Supply Excellence Manager (Total Productive Maintenance)

Job Description:Supply Excellence Manager (Total Productive Maintenance) - Hackettstown, NJThe Supply Excellence Manager (TPM) is a critical member of the site leadership team accountable forthe overall implementation and success of MSE (TPM). As the factory MSE leader, they areresponsible for creating transformative change at all layers of the organization by:· Partnering with the site leadership team to develop the overall implementation strategy for MSE, then driving accountability to this strategy,· Building capability of all pillar leaders enabling them to build team member capability,· Coordinating with the Regional MSE team for support.Successful implementation of this strategy should focus on building capability while ultimately delivering financial results.The Supply Excellence Manager is also responsible for managing the training group ensuring development of that team and effective progression of the site’s Education and Training Program.What are we looking for?  Education:Bachelor’s degree or comparable, relevant work experience Minimum BusinessExperience:Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience (CPG preferable) Experience with AM Step 3 and TPM Pillar ImplementationWhat will be your key responsibilities?Be an active member of the Site Leadership Team guiding and supporting the overall site strategy.Leading transformative change within the factories through MSE (TPM)Leading and Developing: Indirect development responsibilities site-wideLead the continued implementation of the Mars Supply Excellence Operating System by fostering readiness and maturity with the pillar structure (standardized work, FMOS, problem solving, strategy deployment and continuous improvement). Lead, teach and coach associates at all levels lean thinking/principles, tools, systems and metrics. Collaborate with peers to ensure a capable and coordinated TPM/MSE based continuous improvement journey Partner with the Technical & Reliability Leaders to ensure the ongoing seamless integration of TPM activities into the Lean Operating System.Partner with the Regional Training Manager to ensure the ongoing execution of training standards and utilization of supporting tools Drive Lean training and implementation of a Lean toolkit: value stream mapping, pull systems, kanban, SMED, problem solving, Kaizen, heijunka, etc. Facilitate and train others to facilitate kaizen events to achieve improvement, transfer knowledge, and engage team members and leaders in activities supporting the lean transformation.What can you expect from Mars?Work with over 130,000 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.#LI-MW1#LI-OnsiteMars 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.