Job Description:
Continuous Improvement Engineer - Columbus, OH Onsite
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer has 24-hour, multiple shift accountability for the process results of a Production Area. The CI Engineer is a critical member of the FMOS implementation and is the resource for technology management of the primary manufacturing systems for the department. The Continuous Improvement Engineer shares responsibility with the Shift Manager for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement efforts by establishing work standards and providing coaching and feedback to associates. They will support the FMOS Connection Points by systematically improving the integrity of Line Event Data Systems and documenting critical operation standards to help eliminate unplanned and reduce planned downtime on equipment.
What are we looking for?
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical discipline OR currently pursuing
Preferred:
• At least 2 years people leadership strongly preferred
Knowledge / Experience:
3+ years business experience in a Continuous Improvement Manufacturing environment
Ability to engage and lead teams
Demonstrated ability in leading change and situational leadership
Clear ability to relate to Associates across all levels of the organization
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient in MS Office and SAP
Preferred:
At least 2 years people leadership strongly preferred
What will be your key responsibilities?
Owns all Daily Management Systems (DMS) execution and leads the Changeover (CO), Centerlines (CL), Clean, Inspect, and Lubricate (CIL), and Abnormality Handling (AH) DMS
Leads Daily Area Value Stream connection point meetings
Conducts detailed analysis on performance data and integrates into Factory Mars Operating System (FMOS)
Drives loss elimination for assigned area to include Line Loss Analysis and development of 90-day action plans to address losses and build associate capability
Leads Autonomous Maintenance (AM) process improvement teams focused on the reduction of downtime and loss elimination
Supports and coaches Pillar activities within the Value Stream by providing analytics and developing standards
Assists Shift Managers in managing the performance of their teams through coaching and skills development
Provide overall direction to Continuous Improvement Specialists including development and performance evaluations
Support Commission, Validation, Startup (CVS) activities for capital projects
Champions MSE AM deployment in their area
Champions all Safety and Quality standards and objectives for their area
Preventative follow up on all value stream technical breakdowns and escalates for support/action through the Maintenance Team Leaders or Reliability Engineers as required
Provides technical continuity for complex problem solving and FI Pillar
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.
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.