Job Description: Facilitate implementation and daily execution of the Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) program and Continuous Improvement (CI) activities. This associate will be the subject matter expert for performance data systems and related skills, as well as, be the lead for tasks such as: Problem solving / root cause identification, focused improvement, performance KPIs and related performance systems. The IE Technician will report to the Site IE/Lean Manager. What are we looking for? · High School Diploma required. Associate of Applied Science in manufacturing or engineering related fields is desired. · 1 + years of Continuous Improvement, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), AM, AWT, 5S, Problem Solving experience. Problem Solving/Training Certification is desired · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Ability to teach others with tools such as one point lessons and leading by example · Ability to prepare power point presentations and be comfortable presenting in front of others · Intermediate MS Excel skills required including interpretation, organization and analysis of data · Strong organizational skills and self-directed capability · Ability to lead a small team of people to achieve a common solution · Able to gather data from multiple sources including but not limited to PFIS, SAP, Red Prairie, and Power BI · Strong problem solving capability, with ability to identify corrective and preventative actions What will be your key responsibilities? · Gather and analyze data to trend losses, and create action plans to address losses · Works with rotating shift team to eliminate losses and execute Focused Improvement (FI) projects · Implement focused improvement projects in conjunction with the FI pillar and Continuous Improvement teams, directed at process failure reduction and waste reduction · Perform root cause analysis on process interruptions by leading small group of associates through Mars problem solving tools · Identify potential unsafe conditions and make improvement recommendations · Identify potential food safety risks and make improvement recommendations · Interact with engineering, operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment efficiency, as well as, eliminate waste · Daily involvement with FI through data analysis and loss reduction initiatives · Monitor and troubleshoot digital FMOS for the site · Participate and lead the implementation of FI activities · Participate and lead the sustainment of FI initiatives through health checks, daily / weekly audits and feedback to equipment owners, shift managers, and operations managers as needed · Utilize downtime tracking data system, such as FMOS or PFIS, to analyze trends and recommend corrective measures · Other duties as assigned. · Drive the mindset and methodology to increase “Mean Time Between Failures” (MTBF) and Zero Loss culture 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. A strong focus on 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. #LI-Onsite The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment. The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 70,963.00 - USD 97,574.00 Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

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