Mars · 1 day ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Waco, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expMars is a global company committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement. The Continuous Improvement Engineer will be responsible for driving process results in a production area, focusing on loss elimination and establishing work standards while coaching associates.
ConfectioneryConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Owns all Daily Management Systems (DMS) execution and leads the Changeover (CO), Centerlines (CL), Clean, Inspect, and Lubricate (CIL), and Anomaly Handling (AH) DMS
Leads Daily Area Value Stream connection point meetings
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 Production Leaders 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
Champions MSE AM deployment in their area
Champions all Safety and Quality standards and objectives for their area
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree – Engineering, Supply or Technical field of study
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing and TPM environment
2 + years of direct people leadership experience
Ability to engage and lead teams
Demonstrated ability in leading change and situational leadership
Clear ability to relate to Associates across all levels of the organization
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient in MS Office and SAP
Benefits
Annual company bonus
401k matching program
Company
Mars
Mars is a manufacturer of pet food, confectionery, and other food products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-03-04Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Claus Aagaard
CFO
Meghal Sheth
CFO, Mars Wrigley India
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