City, SD

What are we looking for?

Minimum
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
  • Alternatively, equivalent professional experience is accepted (defined as a minimum of 1-3 years of hands-on manufacturing experience with a heavy emphasis on Lean methodologies).
  • 3 to 5 years of progressive experience within a manufacturing environment
  • 3 years of active experience working within a multi-pillar TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) framework.
  • Direct experience implementing TPM programs, with proven exposure to Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Step progression (specifically through AM Step 3).
  • Strong foundational knowledge and practical application of standard improvement methodologies, including Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and DMAIC.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing teams, developing talent, and driving operational excellence across production environments.
  • Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, transformative change initiatives and successfully rolling out best practices across an organization.
  • Analytical mindset with a strong passion for identifying efficiencies and maximizing business value.
  • Highly process-oriented approach with a strong attention to detail and a "hands-on" willingness to spend time on the shop floor to drive improvements.


Preferred
  • 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), food production, or high-speed packaging Manufacturing experience within CPG Industustry
  • TPM experience during the initial implementation phases


What will be your key responsibilities?
  • Serve as an active, influential member of the Site Leadership Team, contributing directly to the design, governance, and execution of the overall site strategy.
  • Partner with a broad, cross-functional network of stakeholders to design and implement local supply strategies that align with wider regional goals.
  • Lead the factory's cultural and operational transformation by driving the overall implementation, maturity, and success of Mars Supply Excellence (MSE/TPM) methodologies.
  • Design, develop, and execute comprehensive change management programs to foster a high-performance culture across all layers of the factory.
  • Drive the site's performance optimization strategy, identifying and capturing cost-saving opportunities to deliver maximum value leadership.
  • Champion and execute high-impact workstreams designed to optimize the "cost-to-serve" for our customers, driving agility and lean operations across the facility.
  • Establish a rigorous culture of problem-solving by ensuring robust Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and translating data into actionable operational insights.
  • Directly lead, coach, and develop a team of 1-3 direct reports within the training and continuous improvement group, ensuring a strong talent pipeline.
  • Drive indirect capability development and skills progression site-wide, overseeing the growth and execution of the site's Education and Training (E&T) program.


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.
  • 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
* Ladders Estimates

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