Focused Improvement Technician - Mars Food & Nutrition

Mars, Incorporated; Caledon; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company located in Caledon, Ontario is seeking a Focused Improvement Technician to enhance operational excellence. This role involves identifying performance gaps, driving efficiency projects, and managing key data reporting systems. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, possess at least 3 years of relevant experience, and have proficiency in project management techniques. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Access to Mars University for development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or operational role.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Proven capability in project management and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence by analyzing performance gaps and ensuring improvement actions.
• Identify efficiency projects to optimize production costs.
• Manage data reporting and performance KPIs.

Skills

Project Management

Data analysis

Communication

Six Sigma

Microsoft applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or equivalent

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Job Description:

We’re looking for a Focused Improvement Technician to drive operational excellence and to enable the site to optimize resource utilization (assets/associates/expenses) by identifying opportunities for further improvement and management of data sets.

The job holder plays a role in the site's CAB process and represents the Focused Improvement mindset and culture.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an engineering / manufacturing / operational role.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or other equivalent process improvement trainings are highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft applications, strong system capability (PowerBI is highly preferred).
• General Organizational and business knowledge.
• Proven Project Management capability/experience.
• Ability to make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• PMP and/or LSS Certifications are a strong asset.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Drive Operational Excellence:

• Quarterly, periodically and weekly review line performance
• Analyze gaps in performance, identify and help prioritize improvement areas with highest impact.
• As an FI Tech for the site, ensure that SLT and engineers focus on right counteractions to close performance gaps.
• Ensure improvement actions are taken and track progress
• Develop and maintain Road Maps in collaboration with all functions on site (e.g. TRS/Productivity plan).
• Intensively communicate with all levels of factory-associates and visualize performance to drive actions.

Drive improvements to achieve ‘Best-in-Class’ cost structure:

• Identify and drive efficiency and VLS projects to optimize production costs (COGS/MCC/Non Quality costs/stock).
• Develop potential solutions through communication with ENG/OPS and identify the optimal supply solution.

Responsible for data management & reporting:

• Responsible for key regular performance reports. House-keep and drive CI for the site’s data systems.
• Be the guardian of data/KPIs/targets. Define and manage standards on site (e.g., TOC/SOCs).

Assist Segment IE on ad hoc projects:

• Improve segment performance through best practice sharing and collaboration across sites.
• Support and shape the IE community and knowledge building.

Manage CAB

• Manage prioritization, submission, and approval of CAB projects. Track and ensure CAB spend on time.
• Support/coach project owners in writing project submissions.
• Governance of the CAB process, and escalating where necessary of under/overspend.

Drive basic IE knowledge building & training on site:

• Participating in Mars Supply Excellence through ownership of essential elements and being a key member of the FI Pillar.

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.
• A strong focus on 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.

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