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.

About Mars, Incorporated 

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

We are seeking a Supply Excellence/Industrial Engineering Manager for our Henderson, NV location.

The Supply Excellence / Industrial Engineering Manager (SEM/IE) is a critical member of the site leadership team accountable for the overall implementation and success of MSE (TPM). As the factory MSE leader, they are responsible for creating transformative change at all layers of the organization by:

• Partnering with the site leadership team to develop the overall implementation strategy for MSE, then driving accountability to this strategy.
• Applying Lean manufacturing approach, tools, and techniques to all industrial engineering activity.
• Conducting and coordinating studies and analysis to identify and quantify:
  • • Opportunities or shortfalls in value stream operational and/or direct cost financial performance.
    • Process and product quality and/or capacity constraints and opportunities to increase throughput.
• The SEM/IE is also responsible for:
  • • Managing the IE Tech, Production Scheduler and Training Support while ensuring development of that team and the overall effective progression of the site’s Education and Training Program.
    • Driving overall excellence in customer service and value for the Ethel M® brand on site. 
    • Identifying and evaluating financial opportunities while recommending solutions that will drive overall pipeline effectiveness and continuous improvement for the Ethel M® brand. 

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Lead and drive implementation of MSE at the site.
• Lead the Site IE, Scheduling and Training functional groups
• Lead site capital plans as it relates to Growth, COGS reduction, and Strategic Priorities. Provide necessary business input on capital plans for infrastructure, obsolescent equipment and foundational commitments of quality, safety, and sustainability.
• Lead site annual KPI and goal setting process and ensure site adequately tracks and reports all required KPI's.

What are we looking for?

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors degree and 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Fluency in English
• 5 years of experience in Supply or Supply Chain (IE, Technical, Logistics)
• Previous experience with TPM/Lean, knowledge of TPM/Lean management infrastructure, Lean tools & techniques, Supply and/or Supply Chain applications

Preferred requirements:

• 2 years of experience in TPM Deployment/Program Management
• Experience in leading step-change initiatives and/or best practice roll out of MSE/TPM in a manufacturing environment
• Experience developing site strategy and performance goals

What can you expect from Mars?

• An industry competitive salary and great benefits package.
• 401(k) match
• If you are passionate, a great problem solver, resilient and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you!

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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.