What are we looking for?

This position utilizes sound people management, technical problem solving and project management skills to preserve and maintain the factory's infrastructure, utilities and equipment.  It requires adherence to global maintenance best practices, including continuous improvement and total productive maintenance (TPM).  Must provide technical solutions for plant issues along with managing the storeroom to achieve department objectives.  This position manages both internal and external resources to support activities on the site.   This position also actively participates and contributes to the success of area continuous improvement teams, factory Mars operating system (FMOS) and underpins the site security, safety, and environmental programs.

Continuous improvement is a critical aspect of this role. It will be accomplished through developing and maintaining a technical group that utilizes all continuous improvement analytical tools (RCA, PDCA, etc.) to increase factory rates and utilization.

• Manage costs to ensure adherence to the existing budget.

• Provide timely and accurate maintenance cost analysis to ensure the budgeting process is accurate and meets the business requirements.
• Participate in all site projects to ensure that safety, reliability, maintainability, and cost effectiveness requirements are delivered.
• Key stakeholder in identifying and prioritizing site capital needs.
• Write, justify, submit and execute site capital projects as approved.
• Provide Safety, Security, and Environmental advice/counsel to site staff regarding issues which may have an impact on the site.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent, preferably in one of the Engineering, basic sciences or business related disciplines.
• 5 years experience in a Manufacturing Environment in a Maintenance capacity
• 3 years experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Control
• Working knowledge of Electrical Systems
• Working knowledge of Mechanical Systems
• Working knowledge of compressed air system and components
• Working knowledge of boilers
• Working knowledge of Preventative Maintenance Programs and Systems
• Ability to convey communications clearly and concisely
• Successful completion of a drug and background screen
• Proven ability to participate on cross-functional teams at the site and corporate levels.

2. Knowledge/Experience

• In-depth knowledge of critical utility systems (steam, air, water, electricity). Experience with Reading Electrical Blue Prints (flow diagrams, P&ID’s, schematics) Highly developed understanding and proven experience in all aspects of safety in the work-place.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a food production environment
• Minimum 7 years in a Production Environment
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Cross-Functional Managerial experience (operations, HR, Engineering, etc) Proven Project Management experience
• Experience with planning and managing a site's maintenance budget. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, internet software, e-mail.
• Ability to work any shift as needed Ability to tolerate an ambiguous environment. Working knowledge of OSHA/EPA requirements and related guidelines. Working knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out Procedures Working knowledge of property protection insurance requirements.

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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