The FI Specialist is a key contributor within the Site Team to focus on delivering primarily a significant and sustained reduction of Non-Quality Costs (NQC) and secondly other elements within Product Conversion Cost (PCC) to levels consistent with similar technologies throughout the Global and world-class organizations.

In that journey of improvement it is key that this role drives improvement using Mars Supply Excellence tools. The incumbent will identify diagnose and drive NQC/PCC reduction initiatives

and actions across RC Sites in North America.

The FI Specialist will understand losses and opportunities originated through Loss Tree analysis and on- the-floor observations and translate those opportunities into activities/processes to drive continuous improvement.

What are we looking for

Minimum:

• 2-3 years of Direct Manufacturing Site experience.

• Role requires travel (25% approx.) to participate in training and support other Sites

• Functional knowledge of factory operations with deep functional knowledge in Problem Solving Methodologies Data Collection and value stream mapping

• Problem solving skills

• Functional knowledge of factory operations with deep functional knowledge in Problem Solving Methodologies Data Collection and value stream mapping

• Working knowledge of SPC (statistical process control) RCLMS and Production reporting and how it can impact NQC & PCC

• Understanding of site waste reports including QFS costs variance and floor scrap

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Preferred:

• Experience working in a relationship-based team environment

• Certified in Problem Solving Methodologies or similar Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt or actively working towards it

What will be your key responsibilities

• Utilize loss analysis methodology and site loss trees to identify prioritize and execute PCC savings projects across Royal Canin North America Sites
• Work with Site Industrial Engineer Area Owners and Operational Leads to make losses visible and deliver the organizational capability to eliminate them. This includes building the problem-solving capability and the process to manage focused improvement initiative with cross-functional teams across the organization
• Use tools available such as RCLMS Scrap and Rework tracking systems and Go and See to understand contributing factors for NQC and make recommendations to improve/change
• Work directly with and coach multiple site resources to use data-based problem-solving methodologies to reduce NQC and potentially other costs and ensure problems are resolved to root cause
• Ensure control methodologies and processes are embedded to prevent re-occurrence
• Willingness to spend up to 75% of time on the manufacturing floor diagnosing analyzing and establishing best-in-class processes including off shifts

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
• A strong focus on 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

Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.

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