MSE Manager

Mars; Montemorelos; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a seasoned Continuous Improvement leader to reimplement and sustain the plant’s TPM/Lean system. You will empower leaders and operators to detect, analyze, and eliminate losses daily, building organizational capability for sustainable excellence.

You will own the CI roadmap and govern TPM pillars, guiding audits, training, and the daily shop-floor management system to deliver measurable gains in OEE, quality, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably FMCG or food/beverage.
• Five or more years leading continuous improvement initiatives based on TPM and Lean, including at least one complete system implementation.
• Minimum Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Advanced English proficiency for direct interaction with corporate teams and global networks.

Responsibilities

• Own the plant's continuous improvement roadmap aligned with business objectives and corporate standards.
• Launch and govern the TPM pillar structure including Autonomous Maintenance, Focused Improvement, Planned Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Education & Training, and EEM.
• Guide TPM progression through audits and expansion to other lines/facilities.
• Establish and sustain the daily management system on the shop floor with dashboards and weekly reviews.
• Lead the loss tree covering OEE, downtime, speed, waste, changeovers, energy, and labor to prioritize projects.
• Execute high-impact projects (e.g., SMED, waste reduction, critical equipment reliability) as a role model.
• Apply structured problem solving (Ishikawa, Five Whys, DMAIC, A3, Kaizen) across the organization.
• Train and coach associates in Lean, TPM, and problem solving with certification ladders.
• Ensure improvements comply with safety, GMP and HACCP standards.

Skills

Continuous improvement

TPM & Lean leadership

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Training & coaching

Advanced English

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Food Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Your Purpose & Impact at Mars

The primary purpose of this role is to reimplement and sustain the plant's continuous improvement system (TPM + Lean), eliminating losses in efficiency, quality, cost, and delivery. Rather than simply applying tools, this position exists to build organizational capability, ensuring that every leader and operator is equipped to detect, analyse, and eliminate losses independently every single day.

What are we looking for?

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Food, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably within the food, beverage, or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors.
• Five or more years of experience leading continuous improvement initiatives based on TPM and Lean, including at least one complete system implementation.
• Minimum Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Proven experience training and coaching teams at all levels, from shop floor to management, with measurable outcomes.
• Advanced English proficiency for direct interaction with corporate teams and global networks.

Desirable Requirements

• Master's degree or postgraduate studies in Operations or Quality.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• TPM certification from JIPM or an equivalent body.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Own the plant's continuous improvement roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and corporate operational excellence standards.
• Launch and govern the TPM pillar structure, including Autonomous Maintenance, Focused Improvement, Planned Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Education & Training, and Early Equipment Management.
• Guide the step-by-step TPM progression through step audits and exit criteria on pilot lines, facilitating their expansion to the rest of the facility.
• Establish and sustain the daily management system on the shop floor using dashboards, shift start-up meetings, and weekly or ninety-day reviews with rigorous follow-up.
• Lead the construction of the plant's loss tree—covering OEE, downtime, speed, waste, changeovers, energy, and labor—to translate data into a prioritized project portfolio.
• Personally execute high-impact projects, such as SMED on changeovers, waste reduction, and critical equipment reliability, serving as a role model.
• Ensure the disciplined application of structured problem-solving methodologies, including Ishikawa, Five Whys, phenomenon analysis, DMAIC, A3, and Kaizen.
• Train and coach associates at all levels in Lean, TPM, and problem-solving through skills matrices and level-specific certifications.
• Guarantee that all improvements strictly comply with safety, food safety (such as GMP and HACCP), and quality standards.

What can you expect from Mars?

Our values are our guide. At Mars, you will have the freedom to shape your own career path while making a real, positive impact on our business, our communities, and the planet. We offer continuous learning opportunities, a highly collaborative and inclusive environment, and the chance to work with iconic brands that touch the lives of millions of people and pets every day. Here, your professional development and personal well-being go hand-in-hand.