Supply Excellence Manager

Job Description:

Supply ExcellenceManager (SEM)

Manuracturing-Value Stream T2

North Sioux City, SD

Are you ready to be the architect of transformative change?

At Mars, we don't just manufacture world-class products; we build the capabilities of the people who make them. We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Supply Excellence Manager to join our Site Leadership Team.

In this critical role, you won't just be maintaining the status quo—you will be the ultimate champion and driving force behind our Mars Supply Excellence (MSE/TPM) strategy. As our factory's MSE leader, you will hold the keys to cultural and operational transformation, inspiring and upskilling associates at every layer of our organization.

If you are a strategic leader who believes that building deep organizational capability is the absolute foundation for delivering outstanding financial and operational results, this is your opportunity to make a lasting legacy.

What are we looking for?

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• Alternatively, equivalent professional experience is accepted (defined as a minimum of 1–3 years of hands-on manufacturing experience with a heavy emphasis on Lean methodologies).
• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience within a manufacturing environment
• 3 years of active experience working within a multi-pillar TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) framework.
• Direct experience implementing TPM programs, with proven exposure to Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Step progression (specifically through AM Step 3).
• Strong foundational knowledge and practical application of standard improvement methodologies, including Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and DMAIC.
• Proven track record of successfully managing teams, developing talent, and driving operational excellence across production environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, transformative change initiatives and successfully rolling out best practices across an organization.
• Analytical mindset with a strong passion for identifying efficiencies and maximizing business value.
• Highly process-oriented approach with a strong attention to detail and a "hands-on" willingness to spend time on the shop floor to drive improvements.

​Preferred

• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), food production, or high-speed packaging Manufacturing experience within CPG Industustry
• TPM experience during the initial implementation phases

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Serve as an active, influential member of the Site Leadership Team, contributing directly to the design, governance, and execution of the overall site strategy.
• Partner with a broad, cross-functional network of stakeholders to design and implement local supply strategies that align with wider regional goals.
• Lead the factory’s cultural and operational transformation by driving the overall implementation, maturity, and success of Mars Supply Excellence (MSE/TPM) methodologies.
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive change management programs to foster a high-performance culture across all layers of the factory.
• Drive the site’s performance optimization strategy, identifying and capturing cost-saving opportunities to deliver maximum value leadership.
• Champion and execute high-impact workstreams designed to optimize the "cost-to-serve" for our customers, driving agility and lean operations across the facility.
• Establish a rigorous culture of problem-solving by ensuring robust Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and translating data into actionable operational insights.
• Directly lead, coach, and develop a team of 1–3 direct reports within the training and continuous improvement group, ensuring a strong talent pipeline.
• Drive indirect capability development and skills progression site-wide, overseeing the growth and execution of the site’s Education and Training (E&T) program.

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.

Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.

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