Site Focused Improvement Specialist

Job Description

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 secondarily 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 and processes to drive continuous improvement.

• 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 expertise in Problem Solving Methodologies, Data Collection, and value stream mapping.
• Problem solving skills.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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, including building the problem‑solving capability and the process to manage focused improvement initiatives with cross‑functional teams across the organization.
• Use tools 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.

• 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.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• Strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in‑house Mars University.
• Opportunity to visit our Global Careers site for more information about what Mars can offer you.