Continuous Improvement Engineer - Roasting

Mars Incorporated; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University

Company bonus

Learning & development

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in Elizabethtown, KY seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer responsible for 24/7 process results in a production area. You will coordinate with team leads, drive operational excellence, establish standards, and coach staff across shifts to improve reliability and reduce losses.

The role requires a technical engineering background, 3-5 years in manufacturing, change leadership, and strong coaching and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply, or technical field.
• 3-5 years in TPM/technical manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading change and situational leadership.
• Ability to motivate and train others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; coaching ability.
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop Line Master/90-Day Plans to address losses and build capability.
• Lead Daily Area Value Stream meetings and manage DMS execution.
• Own CIL DMS and monthly Area Master Plan reviews; anticipate changes.
• Develop Area Loss Analysis and on-floor coaching across shifts.
• Drive loss elimination and provide technical coaching and training.
• Makes quick, responsible decisions and ensures commitments are met.
• Champion MRF activities and ensure OJT and procedures are followed.
• Address food safety and quality risks via PRIMP and near-miss reporting.
• Coordinate materials, staffing, and resources for line operations andChangeovers.

Skills

Engineering degree

TPM experience

Change leadership

Coaching & training

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Job Description:

The Continuous Improvement Engineer has 24-hour, multiple shift accountability for the process results of a production area.

The CI Engineer coordinates with Team Leads resource requirements based on production demands, quality, material, and cost. The CI engineer is responsible for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement by establishing work standards and providing coaching and feedback. They have thorough technical understanding and mastery of Manufacturing Reliability Fundamentals and the Factory Mars Operating System (MRF/FMOS) and process control for their lines.

What Are We Looking For?

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply, or technical field of study
• 3-5 years of experience operating in a TPM/technical, manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience in leading change and situational leadership
• Clear ability to relate to and motivate people and effectively train
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, coaching and training skills
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP

What Will Be Your Key Responsibilities?

• Develops the Line Master/90-Day Plans to address losses and build capability
• Leads the Daily Area Value Stream connection point meetings
• Owns all Daily Management Systems (DMSs) execution and leads the Cleaning - Inspect - Lubricate (CIL) DMS
• Executes monthly review accountability of Area Master Plans and results. Anticipates change and develops plans to effectively implement changes
• Develops the Area Loss Analysis
• Provides on the floor coaching of team leads and team members across all shifts
• Drives Loss Elimination for their area
• Provides Skill Development/Technical Mastery/Coaching and Training
• Makes quick and effective decisions, and accepts responsibility for those decisions and accountability for achieving process results and delivering on commitments
• Champions MRF activities and objectives for their respective line
• Ensures proper execution of On-the-Job Training and operating procedures
• Proactively action identified food safety and quality risks via PRIMP and Near Miss reporting
• Understand and execute regulatory compliance responsibilities including quality and cleaning checks
• Coordinate materials, staffing and resources to support line operation and changeovers

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