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 secondly 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/processes to drive continuous improvement.
What are we looking for?Minimum:
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 functional knowledge in Problem Solving Methodologies, Data Collection, and value stream mapping
Problem solving skills
Functional knowledge of factory operations with deep functional knowledge in Problem Solving Methodologies, Data Collection, and value stream mapping
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
Preferred:
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
What will be your key responsibilities?
- 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. This includes building the problem-solving capability and the process to manage focused improvement initiative with cross-functional teams across the organization
- Use tools available 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
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
Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.
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Skills Required
- 2-3 years of direct manufacturing site experience
- Willingness to travel approximately 25% to support other sites and training
- Functional knowledge of factory operations with deep knowledge in problem solving methodologies, data collection, and value stream mapping
- Strong problem solving skills
- Working knowledge of SPC (statistical process control), RCLMS and production reporting and their impact on 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
- Certification in problem solving methodologies or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or actively working towards it
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.
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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.
