Process and Product Implementation Technician

We are looking for a PPI Tech to manage change and coordinate projects across local, regional, and global cross-functional teams. This role leads the implementation of new products, processes, and packaging equipment in the factory, driving continuous improvement in capabilities and capacities. The PPI Tech will also solve complex problems using advanced techniques and Six Sigma methodologies to support Mars Supply Excellence programs like FMOS and Focused Improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience or around 5 years of manufacturing experience with a high school diploma
• Physical ability to climb stairs, work in elevated temperature and humidity environments, and occasionally work extended shifts
• Minimum 35 lb lifting ability
• Ability to use simple tools for small mechanical tasks

Qualifications

• Preferred: B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, or Engineering

Responsibilities

Innovation

• Develop and execute R&D strategies for growth, quality, and efficiency by implementing new innovations on-site for product, pack, process, and packaging equipment/lines
• Lead line trials, complete trial reports, and provide technical inputs to the global R&D industrialization team throughout the project lifecycle for product implementations
• Establish operational control systems, including change management, industrial go, Hand Over 1 & 2, and qualification reviews for product launches following the industrialization process
• Participate in the regional PPI platform for technology, best practices, and knowledge transfer as part of multi-site harmonization measures

Project Management

• Lead the coordination of projects between cross-functional teams (on-site and off-site) to drive step-change projects or efficiency improvements (Do it Best)
• Support Safety, Quality Continuous Improvement (CI), and Environment in collaboration with Q&FS and HSE services
• Participate in investment submissions to identify and assess benefits

Standardize & Improve

• Work on new standards and define SRC (Standard Running Conditions) in the affected perimeter
• Collaborate with Operating and Technical departments to validate standard definitions and deploy them
• Support the CI team on KPI analysis to identify key improvements and increase efficiency and capacity
• Use expertise to support factory operations (through FMOS) and technical teams (through Focused Improvements) to solve complex problems, leveraging Six Sigma
• Own training module definitions to develop and sustain associates’ functional capabilities in process (grinding, extrusion), packaging, and flow areas

Benefits

• Work with diverse and talented associates, all guided by the Five Principles
• Join a purpose-driven company striving to build the world we want tomorrow
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University
• Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus