Mars · 1 week ago
Industrial Engineer Manager
North Sioux City, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expMars is a purpose-driven company striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. The Industrial Engineer Manager's role is to provide strategic leadership to improve site performance continually, develop effective site performance measurement systems, and create major plant improvement programs. This role emphasizes fostering a continuous improvement culture and empowering associates to make data-driven decisions.
ConfectioneryConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Work with the regional team and the site to define the site role within the network, Site Strategy deployment to fulfill the site role
Owner of the base masterplan submission with the site technical manager
Support regional/global IE in providing data to establish the long-term capacity picture
Drive business change - Business change management, Program development & design
Lead oversight of Weekly and Periodic Reporting to drive a data-driven culture and fact-based decisions
Partner with site technical manager to own small Minor Capital Budget, and strategy to maximize its effectiveness
Strategic partner with site Operations Manager on creating and implementing 1 year site strategic plan, year over year
Use the outcome of benchmarking to establish a roadmap to best in class across the different elements of the toolkit for the site, working with all the site teams on non-financials
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Food Science, or equivalent
3+ years of experience within Industrial Engineering or Continuous Improvement
5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
3+ years leading others within manufacturing
Must demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, advanced mathematical problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to analyze data, optimize processes, and drive evidence-based decisions
Proven record of success in implementing sustained continuous improvement charters
Experience in leading Continuous Improvement projects in manufacturing projects utilizing Lean Methodologies (SIXSIGMA, DMIAC, 5S, etc.)
Ability to work cross-functionally with Senior Leaders and stakeholders
Track record in leading step-change initiatives / Best practice roll-out
Eager to analyze and inspired by maximizing value
Preferred
Prior experience leading Continuous Improvement initiatives
Experience leading change management
Ability to collaborate with peers
Experience navigate complex challenges
Benefits
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 a company bonus.
Company
Mars
Mars is a manufacturer of pet food, confectionery, and other food products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-03-04Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Claus Aagaard
CFO
Meghal Sheth
CFO, Mars Wrigley India
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