Job Description:
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer has 24-hour, multiple shift accountability for the process results of a Production Area. The CI Engineer is a critical member of the FMOS / RT implementation and is the resource for technology management of the primary manufacturing systems for the department. The Process Engineer shares responsibility with the Production Leader for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement efforts by establishing work standards and providing coaching and feedback to associates. He/she will support Daily Direction Setting by systematically improving the integrity of Line Event Data Systems and documenting critical operation standards to help eliminate unplanned and reduce planned downtime on equipment. What are we looking for? Owns all Daily Management Systems (DMS) execution and leads the Changeover (CO), Centerlines (CL), Clean, Inspect, and Lubricate (CIL), and Anomaly Handling (AH) DMS
What are we looking for?
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or related) preferred
- 3–5+ years of experience in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
- Familiarity with metric & quality management systems
- Experience in high-speed processing or packaging environments
Work Environment
- Frequent presence on the manufacturing floor, minimum 70% floor
- Compliance with food safety, hygiene, and PPE requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and occasionally lift in a production environment
What will be your key responsibilities?
Leads Daily Area Value Stream connection point meetings
Conducts detailed analysis on performance data and integrates into Factory Mars Operating System (FMOS)
Drives loss elimination for assigned area to include Line Loss Analysis and development of 90-day action plans to address losses and build associate capability
Leads Autonomous Maintenance (AM) process improvement teams focused on the reduction of downtime and loss elimination
Supports and coaches Pillar activities within the Value Stream by providing analytics and developing standards
Assists Production Leaders in managing the performance of their teams through coaching and skills development
Provide overall direction to Continuous Improvement Specialists including development and performance evaluations
Support Commission, Validation, Startup (CVS) activities for capital projects
Champions MSE AM deployment in their area
Champions all Safety and Quality standards and objectives for their area
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.
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 experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details 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 79,280.00 - USD 109,010.00Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or related)
- 3-5+ years of experience in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
- Familiarity with metric & quality management systems
- Experience in high-speed processing or packaging environments
- Frequent presence on the manufacturing floor (minimum 70% floor)
- Compliance with food safety, hygiene, and PPE requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and occasionally lift in a production environment
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
Mars Insights
What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
