Industrial Engineering

Job Description:

Principal Industrial Engineer

The Principal Industrial Engineer plays a pivotal role in developing and executing supply strategies for External Manufacturing Network. This role will identify and evaluate financial opportunities and recommend solutions that will drive overall demand pipeline effectiveness and continuous improvement.

The Principal Industrial Engineer ensures the prompt and effective execution of various initiatives at manufacturing plants and across segment production lines. This role is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and aligning production processes with strategic objectives.

This role requires the ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Mars does not sponsor Visas for this role.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

What are we looking for? 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Management, Industrial Engineering or finance require. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience (Operations Line Manager, Site Industrial Engineer, Project Engineer, Logistics Manager, Industrial Engineer, Supply Chain Management)
• Proven analytical and change management capability
• Team and Project Management Experience. Ability to manage multiple projects to deliver, safe, secure and environmentally responsible results aligned to the project objectives.
• Strong Knowledge and expertise in manufacturing technologies and Industrial Engineering​

 

What will be your key responsibilities? 

• Support supply solutions development and execution within External Manufacturing network to deliver Freedom to Operate agenda
• Innovation Management: Represent supply for the relevant platforms and brands; Develop, evaluate, and recommend optimal supply solutions for new market activities affecting the segment, in close cooperation with the segment support IE’s and site IE’s; Represent supply in the relevant key innovation platforms through AB/IR gate. Ensure smooth transition to designated production site.
• Capital Management: Develop and gain approval for capital investment projects (R20) and co-manufacturing & co-processing requests (R40) related to capacity and/or innovation activities
• Review capital investment projects (R20) and co-manufacturing & co-processing requests (R40) for the relevant platform prior to governance
• Supply Strategy: Develop and align stakeholders on the long-term segment supply strategy in-line with business targets. This includes: long-term overview on the segment’s cost competitiveness; analysis of the impact of initiatives such as Value Leadership, asset additions/refurbishment, stock, etc.; A view on customer responsiveness of the network and roadmap for improvements where needed. Recommend on prioritization of asset refurbishment program within the network (following site AHC analysis); Develop and implement the sourcing strategy, including the make or buy decisions and ability to manage production between sites; Lead the 5yr capacity analysis for External Manufacturing network to secure long term product supply through appropriate levels of utilization; Partner with the Global IE and Global supply team to build regional sourcing strategy that optimizes America’s supply network; maintain strong links with Regional IE teams to develop cross-regional sourcing solutions; Influence the development of global standards (engineering and operational).
• Tactical Supply Execution: Maintain tight and timely communication links to and from the external manufacturing sites; Monitor performance and execution of approved activities; Recommend and implement tools to monitor and optimize supply performance

What can you expect from Mars? 

• Work with diverse 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. 
  
  
  Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site. 

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 119,040.00 - USD 163,680.00

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