Product & Process Implementation Engineer

Job Description:

The Process and Product Implementation Engineer role is responsible to:

• Lead the implementation of new products and processes on equipment/lines in the factory.
• Drive continuous improvement through all changes impacting the product making process.
• Lead complex solving problems, using advanced problem-solving techniques and 6 sigma methodologies supporting the different pillars in the Mars Supply Excellence program such as FMOS, Focused improvement, and Autonomous Maintenance.

The PPI Engineer also has a role in managing change through the coordination of projects between a cross functional team of people, on a local, regional, and global level.

• Bachelor’s degree with 0-3 years of food manufacturing experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 5+years of food manufacturing experience
• Physical ability to climb stairs, work in elevated temperature and humidity environments, for extended length shifts on occasion.
• 40 lb. lifting minimum
• Ability to use simple tools to do small mechanical jobs
• Self-starter with the ability to lead projects with minimal direction
• Demonstrated success influencing/leading others.
• Up to 10% travel required

• B.S. degree in Food Science, Chemistry or Engineering.
• Petfood Processing experience

• Develop and execute R&D strategies for growth, quality, & efficiency by implementing new R&D innovations on site regarding product, process, and equipment.
• Lead lines trials, complete trial reports and provide technical inputs to the global R&D industrialization team throughout activity lifecycle for product implementations projects.
• Responsible for the establishment of operational control systems including change management, industrial trials, Handover 1 & 2, and qualification review for projects regarding product launches on site following industrialization process.
• Join the regional PPI platform with respect to technology, best practice and knowledge transfer as part of multi-site harmonization measures.
• Lead the coordination of projects between a cross functional team of people (on-site and off-site) to step change projects or drive efficiency (Do it Best).
• Support Safety, Quality CI and Environment in collaboration with Q&FS and HSE services.
• Drive standardization and process improvement.
• Work on new standards and define SRC (standard running condition) in affected parameters.
• Collaborate with Operating and Technical department to validate any standard definition and to deploy them.
• Support the site team on KPI analysis to identify key improvements and increase efficiency and capacity.
• Use their expertise to support the factory operation (through FMOS) and technical teams (through Focused improvements) to solve complex problems, leveraging 6 sigma and DAMIC.
• Own training module definition to develop and sustain associates’ functional capabilities in grinding and extrusion processes.
• Project management.

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re 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.

This position does not sponsor visas.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.