Mars · 1 day ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Hackettstown, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $109K/yr
2+ years expMars is a leading company in the food production sector, seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer for the M&M’s production line. This role involves driving operational excellence, managing manufacturing systems, and leading a team to improve efficiency and reliability in production processes.
ConfectioneryConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Drives loss elimination for the assigned area to include Line Loss Analysis and development of 90-day action plans to address losses and build associate capability
Leads triad (CI, Maintenance and Production Lead) for preventative follow-up on all value stream technical breakdowns and escalates for support/action through the Maintenance Team Leaders or Reliability Engineers as required
Owns and maintains all MSE standards (FI, FMOS, AM) for value stream
Owns ideation and execution of improvement projects to deliver annual value leadership target for value stream
Supports Commission, Validation, and Startup (CVS) activities for capital projects
Champions TPM (MSE) AM deployment and all Safety and Quality standards and objectives for their area
LM1 for Continuous Improvement Specialists, including development and performance evaluation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply, or a technical field of study
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Project management experience or leading continuous improvement initiatives
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
Data-driven mindset with proficiency in analyzing and leveraging operational data
Strong problem-solving skills with a proven track record of driving results
Demonstrated leadership capabilities and ability to manage up to stakeholders
Clear ability to relate to Associates across all levels of the organization
Fluent in English
Preferred
2+ years of experience in food manufacturing
2+ years of people leadership experience
Benefits
Company bonus
Medical and dental benefits
Participation in 401k plan
Paid time off benefits
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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