Industrial Engineering Manager – Pet Nutrition NA Full Time

Job Description:

The Industrial Engineering Manager will identify and evaluate financial opportunities and recommend solutions that will drive overall pipeline effectiveness and continuous improvement. The primary objective of this role is to provide analysis and support for the Premium Manufacturing Network and drive overall excellence in customer service and value within Mars Petcare product segment. The position will also drive timely implementation of these and other initiatives at plants and across segment production lines.

In addition the role will support Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) team members overseeing the Make and Pack functional areas, guiding the Integrated Work Systems/Mars Supply Excellence program to drive operational rigor in data collection, reporting, benchmarking and continuous improvement to positively impact asset utilization and productivity measures.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in a Manufacturing setting in the following areas:Production Line Manager and/or Site Industrial Engineer and/or Project Engineer.
• A minimum of 2+ years of Management experience.
• An Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Business Management/Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering.
• Continuous Improvement Experience (Proven loss elimination track record through UPS or Kaizen).
• Project Management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree such as MBA or Masters in a technical function.
• Six Sigma Certification (Black Belt Certification is a strong asset).
• Project Management Certification.

Principle Accountabilities

• Assist in the analysis of new innovation/project ideas for feasibility and financial viability.
• Assist in the evaluation of customization requests.
• Facilitate and coach others in daily problem-solving/loss-elimination activities.
• Monitor performance and timing of relevant items through Change Management.
• Develop Capital Appropriations Budget activities to facilitate growth.
• Evaluate future capacity needs and propose the amount and timing of capacity additions.
• Maintain tight and timely communication links to and from the plant to the national office.
• Recommend and implement tools to monitor and optimize supply performance.
• Maintain an accurate catalogue of process, product, and packaging capabilities relevant to leveraging existing platforms for growth.
• Identify and recommend methods to alleviate constraints on equipment and output.
• Assist in tactical capacity and utilization scenarios.
• Coordinate with plants and operations planners to address short-term supply risks mainly customer service impact.
• In partnership with the Finance and Engineering Director, develop and follow Capital Projects to ensure timely approval.
• Provide Project Engineers/CVS Team with target line metrics and financial justification for capital installations.
• Audits the critical Run To Target Daily Management System and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Assist with labor optimization and waste reduction opportunities through data analysis, trend tracking, and improvement.

Key Functional Skills

• Support the Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) Pillars – Autonomous Maintenance and Focused Improvement.
• TPM methodology and practice.
• In-depth knowledge of plant systems, equipment, and production systems.
• Business financials and key performance indicators.
• Fluent in the following computer applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated use of good judgment and decision-making skills with appropriate sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to identify trends – Use of tools such as Minitab.

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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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.
This position is eligible for Canadians of all ages