Continuous Improvement Lead

Job Description:

Mars: Where your Tomorrow Starts Today!

Mars is a family-owned business that has been making products for people and their pets for more than 100 years. We’re behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, BEN’S ORIGINAL ® MASTERFOODS ® and ROYAL CANIN® ORIJEN® ACANA® we are dedicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Join us in building a sustainable future where people, communities, and the planet can truly thrive.

As our Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead, you will act as a strategic catalyst driving loss elimination and operational excellence in alignment with key site priorities. You will play a pivotal role in structurally optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations by coaching teams, leading advanced problem-solving initiatives, and managing critical site improvement budgets.

What you’ll do:

• Manage the continuous improvement (CI) process and budget for CI investments through prioritization of activities.

• Identify and lead Focused Improvement (FI) projects from concept to completion.

• Analyse performance data to eliminate chronic issues.

• Stabilize the production processes (eliminating the reoccurrence of the sporadic issues) through defining trigger levels for escalation.

• Drive consistent Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) implementation across the entire site.

• Manage the CI CAB budget, prioritize continuous improvement investments, and hands-on execute minor capital projects to drive shopfloor agility.

Your unique ingredients:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or industrial engineering or similar.

• Project Management experience.

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal

Why you’ll love working for Mars:

• Purpose: Help craft beloved brands with a legacy of over 100 years of local manufacturing making products that people and pets will love all while helping to build a more sustainable future.

• People: A culture that values your contributions, fosters leadership, and recognises the impact you make. Your work truly matters here.

• Development: Shape your career with personalised development and real opportunities to grow from day one.

• Enjoy a team and business environment that is invested in helping you manage and grow your energy for work and life.

• Health and Wellness programmes including Fitness Passport memberships, flu vaccinations etc.

• Onsite canteen.

• Convenient onsite parking

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

We know everyone’s needs are different, and we’re committed to making our application process accessible and supportive for all candidates. If you require any adjustments along the way, simply let us know in your application form. We’ll work with you to understand what will help you feel comfortable and supported.