Continuous Improvement Specialist

Mars, Incorporated; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. This role involves leading loss elimination initiatives, coaching teams, and ensuring adherence to best practices within their operational setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, alongside relevant technical qualifications.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

Industry competitive salary and benefits package

Access to Mars University

Company bonus potential

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years TPM manufacturing experience or equivalent.
• Capable of effective training and coaching associates.
• Excellent in data analysis and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead loss elimination activities and analyze line data.
• Facilitate daily management system meetings.
• Develop and implement control strategies for operation efficiency.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

Associates Degree in Engineering, Supply, Business, or a technical field

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Job Level:

Technical Leadership-T1

Job Description:

Continuous Improvement Specialist - Yorkville, IL Onsite

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist is responsible for leading loss elimination within an MSE team and is critical to supporting all MSE pillars, specifically FMOS and AM. The CI Specialist is expected to develop the operating teams’ technical understanding and mastery of process control, area operation and to support all Daily Management Systems (DMS) owners. CI Specialists are an integral part of the FMOS CP2/DDS meetings and owns integrity of data systems and leads process definition to identify Centerline targets and document standards. They also develop control strategies to enable operators to respond to out of control situations, analyze line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities, lead root cause problem solving efforts on key chronic losses for their area of responsibility, and coach teams on Centerline DMS execution and problem solving skills. CI Specialists must effectively facilitate team meetings; communicate issues within an area and across shifts, and follow-up on actions. CI Specialists should be considered subject matter experts on the functional – technical aspects of their equipmentand AM Pillar DMS’s.

What we are looking for?

1. Education & Professional Qualification

Minimum:

• Associates Degree in Engineering, Supply, Business, or technical field of study with at least 2 years experience in a TPM manufacturing environment

• OR

• 4 years experience in manufacturing at Mars with MSE pillar participation or AM/Autonomous Work Team experience

• Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply, Business, or technical field of study

2. Knowledge/Experience

• Demonstrated excellent mechanical/technical aptitude

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Clear ability to relate to and motivate people
• Certified Trainer: Demonstrated capability to effectively train associates
• Provides clear effective coaching and feedback: process & performance
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Actively participates in daily FMOS meetings. Provides performance data for selected machines and communicates action plans and completed work effectively.
• Understand MSE pillars, specific focus on AM and FMOS with ability to coach in these areas.
• Perform AM DMS Health Checks. Take action on identified Line Health Check gaps.
• Facilitates and owns the Line Loss Analysis. Gather, interpret and report data on problem issues. Maintain trend analysis.
• Expert for the AM DMS’s (Centerline - CL, Clean Inspect Lubricate - CIL, Abnormality Handling - AH, and 5S) and Changeover Daily Management Systems for the line organization.
• Leads process to identify Centerline targets and document standards.
• Develops control strategies and decision rules to enable operators to respond to out of control situations and improve line efficiencies.
• Leads root cause problem solving efforts on losses for the line/department. Uses appropriate problem solving tools (basic and advanced) as needed.
• Collaborates with line associates and technical group on improvement recommendations.
• Provides regular, ongoing communication with line associates and line managers on status of identified losses and improvement activities.
• Works with Production Leader and team to ensure that all Line and Departmental metrics are achieved.
• Drive safety, quality and efficiency measures through proactive problem solving resolution, follow-up and follow through.
• Train and develop associates, building team capability in areas of expertise.
• Leads and launches MSE/Process improvement teams

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.

Skills:

Analyze Alternatives and Recommend Solutions, Business Case Contribution, Business Data Modeling, Business Requirements Analysis, Compliance Management, Customer and Market Analysis, Data Collection and Analysis, Data Control, Policy and Procedures, Policy and Regulation

Competencies:

Action Oriented, Communicates Effectively, Decision Quality, Ensures Accountability, Manages Complexity, Plans and Aligns, Tech Savvy

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.The total compensation package for this position mayalso include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Eligibility for these additional elements depend on the position offeredand the employee’s work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule, store associate). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

USD 66,389.00 - USD 91,290.00