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Continuous Improvement Specialist - Pet Nutrition

Job in Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-14
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 76148 - 99944 CAD Yearly CAD 76148.00 99944.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description:

The Continuous Improvement Specialist acts as a catalyst in driving loss elimination and operational excellence at the manufacturing site.

What are we looking for?
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, and Related/Equivalent Experience.

  • 3+ years in a Manufacturing Operations environment (GMP).

  • MSE/TPM advanced capability in particular FI, FMOS and AM, coaching and training.

  • Project management capability/experience.

  • Lean Six Sigma Black or Green Belt Certification (asset).

  • MS Office and Power

    BI experience.

  • Problem Solving and CI Mindset.

  • General Organizational and business knowledge.

What will be your key responsibilitiesb>

The CI Specialist will structurally optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of operations by:

  • Focusing on back to standard performance within FMOS through building problem solving capability on the shop floor through coaching.

  • Defining new standards in key FI initiatives by executing complex problem solving.

  • Actively participates in daily FMOS meetings. Provides data for selected machines and communicates action plans and completed work effectively.

  • Driving action creation and closure within the FMOS process.

  • Viewed as MSE/TPM/CIL/CL expert of related equipment and is willing to discuss, coach and train on this equipment.

  • Owns production related continuous improvement project pipeline.

  • Makes logical decisions based on quantitative and qualitative analysis.

  • Facilitates the Line Loss Analysis to drive OEE improvements.

  • Facilitates SMED events and implements corresponding actions to drive OEE improvement.

  • Driving continuous improvement of equipment reliability, quality, and performance.

  • Support defect eliminations through thorough root cause investigations and escalation where required.

  • Completing required paperwork related to safety and quality.

What can you expect from Mars?
  • 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.

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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the below range CAD 76,148.00 - CAD 99,944.00.

Please note:

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is used as a supporting tool in our recruitment process.

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