Controls Engineering Program Manager - Franklin, TN

The Controls Engineering Program Manager is responsible for centrally managing the Controls Program for Mars Petcare North America.  The Controls Engineering Program Manager leads program standardization, and overall successful project execution within manufacturing to deliver business objectives.  This role is an active member of the Engineering community, site technical team and regional/global community of practices. 

What would your key responsibilities be?

• Champion the overall Controls program and standardization across PNNA, including development, deployment, execution and continuous improvement
• Develop, implement and improve controls training programs and standards, capability development and documents, including partnership with MSE and Mars University
• Provide thought partnership in strategic discussions, and influence cross-segment, regional, global teams, community of practices and stakeholders on Controls Engineering program management
• Develop a direct team of controls engineer with strong expertise to execute projects for PNNA, help train/coach engineers/site technical teams to the Controls standards and execute Controls with excellence (associates located in multiple sites)
• Motivate and drive teams to ensure timelines are met, identifies risks and removes obstacles
• Ensure appropriate resource availability and allocation to support controls engineering execution and program sustainability
• Perform effective risk and issue management to minimize/mitigate risks and issues
• Manage budget forecasts and provide ongoing reconciliation of CAB expenditures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure team engagement on Controls program and projects
• Drive adherence to the Controls standards and EWP
• Ensure Controls learnings are shared and cascaded, along with recommendations
• Provide strategic and tactical leadership to project teams, direct reports and the sites

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or other related electrical or controls degree.
• 10+ years of experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable
• In-depth knowledge in automation control including industrial low voltage electrical systems, instrumentation, PLC (preferably Allen-Bradley Logix), HMI/SCADA (preferably Rockwell FactoryTalk View), and industrial control networks. 
• Fundamental knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)/Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) systems, Factory IT Systems (physical/virtual servers, networks), and Factory Cyber Security requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in a project or program management role
• Demonstrated experience of planning, managing, and delivering complex programs / projects
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and influencing skills as well as ability to understand business strategies and translation into Supply programs.
• Strong thought partner and critical thinking skills
• Able to work collaboratively with other groups

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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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About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
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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