Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description:

Continuous Improvement Engineer - CI Engineer

Join us as a Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer and take ownership of the process performance for a key Production Area. In this vital role, you will be a driving force behind our FMOS / RT implementation and serve as the go-to technical expert for our primary manufacturing systems. Partnering closely with the Production Leader, you will champion operational excellence and continuous improvement by establishing clear work standards and coaching our associates. Through Daily Direction Setting, system data optimization, and the creation of critical operating standards, you will directly impact our efficiency by eliminating unplanned and reducing planned equipment downtime.

What are we looking for?

MInimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Electrical), Operations Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or continuous improvement engineering role.
• Hands-on experience executing Daily Management Systems (DMS), including Centerlines (CL), Clean-Inspect-Lubricate (CIL), Changeovers (CO), and Anomaly Handling (AH).
• Strong understanding of industrial safety protocols (e.g., LOTO, OSHA) and manufacturing quality systems.
• Proven ability to analyze complex production/performance data, identify root causes of equipment downtime, and build structured action plans (such as 90-day loss elimination plans).
• Experience facilitating daily production meetings, leading cross-functional troubleshooting teams, or coaching/training floor-level associates.

Preferred:

• 5+ years of engineering experience in a fast-paced Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Food & Beverage, or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Deep knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) pillars, particularly Autonomous Maintenance (AM). Direct experience with MSE (Mars Lean/TPM Framework) or similar world-class manufacturing systems (e.g., WCM, TPS) is highly preferred.
• Experience directly managing or supervising technical staff (e.g., Continuous Improvement Specialists) including setting objectives and conducting performance evaluations.
• Experience supporting CVS (Commissioning, Validation, and Startup) activities for new capital equipment or engineering projects.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) and experience with structured root-cause analysis tools (5-Why, Fishbone, DMAIC).
• 2 years of direct people management experience, with a proven track record of engaging, developing, and leading high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through organizational or process change, utilizing situational leadership to adapt coaching styles to different skill levels and scenarios.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Own and optimize critical Daily Management Systems (DMS), championing standards for Changeovers (CO), Centerlines (CL), Clean-Inspect-Lubricate (CIL) tasks, and Anomaly Handling (AH).
• Lead and energize Daily Area Value Stream connection point meetings to align team focus and resolve daily operational barriers.
• Champion MSE Autonomous Maintenance (AM) deployment, driving safety and quality standards across your assigned area.
• Analyze performance data to uncover trends, integrating insights directly into the Factory Mars Operating System (FMOS) to improve overall plant efficiency.
• Drive loss elimination by conducting detailed Line Loss Analyses and spearheading 90-day action plans to systematically reduce downtime.
• Support capital projects by actively contributing to Commissioning, Validation, and Startup (CVS) activities for new equipment and technology.
• Empower and develop floor-level associates by leading Autonomous Maintenance (AM) process improvement teams focused on technical problem-solving and loss elimination.
• Partner with Production Leaders as a trusted coach, providing analytics and establishing standards to elevate team capabilities.
• Directly lead and mentor Continuous Improvement Specialists, overseeing their professional development, objective setting, and performance evaluations.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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.

Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site

As the first line of technical leadership within the value stream, the Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for reducing unplanned line losses & providing technical continuity within a value stream to enable consistent performance. What are we looking for? Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply or a technical field First years of experience working in a technical manufacturing environment Project Management experience or leading continuous improvement initiatives Detailed technical capability and understanding of the plant Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills Clear ability to relate to and motivate people Fluent in English [Insert foreign languages requirements if necessary] What will be your key responsibilities? Technical representation for the value stream including insight on all unplanned line losses Preventative follow up on all value stream technical breakdowns and escalates for support/action through the Maintenance Team Leaders or Reliability Engineers as required Provides technical continuity for complex/ongoing issues within the value stream Develops, updates & owns clear action plans for the resolution of complex issues Works with the value stream & Reliability Engineer to analyze the unplanned technical losses of the lines in the value stream Coaching the operations/value stream team on ways of working to ensure maintenance & operational processes are followed 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.

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 79,280.00 - USD 109,010.00