Mars Wrigley is looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer for our Burr Ridge, IL site.
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 / RT implementation and is the resource for technology management of the primary manufacturing systems for the department. The CI Engineer shares responsibility with the Production Leader for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement efforts by establishing work standards and providing coaching and feedback to associates. He/she will support Daily Direction Setting 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 would be your key responsibilities?
Owns all Daily Management Systems (DMS) execution and leads the Changeover (CO), Centerlines (CL), Clean, Inspect, and Lubricate (CIL), and Anomaly 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 Production Leaders 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.
What are we looking for?
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply or Technical field of study required.
Three to five (3-5) years' experience in a manufacturing and TPM environment required.
Two (2) plus years direct people leadership experience.
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.
What can you expect from Mars?
The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
An industry competitive compensation and benefits package.
The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.
