Job Description:- Identify and lead initiatives to deliver savings in the Supply Chain through TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
- Mars Food & Nutrition Australia, home to market leading brands as MasterFoods ®, DOLMIO® and, BEN’S ORIGINAL®.
- Permanent Full-time opportunity based onsite Wyong, (NSW Central Coast), gym access and onsite canteen
At Mars, our Purpose – Better Food Today. A Better World Tomorrow. – is at the heart of everything we do. We believe access to delicious, nutritious food is fundamental to human wellbeing.We have a unique opportunity for a
Continuous Improvement Technician to join our onsite supply team.You’ll be responsible for identifying and leading initiatives to deliver savings in the Supply Chain through the application of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), Lean or CI (
Continuous Improvement) onsite.You’ll Co-pilot the MSE ( Mars Supply Excellence, inhouse TPM program ) to ensure Continuous improvements activities are executed in line with MSE principles & the site implementation plan.
Key Responsibilities:- Support delivery of MSE Site implementation plan by proper action planning & resourcing
- Co-pilot designated MSE pillar action plans for the site
- Integrate MSE tools & approaches to support delivery
- Integrate MSE principles in all site projects to support delivery
- Embed the MSE culture on site and engage all associates into MSE roadmap delivery including being the voice of the site Supply excellence program
- Acts as a change agent, providing guidance and direction for the implementation; and appropriate follow up to ensure sustainability and accountability of the new initiatives within the factory.
- Drives WOW (Ware on Waste) activities consistent with the MSE principles
- Champions Continuous Improvement / Lean methodologies to remove inefficiencies in the Supply chain
- Apply a hands-on approach to improvement initiatives when needed
- Coaching associates and Shift Managers to build MSE capability
- Train new starters in the MSE methodology including basic problem solving
- Facilitate & coach Basic and Complex Problem Solving process & events on site
- Enact CVS managers role during agreed Eng projects
What are we looking for?- Proven experience in a food/beverage/FMCG factory environment (desirable)
- Experience with TPM/CI management
- Ability to apply a hands on approach to improving line standards working closely with line operators
- Experience in leading step change initiative and best practice roll out
- Experience leading training sessions
- Experienced in managing and building effective project teams made up of cross functional team members
- Solid interpersonal skills in providing effective communication to management and other key stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
What can you expect from Mars?
- Genuine focus on your development with access to world class training
- Global health and wellbeing program to support work-life balance
- Opportunity to make a difference with our volunteer and ambassador programs
- Work in an environment with a true foodie culture.
Please note: This advertisement will close: midnight Thursday 18th of April, 2024Internal applicants, please be sure to discuss with your current Line Manager prior to application including obtaining their endorsement. This role has been graded as a T1 opportunity. This role is also known as a ‘CI Facilitator’ internally.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.
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