Process Engineer – Topeka

A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there’s more to being in business than just making a profit. That’s the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet. What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it’s never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It’s about how you can grab everything that’s within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It’s about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we’ll all be a little better off. It’s that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

Mars has net sales of more than $33 billion, operates six business segments including Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, Symbioscience, and more than 75,000 Associates worldwide that are putting its Principles into action to make a difference for people and the planet through its performance.

Mars brands include: Petcare – PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, BANFIELD® Pet Hospital, CESAR®, SHEBA®, DREAMIES® and NUTRO®; Chocolate – M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, DOVE®, GALAXY®, MARS®, MILKY WAY® and TWIX®; Wrigley – DOUBLEMINT®, EXTRA®, ORBIT® and 5™ chewing gums, SKITTLES® and STARBURST® candies, and ALTOIDS® AND LIFESAVERS® mints. Food – UNCLE BEN’S®, DOLMIO®, EBLY®, MASTERFOODS®, SEEDS OF CHANGE® and ROYCO®; Drinks – ALTERRA COFFEE ROASTERS™, THE BRIGHT TEA COMPANY™, KLIX® and FLAVIA®; Symbioscience – COCOAVIA® and WISDOM PANEL®.

Role:

The Process Engineer has 24 hour, multiple shift accountability for the process results of a production area including the management of direct reports. The Process Engineer coordinates with Team Leads resource requirements based on production demands, quality, material and cost. The Process Engineer is responsible for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement by establishing work standards and providing coaching and feedback. They have thorough technical understanding and mastery of Manufacturing Reliability Fundamentals and the Factory Mars Operating System (MRF/FMOS) and process control for their lines.

Responsibilities :

• Develops the Line Master/90-Day Plans to address losses and build capability.
• Leads the Daily Area Value Stream connection point meetings.
• Owns all Daily Management Systems (DMSs) execution and leads the Cleaning – Inspect – Lubricate (CIL) DMS.
• Executes monthly review accountability of Area Master Plans and results. Anticipates change and develops plans to effectively implement changes.
• Develops the Area Loss Analysis.
• Provides on the floor coaching of team leads and team members across all shifts.
• Drives Loss Elimination for their area.
• Provides Skill Development/Technical Mastery/Coaching and Training.
• Makes quick and effective decisions, and accepts responsibility for those decisions and accountability for achieving process results and delivering on commitments.
• Champions MRF activities and objectives for their respective line.
• Ensures proper execution of On the Job Training and operating procedures.

Education/Experience:

• Five to seven (5-7) years of experience in manufacturing at Mars or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply, or technical field of study

• and one to two (1-2) years of experience operating in a TPM/technical, manufacturing environment.
  Preferred:
  Three to five (3-5) years of experience operating in a TPM/technical, manufacturing environment.
  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  Demonstrated experience in leading change and situational leadership.
  Clear ability to relate to and motivate people and effectively train.
  Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
  Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, coaching and training skills.
  
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP.
  

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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.