Sr. Supply Excellence Program Coach - Remote

The MSE Coach for PM is a critical member of the Supply Excellence team and is accountable for the regional implementation and success of the PM Pillar. As the Regional PM Pillar leader, they are responsible for direction setting and transformative change at all layers of the organization. This position can work remotely, located near one of the Mars Chocolate facilities.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable, relevant work experience
• Minimum 8 years manufacturing experience (CPG preferred)
• Minimum 5 years TPM or lean manufacturing experience
• Technical team leadership experience preferred
• Proven 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.

What will be your key responsibilities?

As the Regional PM 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 PM).
• Partnering with the Global PM Pillar leader to create a 5-year vision and long term strategy for PM Pillar progression within the Sites which includes:
  • Developing or supporting the development of training materials needed to create this vision.
  • Implementing a coaching and auditing process to ensure successful implementation of this strategy.
• Building capability of all PM pillar leaders enabling them to build site capability.
• Leading the Technical Manager regional Community of Practice.  Establishing network priorities, standards, and strategy across North American factories.
• Partnering with the Engineering Effectiveness Manager to set direction for the Technical Manager and Engineering Community by:
  • Being an active and integrated member of the technical team;
  • Co-leading this team to establish regional priorities; and,
  • Driving accountability for priority work streams.
  • This work should support the PM Pillar, MSE & Engineering Long Term Vision.
• Leading the technical team to deliver regional stockroom standardization thereby delivering the regional MRO strategy.
• Future State:  this role will also be responsible for the development and implementation strategy for EM.

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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