Supply Excellence Program Coach - Focused Improvement/Lean (Remote Position)

Company: Mars
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

A mutually rewarding experience. Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize theres more to being in business than just making a profit. Thats the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet. What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability. Because its never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. Its about how you can grab everything thats within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. Its about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means well all be a little better off. Its that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job. About Mars, Incorporated Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the worlds best-loved brands: M&Ms, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, UNCLE BENS, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl, VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day. We are seeking a Supply Excellence Program Coach - Focused Improvement/Lean. Remote Position The MSE (TPM) Coach for Focused Improvement/Lean is a critical member of the Supply Excellence team accountable for the regional implementation and success of the FI Pillar. As the Regional FI Pillar leader, they are responsible for direction setting and transformative change at all layers of the organization by:Partnering with the Regional MSE team to develop and support the overall implementation strategy for MSE (particularly FI and Lean).Partnering with the Global FI Pillar leaders to create a 5-year vision and long-term strategy for FI Pillar progression within the Sites which includes:Developing or supporting the development of training materials needed to create this vision (including lean deployment and value stream mapping).Implementing a coaching and auditing process to ensure successful implementation of this strategy.Building capability of all FI pillar leaders enabling them to build site capability. What would be your key responsibilities?Be an active and contributing member of the MSE Team guiding and supporting the overall regional/global strategy.Leading transformative change within the factories focused on the FI Pillar.Building FI capabilities at all layers of the organization through each pillars Essential Elements of MSE. What are we looking for?Bachelors degree or comparable, relevant work experienceMinimum 8 years manufacturing experience (CPG preferred)Minimum 5 years TPM or lean manufacturing experienceValue stream mapping experience - PreferredProven experience as a coach/trainer/mentor. Ability to manage stakeholders and influence without authority. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong project management skills with the ability to set priorities. Process and detail oriented with a hands-on approach.Depending on the project and at which location, travel can be at times up to 70%. What can you expect from Mars?An industry competitive salary and great benefits package.401(k) matchChance to work cross functionally, and add value and impact to the business.#LI-SG1Mars 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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