Continuous Improvement Engineer at Mars, Incorporated in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Job Description:

Continuous Improvement Engineer - Elizabethtown, PA
The Continuous Improvement Engineer has 24 hour, multiple shift accountability for the process results of a production area. The Continuous Improvement Engineer coordinates with Team Leads resource requirements based on production demands, quality, material, and cost. The Process Engineer is responsible for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement by establishing work standards and providing coaching and feedback. They have thorough technical understanding and mastery of Manufacturing Reliability Fundamentals and the Factory Mars Operating System (MRF/FMOS) and process control for their lines.

What are we looking for?

Education/Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing at Mars or


• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply, or technical field of study and 1-2 years of experience operating in a TPM/technical, manufacturing environment


• Preferred: 3-5 years of experience operating in a TPM/technical, manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated experience in leading change and situational leadership


• Clear ability to relate to and motivate people and effectively train


• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Excellent written and oral communication skills, coaching and training skills


• Proficient in MS Office and SAP

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Develops the Line Master/90-Day Plans to address losses and build capability


• Leads the Daily Area Value Stream connection point meetings


• Owns all Daily Management Systems (DMSs) execution and leads the Cleaning - Inspect - Lubricate (CIL) DMS


• Executes monthly review accountability of Area Master Plans and results. Anticipates change and develops plans to effectively implement changes


• Develops the Area Loss Analysis


• Provides on the floor coaching of team leads and team members across all shifts


• Drives Loss Elimination for their area


• Provides Skill Development/Technical Mastery/Coaching and Training


• Makes quick and effective decisions, and accepts responsibility for those decisions and accountability for achieving process results and delivering on commitments


• Champions MRF activities and objectives for their respective line


• Ensures proper execution of On the Job Training and operating procedures


• Proactively action identified food safety and quality risks via PRIMP and Near Miss reporting


• Understand and execute regulatory compliance responsibilities including quality and cleaning checks


• Coordinate materials, staffing and resources to support line operation and changeovers.


• Collaborates with R&D in new innovative Chocolate recipes


• Responsible in managing the safe operation of the ELZ Chocolate Concept Line. Adhering to all Quality and Safety policies and guidelines.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 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.

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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.