Job Description:
**LOCATIONS**
Jackson, TN - Kansas City, Kansas - Cary, NC - Cincinnati, OH
The Regional Engineering Manager- Controls will provide functional and technical support for the Controls Team and will be responsible for the leadership and development of the Associates on the team.
The Regional Engineering Manager is responsible for the development of control systems for automating manufacturing processes and packaging systems and deliver projects to the business that provide a competitive advantage.
Controls design includes developing control concepts, program design, functional and equipment specifications, instrumentation selection and operator interface development. The Regional Engineering Manager also directs the modification and installation of electrical and control systems.
What are we looking for?
Minimum
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably Electrical Engineering
- 8-12 years’ experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable
- Basic understanding of engineering principals - knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction or Computer Services
- In-depth understanding of functional engineering area of expertise
- Team skills - high-performance team experience
- Good communication, listening and influencing skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Innovative thinking
- Able to work collaboratively with other groups
- 20-50% travel requirement depending on project demands
Preferred
- Advanced degree in Engineering, MBA
- PMP certification
What will be your key responsibilities?
- The technical and project management knowledge required to execute projects that deliver stated business objectives
- Contributing to a winning environment which promotes safety, trust and confidence
- Ensure that team members are complying with and reinforcing safety, security and environmental policies
- Developing skills that support excellence in execution and leadership, including effective communications and establishing clear accountability with the project team, contractors and vendors
- Creating and supporting Global and North American engineering standards
- Meeting agreed upon commitments of project scope, time, and budget
- Using the adopted project management techniques to manage projects
- Being an active leader and participant in the project development process
- Developing detailed project scope with clear deliverables
- Developing accurate and achievable project schedules
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.
Mars does not provide visa sponsorship for this position
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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 134,400.00 - USD 184,800.00Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering
- 8–12 years of experience in a comparable technical position
- Basic understanding of engineering principles and disciplines, including Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction, or Computer Services
- In-depth understanding of the relevant functional engineering area
- Experience working on high-performance teams
- Good communication, listening, and influencing skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Innovative thinking
- Ability to work collaboratively with other groups
- Advanced degree in Engineering or MBA
- PMP certification
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.
