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Continuous Improvement Specialist

2 months ago


Topeka, Kansas, United States Mars Incorporated Full time
About the Role

Mars Incorporated is seeking a highly skilled Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for leading loss elimination initiatives and supporting our Manufacturing Excellence (MSE) pillars.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead loss elimination initiatives within an MSE team and support all MSE pillars, specifically FMOS and AM.
  • Develop the operating teams' technical understanding and mastery of process control, area operation, and support all Daily Management Systems (DMS) owners.
  • Facilitate and own the Line Loss Analysis, gathering, interpreting, and reporting data on problem issues, and maintaining trend analysis.
  • Expert for the AM DMS's (Centerline - CL, Clean Inspect Lubricate - CIL, Abnormality Handling - AH, and 5S) and Changeover Daily Management Systems for the line organization.
  • Develop control strategies and decision rules to enable operators to respond to out-of-control situations and improve line efficiencies.
  • Lead root cause problem-solving efforts on losses for the line/department, using appropriate problem-solving tools as needed.
  • Collaborate with line associates and technical group on improvement recommendations.
  • Provide regular, ongoing communication with line associates and line managers on status of identified losses and improvement activities.
  • Work with Production Leader and team to ensure that all Line and Departmental metrics are achieved.
  • Drive safety, quality, and efficiency measures through proactive problem-solving resolution, follow-up, and follow-through.
  • Train and develop associates, building team capability in areas of expertise.
  • Lead and launch MSE/Process improvement teams.
Requirements
  • Associates Degree in Engineering, Supply, Business, or technical field of study with at least 2 years' experience in a TPM manufacturing environment.
  • OR 4 years' experience in manufacturing at Mars with MSE pillar participation or AM/Autonomous Work Team experience.
  • Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply, Business, or technical field of study.
  • Demonstrated excellent mechanical/technical aptitude.
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Clear ability to relate to and motivate people.
  • Certified Trainer: Demonstrated capability to effectively train associates.
  • Provides clear effective coaching and feedback: process & performance.
  • Proficient in MS Office and SAP.
About Mars Incorporated

Mars Incorporated is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl, VCA, and Pet PartnersTM. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom - inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

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.