Lead Product & Process Implementation Specialist

Mars Incorporated in; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in Tennessee is seeking a Process and Product Implementation Technician focused on coordinating cross-functional projects, implementing new products and packaging, and driving continuous improvement across process lines. The role emphasizes change management, FMOS and focused improvements to optimize manufacturing operations.

The position requires the ability to handle physical tasks, work in demanding environments, and contribute to global R&D/industrialization efforts with a

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience or around 5 years of manufacturing experience with HS Diploma
• Physical ability to climb stairs, work in elevated temperature and humidity environments
• 35 lb lifting minimum
• Ability to use simple tools to do small mechanical job

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute R&D strategies for growth, quality & efficiency by implementing new R&D innovations on site regarding product, pack, process and packaging equipment's/lines
• Lead lines trials, complete trial reports and provide technical inputs to global R&D industrialization team throughout activity lifecycle for product implementations projects
• Responsible for the establishment of operational control systems including change management, industrial go, Hand over 1 & 2, and qualification review for projects regarding product launches on site following industrialization process
• Join regional PPI platform with respect to technology, best practice and knowledge transfer as part of multi-site harmonization measures
• Lead the coordination of projects between a cross functional team of people (on site and off site) to step change projects or drive efficiency (Do it Best)
• Support Safety, Quality CI and Environment in collaboration with Q&FS and HSE service
• Participate to investment submission to identify and assess benefits
• Work on new standards and define SRC (standard running condition) in affected perimeter
• Collaborate with Operating and Technical department to validate any standard definition and to deploy them
• Support the CI team on KPI analysis to identify key improvement and increase efficiency and capacity.
• Use their expertise to support the factory operation (through FMOS) and technical teams (through Focused improvements) to solve complex problems, leveraging 6 sigma.
• Own training module definition to develop and sustain associates' functional capabilities in process (grinding, extrusion), packaging and flow area

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, or Engineering

Job description

Mars Incorporated in Tennessee is seeking a Process and Product Implementation Technician focused on coordinating cross-functional projects, implementing new products and packaging, and driving continuous improvement across process lines. The role emphasizes change management, FMOS and focused improvements to optimize manufacturing operations.

The position requires the ability to handle physical tasks, work in demanding environments, and contribute to global R&D/industrialization efforts with a