Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description:

Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer - Twix

Engineer-Production Proess T2

Topeka, KS

Join us as a Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer for the Twix production line and play a vital role in driving operational excellence across multiple shifts in this key Production Area. You’ll be a crucial part of the FMOS/RT implementation team, managing manufacturing systems, improving line event data integrity, and reducing downtime. Partnering closely with Production Leaders, you’ll establish work standards, coach associates, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that boost efficiency and reliability. If you’re passionate about technology, process optimization, and empowering teams to excel, this is the perfect opportunity to make a real impact every day on one of our most iconic product lines.

What are we looking for?

Minimum:

• Bachelor Degree – Engineering, Supply or Technical field of study
• 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing and TPM environment.
• 2 years direct people leadership experience
• Ability to engage and lead teams
• Demonstrated ability in leading change and situational leadership
• Clear ability to relate to Associates across all levels of the organization
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP
  
  

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proven track record of driving results
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
• Data-driven mindset with proficiency in analyzing and leveraging operational data
• Passion for technology, innovation, and operational excellence
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and coach associates
  
  

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Owns all Daily Management Systems (DMS) execution and leads the Changeover (CO), Centerlines (CL),
  
  

Clean, Inspect, and Lubricate (CIL), and Anomaly Handling (AH) DMS

• Leads Daily Area Value Stream connection point meetings
• Conducts detailed analysis on performance data and integrates into Factory Mars Operating System (FMOS)
• Drives loss elimination for assigned area to include Line Loss Analysis and development of 90-day action plans to address losses and build associate capability
• Leads Autonomous Maintenance (AM) process improvement teams focused on the reduction of downtime and loss elimination
• Supports and coaches Pillar activities within the Value Stream by providing analytics and developing standards
• Assists Production Leaders in managing the performance of their teams through coaching and skills development
• Provide overall direction to Continuous Improvement Specialists including development and performance evaluations
• Support Commission, Validation, Startup (CVS) activities for capital projects
• Champions TPM (MSE) AM deployment and all Safety and Quality standards and objectives for their area
  
  

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.