Focused Improvement Manager (site based in Kings Lynn)

Job Description

Job Description:

Focused Improvement Manager

Location: King’s Lynn- Site Based

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Focused Improvement Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will act as a strategic thought partner to the Plant Director and global teams, while maintaining strong ties with Global Industrial Engineering (IE). Your mission will be to drive the development and delivery of the site’s strategic objectives through structured problem-solving and the elimination of losses across the value stream.

What Are We Looking For?

• A degree-level education with exceptional numeracy, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
• Relevant experience in a production or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) environment.
• Previous line management experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including team motivation and development.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for data-driven decision-making and problem-solving.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%.
• This role is based on-site in King’s Lynn.

What Will Be Your Key Responsibilities?

• Lead the MSE (Manufacturing Strategy Execution) program, acting as the Focused Improvement (FI) pillar lead, coaching pillar leaders and team members.
• Drive alignment between short-term business goals and long-term strategic objectives using VLS (Value Leadership System) tools and loss analysis to continuously improve performance.
• Identify and address chronic and sporadic losses through close collaboration with Operations and Maintenance, leveraging data to guide improvement.
• Oversee the Site Masterplan development and deployment with Global IE and local leadership. Represent Supply in ATG (Activity Task Group) initiatives related to Innovation and COGS (Cost of Goods Sold).
• Manage the Site Investment CAB (Capital Allocation Board) in partnership with technical and global stakeholders.
• Lead and develop Associates across Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Focused Improvement, and PPPI (Process, Product, Packaging Implementation).
• Promote and expand the use of MSE tools to enhance Safety, Quality, Food Safety, and Reliability.
• Drive standard work processes and collaborate with Finance on the annual Operating Plan.
• Train and mentor Associates in structured problem-solving methods (e.g., EDPS, BDE, Six Sigma), ensuring alignment with regional and global MSE teams and standards.
• Ensure successful implementation and handover of new products and processes to Operations.

What Can You Expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 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.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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