Industrial Engineer Manager

Mars Incorporated in; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University

Learning & development

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in Fremont, Nebraska seeks an Industrial Engineering Manager to lead site performance improvements and develop data-driven measurement systems. You will drive continuous improvement programs across the management team and empower associates to own outcomes.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, benchmark-based roadmaps, and collaboration with senior leaders to maximize value, with a focus on Lean methodologies and evidence-based decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering or Continuous Improvement.
• 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years leading others within manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and advanced mathematical problem-solving to analyze data, optimize processes, and drive evidence-based decisions.
• Proven record of success in implementing sustained continuous improvement charters.
• Experience in leading Continuous Improvement projects in manufacturing using Lean Methodologies (SIXSIGMA, DMAIC, 5S, etc.).
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Senior Leaders and stakeholders.
• Track record in leading step-change initiatives / Best practice roll-out.
• Eager to analyze and maximize value.

Responsibilities

• Work with the regional team and the site to define the site role within the network, Site Strategy deployment to fulfill the site role.
• Owner of the base masterplan submission with the site technical manager.
• Support regional/global IE in providing data to establish the long-term capacity picture.
• Drive business change - Business change management, Program development & design.
• Lead oversight of Weekly and Periodic Reporting to drive a data-driven culture and fact-based decisions.
• Partner with site technical manager to own small Minor Capital Budget, and strategy to maximize its effectiveness.
• Strategic partner with site Operations Manager on creating and implementing 1 year site strategic plan, year over year.
• Use the outcome of benchmarking to establish a roadmap to best in class across the different elements of the toolkit for the site, working with all the site teams on non-financials.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Continuous improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Problem solving

Evidence-based decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Industrial Engineering Manager's role is to provide strategic leadership to improve site performance continually. The IE Manager develops effective site performance measurement systems and creates major plant improvement programs that they lead and implement through the other members of the management team.

A key measure of the role is setting and continually improving plan numbers, along with developing a continuous improvement culture that empowers associates to make data-driven decisions. This role also fosters associate involvement and ownership in area management.

What are we looking for?

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Food Science, or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience within Industrial Engineering or Continuous Improvement
• 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years leading others within manufacturing
• Must demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, advanced mathematical problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to analyze data, optimize processes, and drive evidence-based decisions.
• Proven record of success in implementing sustained continuous improvement charters
• Experience in leading Continuous Improvement projects in manufacturing projects utilizing Lean Methodologies (SIXSIGMA, DMIAC, 5S, etc.)
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Senior Leaders and stakeholders
• Track record in leading step-change initiatives / Best practice roll-out
• Eager to analyze and inspired by maximizing value

Preferred

• Prior experience leading Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Experience leading change management
• Ability to collaborate with peers
• Experience navigate complex challenges
• CPG experience preferred

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Work with the regional team and the site to define the site role within the network, Site Strategy deployment to fulfill the site role
• Owner of the base masterplan submission with the site technical manager
• Support regional/global IE in providing data to establish the long-term capacity picture
• Drive business change - Business change management, Program development & design
• Lead oversight of Weekly and Periodic Reporting to drive a data-driven culture and fact-based decisions
• Partner with site technical manager to own small Minor Capital Budget, and strategy to maximize its effectiveness
• Strategic partner with site Operations Manager on creating and implementing 1 year site strategic plan, year over year
• Use the outcome of benchmarking to establish a roadmap to best in class across the different elements of the toolkit for the site, working with all the site teams on non-financials

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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.