• Lead the implementation of new: products, processes and packaging (equipment/lines) in the factory.
• Drive continuous improvement in capabilities and capacities through all changes impacting process, product and packaging.
• Lead complex solving problems, using advanced problem-solving techniques and 6 sigma methodologies supporting the different pillars in the Mars Supply Excellence program such as FMOS, Focused improvement …..

The PPI Engineer also has a role to manage change including the coordination of projects between a cross functional team of people, on a local, regional and global level.

What are we looking for?

• B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, or Engineering Preferred with 1-3 years’ experience or around 5 years of manufacturing experience with HS Diploma.
• Physical ability to climb stairs, work in elevated temperature and humidity environments, for extended length shifts on occasion.
• 35 lb lifting minimum.
• Ability to use simple tools to do small mechanical jobs.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Innovation
• Develop and execute R&D strategies for growth, quality & efficiency by implementing new R&D Innovations on site in regards to product, pack, process and packaging equipment’s/lines
• Lead lines trials, complete trial reports and provide technical inputs to global R&D industrialization team throughout activity lifecycle for product implementations projects
• Responsible for the establishment of operational control systems including change management, industrial go,  Hand over 1 & 2, and qualification review for projects regarding product launches on site following industrialization process.
• Join regional PPI platform with respect to technology, best practice and knowledge transfer as part of multi-site harmonization measures.
• Lead the coordination of projects between a cross functional team of people (on site and off site) to step change projects or drive efficiency (Do it Best).
• Support Safety, Quality CI and Environment in collaboration with Q&FS and HSE service.
• Participate to investment submission to identify and assess benefits
• Standardize & Improve
• Work on new standards and define SRC (standard running condition) in affected perimeter
• Collaborate with Operating and Technical department to validate any standard definition and to deploy them
• Support the CI team on KPI analysis to identify key improvement and increase efficiency and capacity.
• Use their expertise to support the factory operation (through FMOS) and technical teams (through Focused improvements) to solve complex problems, leveraging 6 sigma.
• Own training module definition to develop and sustain associates functional capabilities in particular in process (grinding, extrusion), packaging and flow area
• Project  management

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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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