MSE Lead

• Champion performance efficiency and engagement across the factory.
• Mars Wrigley Australia home to loved brands such as M&Ms Maltesers Pods
• Permanent Full-Time Role Based Onsite in Ballarat VIC

Join our Ballarat team the home of iconic treats like M&Ms Maltesers Pods Mars where innovation meets indulgence.

Were looking for a Supply Excellence Lead to champion excellence empower teams and drive the Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) journey across our site.

About the Role

As our MSE Lead youll be the driving force behind deploying the Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) program helping our factory reach new heights in performance efficiency and engagement.

Youll work hand-in-hand with the Supply Excellence & Industrial Engineering Manager the Factory Management Team and associates across the site to deliver against ambitious goals in Safety Quality Delivery Cost People and Environment.

This is your chance to shape how our Ballarat factory operates and inspires fostering a culture of continuous improvement that fuels our success today and into the future.

What Youll Do

• Lead the charge Drive the MSE program deployment plan and ensure every pillar aligns with our site improvement goals.
• Empower teams Coach and support team members to build lean thinking problem-solving and continuous improvement capability.
• Collaborate & influence Partner with the Factory Management Team regional MSE teams and global stakeholders to keep our performance world-class.
• Drive results Track progress through clear governance deliver milestones and celebrate wins along the way.
• Be the connector Share insights inspire best practice and help everyone understand how their work contributes to site success.

About You

Youre passionate about people performance and purpose. You thrive on bringing structure to improvement and seeing teams grow in capability and confidence.

Heres what helps you shine:

• 5 years experience in Supply Operations or Industrial Engineering ideally with exposure to Lean or TPM principles.
• Experience leading step-change or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Solid knowledge of Lean tools process improvement and program management.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills you can bring people on the journey.
• A hands-on mindset and a passion for making things better every day.

Why Mars

At Mars we do business differently guided by our Five Principles and powered by our people. Youll join a global team that values your growth wellbeing and ideas. Expect:

• Iconic brands and a proud local legacy.
• Endless opportunities for learning and career growth.
• A collaborative culture built on trust and empowerment.
• A role where you can truly make a difference.

Ready to lead inspire and shape the future of Ballarats sweetest factory

Apply now and make your mark at Mars Wrigley where passion meets purpose.

Internal applicants: This role has been graded as a T2 opportunity. Please ensure that you discuss your application with your line manager prior to applying including obtaining their endorsement.

Applications close: Wednesday 5th of November 2025