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Continuous Improvement Specialist Victorville CA
Mars Petcare is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist (CIS) to join our exciting pet food business at a manufacturing plant in Victorville CA. We focus our attention on the unique needs of cats and dogs. That obsession with detail allows us to deliver precise effective nutrition and help them become their magnificent best.
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist is responsible for leading loss elimination within an Mars Supply Excellence (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 outofcontrol situations analyze line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities lead root cause problemsolving efforts on key chronic losses for their area of responsibility and coach teams on Centerline DMS and problemsolving 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 equipments functionaltechnical aspects and AM Pillar DMSs.
Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.
This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.
What are we looking for
Education & Professional Qualifications
Associate degree in Engineering Supply Business or technical field of study with at least two years experience in a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) manufacturing environment Bachelors preferred
Physical Requirements:
Lifting/carrying 1050 lbs..
Pushing/pulling 50200 lbs..
Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
What will be your key responsibilities
Actively participates in daily FMOS meetings. Provides performance data for selected machines and effectively communicates action plans and completed work.
Understand MSE pillars with a specific focus on AM FI and FMOS with the ability to coach in these areas.
Perform AM DMS Health Checks. Act on identified Line Health Check gaps.
Facilitates and owns the Line Loss Analysis. Gather interpret and report data on problem issues. Maintain trend analysis.
Expert for the line organizations AM DMSs (Centerline CL Clean Inspect Lubricate CIL Abnormality Handling AH and 5S) and Changeover Daily Management Systems.
Leads root cause problemsolving efforts on losses for the line/department. Uses appropriate problemsolving tools (basic and advanced) as needed.
Works with Shift Managers and team to ensure that all Line and Departmental metrics are achieved.
Train and develop associates across teams building team capability in areas of expertise.
Leads and launches MSE/Process improvement teams (Kaizen Events)
Owns the data collection for the systems of their Area of responsibility
Analyzes the data and makes recommendations to the Continuous Improvement Engineer or Area Manager to support the creation of Continuous Improvement plans
Partners with Shift Managers to deliver training strategy for Area Operators
Other Job duties as assigned
Supports Area through expert problemsolving loss analysis and troubleshooting.
What can you expect from Mars
Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by The Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
Bestinclass learning and development support from day one including access to our inhouse Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.
Skills:
Analyze Alternatives and Recommend Solutions Business Case Contribution Business Data Modeling Business Requirements Analysis Compliance Management Customer and Market Analysis Data Collection and Analysis Data Control Policy and Procedures Policy and RegulationCompetencies:
Action Oriented Communicates Effectively Decision Quality Ensures Accountability Manages Complexity Plans and AlignsThe base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the range listed below however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including but not limited to market location jobrelated knowledge skills and total compensation package for this position mayalso include other elements if eligible including variable pay medical and dental benefits participation in 401k plan and paid time off benefits. Eligibility for these additional elements depend on the position offeredand the employees work schedule (i.e. parttime schedule store associate). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
USD 69546.00 USD 95629.00Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
