Continious Improvement (CI) Engineer role

Location: Birstall Site,  

The purpose of this role is to drive the CI plan for designated area of factory along with shift technical associates.

What are we looking for?

• Track record managing and delivering improvement projects
• Apprentice trained engineer (Mechanical or Electrical)
• HNC Level 4 in either electrical or mechanical discipline preferrable
• PLC experience (Rockwell, Modicon)
• Experience in FMCG environment
• Computer Literate (SAP / Word / Excel)
• Improvement mindset
• Good communication skills
• Digital savvy

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the company Safe Systems of Work, Health and Safety at work act,
• Eliminate breakdowns by owning BDA program for site and using problem solving expertise to coach others in the correct process.

• Monitor and manage BDA compliance and quality to drive quality actions and follow-through.
• Be the point of continuity between shifts to make sure ongoing breakdowns and issues are substantially mitigated.
• Owning predictive maintenance through the use of digital tools, providing coaching for our technical team, managing compliance and driving improvements.
• Value engineering by analysing data to identify opportunities.
• Using digital tools to analyse performance data. Identify gaps in performance and suggest improvements with quantifiable benefits.
• Assist as expert (knowledge) in high level breakdown maintenance and coach operators and technicians in Root cause
• Support Mars Supply Excellence program by acting as autonomous maintenance lead. This will include working across departments to build a robust operator asset care program throughout site.
• Manage projects <£1m including engaging with suppliers, budgeting and forecasting, managing stakeholders, developing time plans, managing installation and commissioning, change management and permit to work.
• Develop a culture where “lost production due to unplanned events is unacceptable”.
• Improve skills of current associates through training and personnel development process.
• Undertake work processes promptly and efficientlyBe aware of and keep abreast of relevant new technologies in the field of mechanical/electrical /automation engineering
• Provide coaching and training to other team members
• Undergo such training as may be required by the Company and have a flexible approach to changes in working methods, systems and procedures as may be dictated by technological changes or re-organisation within the Company
• The job holder must be prepared to work such additional hours as may be reasonably required even at short notice to ensure the efficient running of the reliability Department and if this need arises, cover the responsibilities of other CI engineers during periods of absence

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.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.

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