Focused Improvement Specialist
Mars, Lewisburg, OH, United States
Focused Improvement Specialist
This role 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) will be reduced 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 with impacts across RC Sites in North America.
This role will understand losses and opportunities originated through Loss Tree analysis and on‑floor observations and translate those opportunities into activities and processes to drive continuous improvement.
What are we looking for?
BS in Engineering, Supply or Technical field of study with 0‑3 years of experience or HS Diploma with 5 years of direct Manufacturing Site experience.
Role requires travel (approximately 10%) to participate in training and support other Sites.
Preferred experience working in a relationship‑based team environment.
TPM/WCM/Lean Six Sigma experience preferred.
Certified in Problem Solving Methodologies or similar; Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt or actively working towards it is a strong positive.
Prefer knowledge of Power BI.
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.
Provide leadership to deploy best practices and Regional initiatives.
Use tools such as RCLMS, Scrap and Rework tracking systems and “Go and See” to understand contributing factors for NQC and make recommendations to improve or 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.
Help the organization by coaching associates at various levels and coordinate resources across multiple sites to deliver DiB in PCC improvements.
Ensure control methodologies and processes are embedded to prevent re‑occurrence.
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.
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Conversion Cost (PCC) will be reduced 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 with impacts across RC Sites in North America.
This role will understand losses and opportunities originated through Loss Tree analysis and on‑floor observations and translate those opportunities into activities and processes to drive continuous improvement.
What are we looking for?
BS in Engineering, Supply or Technical field of study with 0‑3 years of experience or HS Diploma with 5 years of direct Manufacturing Site experience.
Role requires travel (approximately 10%) to participate in training and support other Sites.
Preferred experience working in a relationship‑based team environment.
TPM/WCM/Lean Six Sigma experience preferred.
Certified in Problem Solving Methodologies or similar; Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt or actively working towards it is a strong positive.
Prefer knowledge of Power BI.
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.
Provide leadership to deploy best practices and Regional initiatives.
Use tools such as RCLMS, Scrap and Rework tracking systems and “Go and See” to understand contributing factors for NQC and make recommendations to improve or 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.
Help the organization by coaching associates at various levels and coordinate resources across multiple sites to deliver DiB in PCC improvements.
Ensure control methodologies and processes are embedded to prevent re‑occurrence.
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.
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