Project Lead

3 days ago


Waco, United States Mars Full time

Job Description:

Project Lead - Waco, TX

The Project Lead is a key technical resource for the site and is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of site and capital projects in terms of development, launch execution, and post launch evaluation. The Project lead will partner with the Value Stream leadership to supervise all commissioning, validation, and start-up activities for projects across the site. The Project lead is also responsible for providing the technical expertise to the site, including advanced problem-solving analysis and resolution, data tracking to identify continuous improvement opportunities. This role may require travel to provide regional support dependent upon project workload.

What we are looking for?

Education & Professional Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing at Mars or Associates Degree in Engineering, Supply or technical field of study
  • 2 years of experience in a TPM/technical, manufacturing environment preferred

Skills/Experience

  • Comprehensive understanding of the CVS process, lean thinking methodology, and their application to the site environment
  • Understanding of the change management and capital appropriations processes
  • Demonstrate leadership skills and a strong ability to troubleshoot / problem solve
  • Demonstrate meditation & negotiation skills
  • Strong working knowledge of manufacturing, warehousing, and engineering functions in a food processing/distribution facility
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment
  • Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, and influencing skills
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Shows autonomy and needs limited direction
  • Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds
  • Must be able to work flexible hours and able to travel up to 25%

What will be your key responsibilities?  

  • Coordinate commissioning, validation, and start-up for major and small minor projects at the site
  • Develop the CVS plan to include Global Best Practices for Quality & Food Safety
  • Set up and lead meetings related to CVS activities and project information
  • Manage de-risking workshops and activities throughout the project life cycle. Work with cross-functional teams to develop mitigation actions against planned and unplanned changes that could prevent the project team from being successful
  • Lead Change Management documentation to capture scope changes throughout the project. Align scope changes with project team and agree on next course of action(s)
  • Use storytelling and visualization to effectively communicate and engage key stakeholders.  
  • Resolve cross functional issues and agree on actions, follow up on actions, define and report on milestones
  • Support site CVS activities including coordination of resources, collaboration with engineering group,  leading cross-functional decision-making teams concerning project activities, developing the CVS plan, and maximizing the operational effectiveness of start-up
  • Support large number of Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing as needed for projects
  • Lead new equipment to agreed upon performance metrics including TRS, Production Reliability, MTB and loss elimination

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 company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.


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