Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer is a key partner to the Production Leader and frontline teams helping improve the safety quality reliability and performance of an assigned production area. This role combines hands-on manufacturing support data-driven problem solving and continuous improvement leadership to reduce losses strengthen operating standards and build team capability.

Working primarily on the manufacturing floor the CI Engineer will translate performance data into practical solutions and sustainable improvements. The role provides multi-shift ownership of process results and plays an important part in advancing Factory Mars Operating System (FMOS) Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) and Daily Management System routines across the area.

• Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Industrial Mechanical Chemical Engineering or a related technical field preferred
• 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering continuous improvement or operational excellence
• Experience in food beverage consumer packaged goods or another high-speed manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing continuous improvement and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Experience using performance data root cause analysis and loss-elimination tools to improve operational results
• Familiarity with TPM MSE FMOS or similar manufacturing operating systems preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent practical experience is a plus
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to coach and collaborate across functions and organizational levels
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and spend approximately 70% of the workday on the production floor
• Ability to support a multi-shift operation and respond to changing operational priorities

• Partner with the Production Leader to improve safety quality reliability cost and operational performance within the assigned production area
• Lead Daily Area Value Stream connection point meetings and support effective Daily Direction Setting
• Analyze production and line-event data to identify performance gaps recurring losses and improvement opportunities
• Lead root cause analysis and develop structured action plans to eliminate losses and prevent recurrence
• Own and strengthen Daily Management Systems including Changeover Centerlines Clean Inspect and Lubricate and Anomaly Handling
• Lead autonomous maintenance improvement teams focused on reducing downtime improving equipment reliability and eliminating operational losses
• Establish and maintain operating standards that improve process consistency and reduce unplanned downtime
• Coach production leaders continuous improvement specialists technicians and frontline associates on problem solving and operating-system routines
• Support MSE pillar activities by providing analytics developing standards and building team capability
• Support commissioning validation and startup activities associated with capital projects and equipment improvements
• Provide guidance and development support to Continuous Improvement Specialists including performance feedback
• Champion all Mars safety quality food safety and regulatory standards within the assigned area

• 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
• Access learning and development opportunities from day one including support through Mars University
• Receive a competitive salary and benefits package including a company bonus