Continuous Improvement Lead - Manufacturing Excellence

Mars; Lewisburg (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence in a dedicated production area. You will partner with Production Leaders, Area Coordinators, and frontline associates to improve line performance, daily management, and associate capability, focusing on Run to Target and Mars Operating System practices.

You will lead Daily Management Systems, work on reducing downtime, improving safety, quality and reliability, and coach teams through problem solving, data analysis,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing, operations, engineering or continuous improvement experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to build relationships, influence others, and motivate teams in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and support Daily Management Systems within the production area, including Changeover, Centerlines, Clean, Inspect and Lubricate, and Anomaly Handling.
• Lead Daily Area Value Stream connection point meetings and support effective Daily Direction Setting.
• Analyze performance data, identify losses, and integrate findings into the Factory Mars Operating System.
• Drive loss elimination through line loss analysis, root cause problem solving, and 90‑day action plans.
• Lead Autonomous Maintenance process improvement teams focused on reducing downtime and improving standards.
• Support Pillar activities within the Value Stream by developing analytics, standards, and improvement plans.
• Partner with Production Leaders to support team performance, skills development, process discipline, and associate capability building.
• Provide direction, coaching, development, and performance support to Area Coordinators.
• Improve the accuracy and integrity of Line Event Data Systems and sustain standards.
• Champion MSE Autonomous Maintenance deployment, with safety and quality objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership coaching

Relationship building

MS Office

Learning ability

Daily Management

TPM/MSE experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Mars is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence in a dedicated production area. You will partner with Production Leaders, Area Coordinators, and frontline associates to improve line performance, daily management, and associate capability, focusing on Run to Target and Mars Operating System practices.

You will lead Daily Management Systems, work on reducing downtime, improving safety, quality and reliability, and coach teams through problem solving, data analysis,