Continuous Improvement Lead

Job Description:

Continuous Improvement Lead B4-I

Leipsic OH

Facilitate implementation and daily execution of the Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) program and Continuous Improvement (CI) activities. This associate shall be linked to a site Triad and may work temporary shift rotations as required. This associate will be the subject matter expert for CI related skills on that team and be the lead for tasks such as: Problem solving / root cause identification, focused improvement, Autonomous Maintenance (AM), performance KPIs and related performance boards. The CI Lead will report to the Industrial Engineering Manager with dotted line reporting to Triad Area Managers.

What are we looking for?

• Must have High School Diploma
• Associate of Applied Science in manufacturing or engineering related fields is desired.
• TPM, AM, AWT, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving experience / training is desired.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Implement focused improvement projects in conjunction with the FI pillar and Continuous Improvement teams, directed at equipment stops reduction and waste reduction.
• Perform root cause analysis on process interruptions by leading small group of associates thru Mars problem solving tools.
• Identify potential unsafe conditions and make improvement recommendations.
• Identify potential food safety risks and make improvement recommendations.
• Interact with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to improve equipment efficiency, eliminate waste, and reduce costs.
• Daily involvement with area/equipment AM performance boards. Updating of KPIs daily, evaluation of changing conditions and taking appropriate corrective actions
• Ensure that area/equipment performance boards are aligned and in agreement with the Factory Mars Operating System (FMOS) performance boards.
• Proactively implement 5S best practice standards as required.
• Area Ownership from a continuous improvement standpoint - drive MSE tools in designates zones.
• Participate and lead the sustainment of AM / AWT at existing pieces of equipment thru health checks, daily / weekly audits, and feedback to zone owners.
• Support the E&T pillar with coaching, training, and building capability in regard to MSE with associates and operators.
• Utilize downtime tracking data system such as Traksys to analyze trends and recommend corrective measures.
• Identify critical centerlines for machinery and implement processes, tools, and procedures to sustain those centerlines.
• Area Losses report out via FMOS Cadence - Provide Triad areas loss details.
• Audit and survey Centerline and CIL (daily / weekly) completion results and provide feedback as necessary to sustain required results.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Drive the mindset and methodology to increase "Mean Time Between Failures" (MTBF) / "Mean Time Between Stops" (MTBS) and Zero Breakdown culture.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to teach others with tools such as one-point lessons and leading by example.
• Ability to prepare power point presentations and be comfortable presenting in front of others.
• Must be a team player and value the input of others.
• Mechanical machinery aptitude is essential.
• Fundamental electrical understanding
• Intermediate MS Excel skills required including interpretation, organization, and analysis of data.
• Strong organizational skills and self-directed capability
• Ability to lead a small team of people to achieve a common solution.

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.
• [Insert any additional market/role specific benefits that the candidate might be interested in]

Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.

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.