Continuous Improvement Specialist (CIS)

Job Description:

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Industrial Engineer - T1

Gainesville, GA

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 and area operations, 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 CP2/DDS 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 within 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 in the functional–technical aspects of their equipment and AM Pillar DMSs.

What are we looking for?

Minimum:

• Associates Degree in Engineering, Supply, Business, or technical field of study with at least 2 years’ experience in a TPM manufacturing environment AND/OR
• 4 years’ experience in manufacturing at Mars with MSE pillar participation or AM/Autonomous Work Team experience
• Demonstrated excellent mechanical/technical aptitude
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead teams without direct oversight of individuals
• Proficient in MS Office
  
  

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply, Business, or technical field of study
• Experience with SAP reporting and data
• Certified Trainer: Demonstrated capability to train associates effectively
  
  

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Actively participates in daily FMOS meetings. Provides performance data for selected machines and communicates action plans and completed work effectively.
• Understand MSE pillars, with a specific focus on AM and FMOS, with the 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 DMSs (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.
• Provides regular, ongoing communication with line associates and line managers on the status of identified losses and improvement activities.
• Works with Production Leader and team to ensure that all Line and Departmental metrics are achieved.
• Drive safety, quality, and efficiency measures through proactive problem-solving resolution, follow-up, and follow-through.
• Train and develop associates, building team capability in areas of expertise.
• Leads and launches MSE/Process improvement teams
• Works with Production Leader and team to ensure that all Line and Departmental metrics are achieved.
• Drive safety, quality and efficiency measures through proactive problem solving resolution, follow-up and follow through.
• Train and develop associates, building team capability in areas of expertise.
• Leads and launches MSE/Process improvement teams
  
  

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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.