The main purpose of the KSE Control Room Operator is to ensure the efficient flow of product to the packaging lines to keep production running and to properly manage the quality of materials from the finished product silos to the production line bins.

Both a production and quality mindset will be key for this role due to handling multiple production lines running simultaneously as well as tracking and properly segregating material to ensure the quality of the final product.

Additionally, the KSE Control Room Operator can manage the packaging team in the absence of the Packaging Lead and Flex Operator to provide more cross functionality and support for each shift.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma, or equivalent work experience.

• Proven work history in manufacturing facility or environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year experience in a food production environment.

• Associate' degree or higher in relevant field of study.

• Ability to problem solve and determine root cause analysis.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, fluid manufacturing environment.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Control Systems – Operate and control multiple product delivery systems (Courbon, Advanced Engineering, and KSE Promas) for efficient transfer from Extrusion to Packaging lines.

• Quality Assurance – Segregate product according to Q&FS standards ensuring that there is adherence to FIFO, no product mixing, confirmation of empty bins, etc.

• Production Management – Create production runs for the mobile scale & mixer equipment to deliver kibble to multiple packaging lines from the finished product silos.

• Troubleshooting – Monitor the control systems for any issues that could block production (from the transfer to the finished product silos to the packaging lines) and troubleshoot mechanical & system issues, calling for help as necessary from site

  resources & vendor resources.

• Other System Operations – Monitor the kibble recovery system for any issues & troubleshoot problems. Operate the Big Bag system when routing product to the super sacks.

• Communication – Ensure that information is communicated from Extrusion to Packaging on the availability of product or issues that are causing a lack thereof. Open communication with the Packaging Lead to ensure planned production schedule is

  being followed and fulfilled.

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.

• 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.

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