Continuous Improvement Specialist - Pet Nutrition

Job Description

Job Description:

The Continuous Improvement Specialist acts as a catalyst in driving loss elimination and operational excellence at the manufacturing site.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, and Related/Equivalent Experience.

• 3+ years in a Manufacturing Operations environment (GMP).

• MSE/TPM advanced capability in particular FI, FMOS and AM, coaching and training.

• Project management capability/experience.

• Lean Six Sigma Black or Green Belt Certification (asset).

• MS Office and PowerBI experience.

• Problem Solving and CI Mindset.

• General Organizational and business knowledge.

What will be your key responsibilities?

The CI Specialist will structurally optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of operations by:

• Focusing on back to standard performance within FMOS through building problem solving capability on the shop floor through coaching.

• Defining new standards in key FI initiatives by executing complex problem solving.

• Actively participates in daily FMOS meetings. Provides data for selected machines and communicates action plans and completed work effectively.

• Driving action creation and closure within the FMOS process.

• Viewed as MSE/TPM/CIL/CL expert of related equipment and is willing to discuss, coach and train on this equipment.

• Owns production related continuous improvement project pipeline.

• Makes logical decisions based on quantitative and qualitative analysis.

• Facilitates the Line Loss Analysis to drive OEE improvements.

• Facilitates SMED events and implements corresponding actions to drive OEE improvement.

• Driving continuous improvement of equipment reliability, quality, and performance.

• Support defect eliminations through thorough root cause investigations and escalation where required.

• Completing required paperwork related to safety and quality.

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.

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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the below range CAD 76,148.00 - CAD 99,944.00. Please note: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is used as a supporting tool in our recruitment process.