Engineering Manager – Mattoon, IL 
The Mattoon Engineering Manager role is responsible for delivering increased site capacity through leadership, capital projects and most importantly continuous improvement.  This position has responsibility for Associate development in site engineering, facilities, reliability, technical training and continuous improvement.

What would your key responsibilities be?
•    Engineering
•    Serve as the site liaison on project, engineering teams for project which are being executed by non-site based engineering resources
•    Manage engineering projects required to achieve the plant strategy and the operating plan, including ownership of the site discretionary fund and Asset Health check items
•    Along with the Plant and Central IE manage the site's CAB to support the site's 5-year strategy and meet key business unit objectives
•    Lead the controls and operating system strategy for the plant equipment
•    Ensure asset strategies provide flexibility to meet changing business requirements.
•    Support the work of site and central engineering groups; including associate development and execution of project activities
•    Reliability

What are we looking for?
•    Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline
•    Knowledge of Mars culture and objectives
•     At least 5 years' experience in the food processing industry with a minimum of 4 years in a technical role and 2 years of supervisory experience
•    Knowledge of applicable government regulations
•    A minimum of an undergraduate degree with a technical/operational focus or the equivalent in experience.
•    High level of analytical thinking and communication skills
•    A strong understanding of process, packaging, utilities, control and power distribution systems
•    A strong understanding of maintenance practices and risk management techniques 

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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