Industrial Engineer

Job Description:

Chicago IL

Join Mars Snacking as a Segment Industrial Engineer (IE) and lead strategic manufacturing and sourcing solutions that power our global brand. Collaborating with the Segment IE Associate Director you will analyze supply strategies optimize our product innovation pipeline and identify cost-saving opportunities. This role is highly hands-on and actionable giving you the platform to drive continuous improvement and ensure the successful timely implementation of initiatives across our diverse production lines and plants.

What are we looking for

Minimum:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Industrial Mechanical Chemical or related field) or Supply Chain / Operations Research.
• 35 years of experience in manufacturing industrial engineering supply chain strategy or corporate operations.
• Proven experience conducting financial appraisals (e.g. make-vs-buy analysis Cost of Goods Sold COGS modeling or cost-reduction initiatives).
• Experience supporting capital investment projects or working within structured capital management frameworks.
• Strong capability in data-driven capacity modeling bottleneck analysis and equipment throughput evaluation.
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with teams like R&D Finance Commercial and local plant operations.

Preferred:

• Experience in the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) Food & Beverage or Packaging industries.
• Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) Engineering Management or Supply Chain.
• Familiarity with structured product development launch processes (e.g. Quest Stage-Gate or equivalent).
• Experience with advanced capacity planning tools network optimization software or long-term (5-year) strategic modeling.
• Experience developing business continuity/risk-mitigation plans and driving continuous improvement in a matrixed corporate environment

What will be your key responsibilities

• Responsibilities: Innovation Management
  • Lead supply-side initiatives from early design to manufacturing execution developing viable network and sourcing solutions.
  • Champion Supply Chain interests in the cross-functional Quest stage-gate process to ensure flawless product launches.
• Capital Management
  • Author and secure alignment for capital projects (MPARs) guiding them through early-stage feasibility and scoping.
  • Shape long-term site Master Planning to align physical manufacturing capabilities with multi-year brand strategies.
• Supply Strategy & Financial Optimization
  • Drive 5-year capacity modeling and network utilization strategies to secure supply and eliminate bottlenecks.
  • Build supply resiliency through make-vs-buy financial appraisals and robust business continuity planning.
  • Partner with Finance and Commercial to model financial impacts execute cost-reduction (COGS) initiatives and optimize inventory.
  • Manage the manufacturing capability registry to accelerate scale-up and new product launches.
  • Liaison between manufacturing sites and End-to-End Planning teams to accelerate issue resolution and maintain peak service levels.

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.

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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge skills and total compensation package for this position will include variable pay medical and dental benefits participation in 401k plan and paid time off of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.