What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Specialist position at Mars?
Job Description:
Continuous Improvement Specialist - Gainesville, GA Onsite
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist is responsible for leading loss elimination within an MSE – Mars Supply Excellence team and is critical to supporting all MSE pillars, specifically FMOS and AM. The CI Specialist is expected to develop the operating teams’ technical understanding and mastery of process control, area operation and to support all Daily Management Systems (DMS) owners. CI Specialists are Day based members of the Area Leadership Team, and an integral part of the FMOS CP connection meetings owning integrity of data systems and leads process definition to identify Centerline targets and document standards. They also develop control strategies to enable operators to respond to out-of-control situations, analyze line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities, lead root cause problem solving efforts on key chronic losses for their area of responsibility, and coach teams on Centerline DMS execution and problem-solving skills. CI Specialists must effectively facilitate team meetings; communicate issues within an area and across shifts, and follow-up on actions. CI Specialists should be considered subject matter experts on the functional – technical aspects of their equipment and AM Pillar DMS’s.
What are we looking for?
Education:
Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.
This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.
Continuous Improvement Specialist - Gainesville, GA Onsite
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist is responsible for leading loss elimination within an MSE – Mars Supply Excellence team and is critical to supporting all MSE pillars, specifically FMOS and AM. The CI Specialist is expected to develop the operating teams’ technical understanding and mastery of process control, area operation and to support all Daily Management Systems (DMS) owners. CI Specialists are Day based members of the Area Leadership Team, and an integral part of the FMOS CP connection meetings owning integrity of data systems and leads process definition to identify Centerline targets and document standards. They also develop control strategies to enable operators to respond to out-of-control situations, analyze line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities, lead root cause problem solving efforts on key chronic losses for their area of responsibility, and coach teams on Centerline DMS execution and problem-solving skills. CI Specialists must effectively facilitate team meetings; communicate issues within an area and across shifts, and follow-up on actions. CI Specialists should be considered subject matter experts on the functional – technical aspects of their equipment and AM Pillar DMS’s.
What are we looking for?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of direct experience
- Adept and experienced in problem solving
- Proficient in Excel/PowerPoint and the Microsoft Suite
- Production leadership experience
- Maintenance Experience or background preferred
- Green belt certification or experience is a plus
- Actively participates in daily FMOS meetings. Provides performance data for selected machines and communicates action plans and completed work effectively.
- Understand MSE pillars, specific focus on AM and FMOS with ability to coach in these areas.
- Perform AM DMS Health Checks. Take action on identified Line Health Check gaps.
- Facilitates and owns the Line Loss Analysis. Gather, interpret and report data on problem issues. Maintain trend analysis.
- Expert for the AM DMS’s (Centerline - CL, Clean Inspect Lubricate - CIL, Abnormality Handling - AH, and 5S) and Changeover Daily Management Systems for the line organization.
- Leads process to identify Centerline targets and document standards.
- Develops control strategies and decision rules to enable operators to respond to out of control situations and improve line efficiencies.
- Leads root cause problem solving efforts on losses for the line/department. Uses appropriate problem solving tools (basic and advanced) as needed.
- Collaborates with line associates and technical group on improvement recommendations.
- Provides regular, ongoing communication with line associates and line managers on status of identified losses and improvement activities.
- 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.
Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.
This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.
