Product & Process Implementation Engineer (Fremont, Nebraska)

The Process and Product Implementation Engineer has 3 main goals:

· Lead the implementation of new: products, processes and packaging (equipment/lines) in the factory

· Drive continuous improvement in capabilities and capacities through all changes impacting process, product and packaging

· 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 …..

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

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 0-3 years of manufacturing experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 5+years of manufacturing experience

• Physical ability to climb stairs, work in elevated temperature and humidity environments, for extended length shifts on occasion

• 35 lb lifting minimum.

• Ability to use simple tools to do small mechanical jobs.

• Self starter with the ability to lead projects with minimal direction

Preferred Qualifications

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

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Develop and execute R&D strategies for growth, quality & efficiency by implementing new R&D Innovations on site regarding product, pack, process and packaging equipment’s/lines

• 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 go, Hand over 1 & 2, and qualification review for projects regarding product launches on site following industrialization process.

• Join 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 service.

• Participate to investment submission to identify and assess benefits

• Standardize & Improve

• Work on new standards and define SRC (standard running condition) in affected perimeter

• 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 improvement 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.

• Own training module definition to develop and sustain associates’ functional capabilities in process (grinding, extrusion), packaging and flow area.

• Project management

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.

Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.