CVS project Lead

Job Description:

Job Purpose/Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Lead is the main technical interface with operations, reliability management, and engineering. They are responsible for driving project CVS from project launch execution to post launch evaluation. Principal accountabilities within their project management are as follows:

• 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

• 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, MTBF and loss elimination

Context and Scope

The Project Lead is the value-stream contact for all externally driven activities in their area. This includes the execution of capital projects as an Operations CVS Lead, the supply response for the activity management process, and the technical support of new product and/or packaging launches. The Project Lead also partners with site engineering and IE resources to develop the site Master Plan.

The Project Lead works closely with the CVS Manager, Value Stream Managers and their team, Project Engineers, Q&FS, EH&S, and team members based on needs of the project. The Project Lead is a resource for the Production Leaders, Area Managers, and other support managers at the site for input to projects, and development of new procedures / guidelines.

Job Specifications/Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualifications

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

Knowledge / 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

• Demonstrated leadership skills and a strong ability to troubleshoot / problem solve

• 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

• Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds

Key Mars Leadership Competencies

Functional/Technical Skills

Drive for Results

Conflict Management

Peer Relationships

Key Functional Competencies & Technical Skills

Analytical Capability

Lean Principles

Project Management (preferred)

Financial / Budget Impact

Manage capital project CVS budgets

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.