Continuous Improvement Engineer Lead
Core
Driving operational excellence, loss elimination, and sustainable performance improvement within a dedicated production area by partnering with production leaders and frontline associates.
Role type
Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing Operations)
Builds
Production line performance, equipment reliability, and process standards for a food and pet care manufacturing site.
Domain
Food manufacturing / Operational Excellence / Lean Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Root cause problem solving, data analysis, action plan development, coaching, standards documentation, loss elimination, daily management systems execution, changeover optimization, autonomous maintenance leadership, value stream management, performance support.
Preferred skills
TPM/MSE environment experience, Power BI dashboard creation, certified trainer, SAP proficiency, anomaly handling processes.
Technologies
Factory Mars Operating System, Power BI, SAP, Line Event Data Systems
Responsibilities
Own and support execution of Daily Management Systems including Changeover, Centerlines, Clean, Inspect and Lubricate, and Anomaly Handling; Lead Daily Area Value Stream connection point meetings and support effective Daily Direction Setting; Analyze performance data, identify key losses, and integrate findings into the Factory Mars Operating System; Drive loss elimination through line loss analysis, root cause problem solving, and development of 90-day action plans; Lead Autonomous Maintenance process improvement teams focused on reducing downtime, improving standards, and eliminating recurring losses; Support and coach Pillar activities within the Value Stream by developing analytics, standards, and improvement plans; Partner with Production Leaders to support team performance, skills development, process discipline, and associate capability building; Provide direction, coaching, development, and performance support to Area Coordinators; Improve the accuracy and integrity of Line Event Data Systems and ensure key operational standards are documented and sustained; Champion MSE Autonomous Maintenance deployment, along with Safety and Quality standards and objectives within the assigned area.
Seniority
Mid-level IC (3-5 years experience)