Digital Continuous Improvement Engineer

Digital Continuous Improvement Engineer Kansas City, Missouri, United States categorySupply Chain & Engineering Job ID: R152235 Job Description: Digital Continuous Improvement Engineer Mars is looking to hire a Site Digital CI Engineer for our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in North Kansas City, MO! Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do challenging, exciting work that shapes the world’s best-loved brands. To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from different backgrounds. Access the tools, training, and experience you need to impact on our business, the planet positively, and, most importantly, your career. Being a Mars associate is more than a job. It’s the opportunity to start your day tomorrow. What are we looking for: Education & Professional Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science or Digital Technology related field. Equivalent experience (5 years) will be considered in lieu of degree. Knowledge / Experience: 2+ years’ experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferably 3+ years' experience with Digital Technologies including performance management, Digital Twin (DT), Redzone, Power-BI, etc. Track record of using data and metrics to design strategies, identify and implement Improvements Understanding of process and packaging applications Understanding of the FMOS process Understanding of digital technologies Able to work collaboratively with other groups both on-site and remotely What will be your key responsibilities: RedZone Admin Ownership MDM Tagging Standardization (naming convention) Implement Digital projects across the site Value Streams. Provide innovative digital solutions to the KAN site that accelerates improvement in Performance Management, TRS(OEE), Production Costs, Safety, Quality, and Customer Service Levels. Organize & Manage the Digital Factory Program Design End-To-End Architecture Power BI - Training and Support, Reporting Standardization, and Bug Fixes Perform Site Assessments Change Management (Training & Reinforcement) Support of Deployed Application to further realize value Digital Knowledge Advance Digital Maturity across the site by: Developing a User-Centric digital culture. (Ensuring digital projects & tools are fit for purpose and work for the end user) Understanding of Digital Twin Technologies and how they can be used to improve manufacturing and business performance Owns the vision and long-term strategy of a range of digital products in the space of Digital Twin ensuring it meets the global manufacturing digitalization strategy Data Lake Management Functional Knowledge Continuously improve personal efficiency and performance to provide value added engineering Partner with the Value Stream leadership to supervise all commissioning, validation, and start-up activities for digital projects. Additionally, work according to Global CVS best practices, change management processes, and manage the handover process for the project. Provide advanced problem-solving analysis and resolution, data tracking to identify continuous improvement opportunities, and coordinate training. Identify, protect and expand intellectual property of corporation Govern & maintain process documentation of their products 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. #LI-Onsite #LI-GK24 img1 Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities:Mars is an equal opportunity employer and 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. A Note to Candidates Regarding AI Embracing AI as a vital skill for today and tomorrow, we welcome candidates to use AI to assist with your preparation as you engage with our recruiting process—from helping to perfect your CV/resume to using it to refine your interview skills. While AI can assist you, we expect that your ideas, responses, and demonstration of competencies throughout the recruitment process are authentically your own. We value genuine engagement and want to see the real you shine. At Mars, AI is here to support—not replace—the human connection at the heart of our recruitment process. Note to Search Firms/Agencies: Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars. At Mars we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and provide reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know contact us at email: MarsRecruitmentUS@effem.com. All requests for accommodations will be treated confidentially and will only be shared with those involved in the hiring process as necessary.