jobapplier

MSE Manager

Mars (External)

Skills

Required

  • goods FMCG
  • TPM
  • Lean
  • complete system implementation
  • Sigma

Preferred

  • Black Belt certification
  • TPM certification
  • JIPM
  • Ishikawa

Responsibilities

  • Own the plant's continuous improvement roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and corporate operational excellence standards.
  • Launch and govern the TPM pillar structure, including Autonomous Maintenance, Focused Improvement, Planned Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Education & Training, and Early Equipment Management.
  • Guide the step-by-step TPM progression through step audits and exit criteria on pilot lines, facilitating their expansion to the rest of the facility.
  • Establish and sustain the daily management system on the shop floor using dashboards, shift start-up meetings, and weekly or ninety-day reviews with rigorous follow-up.
  • Lead the construction of the plant's loss tree—covering OEE, downtime, speed, waste, changeovers, energy, and labor—to translate data into a prioritized project portfolio.

Requirements

  • What are we looking for?
  • Essential

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Food, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
  • Seven or more years of experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably within the food, beverage, or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors.
  • Five or more years of experience leading continuous improvement initiatives based on TPM and Lean, including at least one complete system implementation.
  • Minimum Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
  • Proven experience training and coaching teams at all levels, from shop floor to management, with measurable outcomes.
  • Advanced English proficiency for direct interaction with corporate teams and global networks.

Preferred

Desirable

  • Requirements Master's degree or postgraduate studies in Operations or Quality.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
  • TPM certification from JIPM or an equivalent body.
  • Personally execute high-impact projects, such as SMED on changeovers, waste reduction, and critical equipment reliability, serving as a role model.
  • Ensure the disciplined application of structured problem-solving methodologies, including Ishikawa, Five Whys, phenomenon analysis, DMAIC, A3, and Kaizen.
  • Train and coach associates at all levels in Lean, TPM, and problem-solving through skills matrices and level-specific certifications.
  • Guarantee that all improvements strictly comply with safety, food safety (such as GMP and HACCP), and quality standards.

Benefits

  • Our values are our guide.
  • At Mars, you will have the freedom to shape your own career path while making a real, positive impact on our business, our communities, and the planet.
  • We offer continuous learning opportunities, a highly collaborative and inclusive environment, and the chance to work with iconic brands that touch the lives of millions of people and pets every day.
  • Here, your professional development and personal well-being go hand-in-hand.