Continuous Improvement Leader: TPM & Loss Elimination

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Aurora (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Petcare – Aurora, Nebraska is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead TPM-based loss elimination initiatives. You will partner with line operators and shift managers to standardize centerlines, perform root-cause analyses, and mentor teams in AM, FI, and FMOS practices.

Key duties include leading Kaizen events, maintaining data-driven performance metrics, and building training strategies with CI Engineers to advance continuous improvement across the line.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with TPM/Lean experience or 4+ years in maintenance/TPM programs.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Lean/Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or CPI training is a plus.
• Experience facilitating Kaizen events and Centerline management.

Responsibilities

• Participate in FMOS tier meetings; collect data, track trends, report metrics.
• Act as SME for AM DMS components: CL, CIL, 5S, Abnormality Handling.
• Lead root-cause problem solving (5-Why, Fishbone, Kaizen events).
• Develop centerline standards and response rules for process variation.
• Perform AM DMS health checks and drive corrective actions.
• Train and coach operators and shift teams on TPM practices.
• Collaborate on training strategies and continuous improvement roadmaps.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Kaizen events

Train & coach operators

Team leadership

TPM / Lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business

Tools

AM DMS

FMOS

5S

Job description

Mars Petcare – Aurora, Nebraska is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead TPM-based loss elimination initiatives. You will partner with line operators and shift managers to standardize centerlines, perform root-cause analyses, and mentor teams in AM, FI, and FMOS practices.

Key duties include leading Kaizen events, maintaining data-driven performance metrics, and building training strategies with CI Engineers to advance continuous improvement across the line.