Continuous Improvement Specialist - Pet Nutrition

Mars, Incorporated; Caledon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Ontario is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive loss elimination and enhance operational excellence at their manufacturing site. The role involves optimizing operational efficiency, coaching teams, and owning continuous improvement projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science, along with 3+ years of manufacturing experience. Certification in Lean Six Sigma and a problem-solving mindset are preferred. The position offers competitive pay and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Access to in-house Mars University

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Manufacturing Operations environment (GMP).
• MSE/TPM advanced capability in FI, FMOS, and AM.
• Ability to coach and train others.

Responsibilities

• Structurally optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in FMOS meetings and drive action plans.
• Own production-related continuous improvement project pipeline.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black or Green Belt Certification

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Project Management

MS Office

PowerBI

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

The Continuous Improvement Specialist acts as a catalyst in driving loss elimination and operational excellence at the manufacturing site.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, and Related/Equivalent Experience.
• 3+ years in a Manufacturing Operations environment (GMP).
• MSE/TPM advanced capability in particular FI, FMOS and AM, coaching and training.
• Project management capability/experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Black or Green Belt Certification (asset).
• MS Office and PowerBI experience.
• Problem Solving and CI Mindset.
• General Organizational and business knowledge.

What will be your key responsibilities?

The CI Specialist will structurally optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of operations by:

• Focusing on back to standard performance within FMOS through building problem solving capability on the shop floor through coaching.
• Defining new standards in key FI initiatives by executing complex problem solving.
• Actively participates in daily FMOS meetings. Provides data for selected machines and communicates action plans and completed work effectively.
• Driving action creation and closure within the FMOS process.
• Viewed as MSE/TPM/CIL/CL expert of related equipment and is willing to discuss, coach and train on this equipment.
• Owns production related continuous improvement project pipeline.
• Makes logical decisions based on quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Facilitates the Line Loss Analysis to drive OEE improvements.
• Facilitates SMED events and implements corresponding actions to drive OEE improvement.
• Driving continuous improvement of equipment reliability, quality, and performance.
• Support defect eliminations through thorough root cause investigations and escalation where required.
• Completing required paperwork related to safety and quality.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with 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.