Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job Description:

Continuous Improvement Specialist - Gainesville, GA

We're looking for a Continuous Improvement Specialist leading for performance improvement within assigned areas on factories, thus positively impacting business shape, minimizing environmental impact, and delivering company's social commitment.

What are we looking for?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of direct experience

Skills/Knowledge:

• Adept and experienced in problem solving
• Proficient in Excel/PowerPoint and the Microsoft Suite
• Production leadership experience
• Maintenance Experience or background preferred
• Green belt certification or experience is a plus

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Identify and develop actions to address production loss(s)
• You'll review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities
• You'll estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control
• You will make draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer
• You'll coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs
• You'll carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the analysis or information, the specification of the methods, process steps, and the plant
• You'll contribute to the development of and implement feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
• You'll carry out inspections to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures
• You'll deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers

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.

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.