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Industrial Engineer Seasonal & Salty

Mars


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 108160 - 148720
Posted: 5 September 2026 (8 days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Industrial Engineer - Seasonal & Salty

Chicago IL

Multiple Opportunities

The hybrid IE will be responsible for supporting manufacturing supply strategy development and providing analysis and support for the Mars Snacking Business under the direction of the Segment IE Director to drive portfolio growth and effective cost agendas. The position will identify and evaluate financial opportunities and recommend solutions that will drive overall pipeline effectiveness and continuous position will also drive timely implementation of these and other initiatives at plants and across segment production lines.

*Approximate 50% in-office; work model subject to periodic review

What are we looking for

Minimum:

  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering (Industrial Mechanical Chemical) Business Administration Finance or a related quantitative/technical discipline AND/OR

  • 5 yearsexperience in Supply Chain Manufacturing Strategy Operations or Network/Capacity Planning within a fast-paced Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG/FMCG) or multi-site manufacturing environment.

  • Direct experience developing business cases and financial justifications forcapital expenditure (CapEx) projects including feasibility studies scope definition and stakeholder alignment

  • Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and communication skills with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders (R&D Finance Brand Marketing Plant Leadership).

  • Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred

  • Masters degree (MBA MS in Supply Chain or Master of Engineering).

  • Professional supply chain or project management certifications (e.g.APICS/ASCM CSCP/CPIMPMP or Lean/Six Sigma).

  • 7 yearsof supply chain strategy experience within food beverage confectionery or pet care manufacturing.

What will be your key responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary Supply Lead for designated initiatives designing feasible and viable network solutions to ensure seamless integration from early design through manufacturing execution.

  • Champion Supply representation within theQuest stage-gate process securing cross-functional alignment across Commercial R&D and Supply Chain for flawless product launches and market activities.

  • Author submit and gain business alignment for capital investment projects (MPARs) guiding projects through theCapital Project Process (CPP)feasibility and scoping phases in close partnership with Project Managers.

  • Collaborate on long-term site Master Planning actively driving theCreateandMobilizephases to align physical manufacturing capabilities and infrastructure with future multi-year brand strategies.

  • Lead long-term (5-year) capacity modeling and network utilization strategy to secure product supply eliminate structural constraints and support sustained segment growth.

  • Develop robust sourcing and risk-mitigation frameworksincluding make-vs-buy financial appraisals and business continuity planningto ensure uninterrupted supply resiliency and Freedom to Operate.

  • Partner closely with Finance and Commercial to model financial impacts execute Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) reduction initiatives and optimize inventory to maximize profitability and margin growth.

  • Analyze equipment throughput and supply bottlenecks across the manufacturing network proposing innovative capacity optimization and asset debottlenecking solutions.

  • Maintain and leverage a centralized manufacturing capability registry (process product and packaging platforms) to accelerate scale-up and new product launches.

  • Establish seamless operational feedback loops with manufacturing sites and End-to-End Planning teams to drive alignment accelerate issue resolution and sustain high 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.

  • Best-in-class 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.

Mars does not sponsor visa for this opportunity

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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.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 108160.00 - USD 148720.00


Required Experience:

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