Continuous Improvement Specialist (CIS) - Topeka, KS - Onsite at Mars, Incorporated in Topeka, Kansas

Job Description:

Job Description:

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist is responsible for leading loss elimination within an MSE team and is critical to supporting all MSE pillars, specifically FMOS, FI and AM. The CI Specialist is expected to develop the operating teams' technical understanding and mastery of process control and area operation and to support all Daily Management Systems (DMS) owners.

CI Specialists are an integral part of the FMOS CP2/DDS meetings, own integrity of data systems, and lead 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 for 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 on their equipment's functional-technical aspects and AM Pillar DMSs.

What are we looking for?
Minimum

• Associate degree in Engineering, Supply, Business, or technical field of study with at least 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment OR


• 4+ years experience in manufacturing with TPM participation or AM/Autonomous Work Team experience


• Lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.)


• Pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.)


• Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift)


• Demonstrated excellent mechanical/technical aptitude


• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills


• Clear ability to relate to and motivate people


• Provides clear effective coaching and feedback: process & performance


• Proficient in MS Office

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply, Business, or technical field


• Experience in food manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participates in daily review and response meetings. Provides performance data for selected machines and communicates action plans and completed work effectively.


• Facilitates and owns the Line Loss Analysis. Gather, interpret and report data on problem issues. Maintain trend analysis.


• Expert for the AM DMS's (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 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 TPM/Process improvement teams

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.