Job Description:

Focus Improvement Specialist - Lebanon, TN Onsite

This is a critical role for NA Royal Canin to deliver commitments of sustainable growth.  The incumbent in this role will need to collaborate across multiple sites and functions (i.e. R&D, Q&FS, S&F, Manufacturing, and Engineering) in order to diagnose, analyze and drive reduction in overall PCC, specially in the area of NQC.  

The successful incumbent will need to demonstrate key strengths in influencing without authority at all levels of the organization and negotiation skills to deliver sustainable change. The successful candidate will have strong problem solving and coaching skills, as well as a strong drive for results.

What are we looking for?

Education & Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level. 

Minimum of 2 years of Direct Manufacturing Site experience. Role requires travel (25% aprox) to participate in training and support other SitesPreferred experience working in relationship-based team environmentCertified in Problem Solving Methodologies or similar, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt or actively working towards it is preferred

Knowledge / Experience

Functional knowledge of factory operations with deep functional knowledge in Problem Solving Methodologies, Data Collection, and value stream mappingTrained in and can demonstrate a variety of problem-solving skills.Working knowledge of SPC (statistical process control), RCLMS and Production reporting and how it can impact NQC & PCCUnderstanding of site waste reports including QFS costs, variance and floor scrap.Knowledge of (and a passion for) best in class Mars business processes and systems solutionsExcellent, analytical, and organizational skills.Ability to work collaboratively and proactively, while balancing a variety of priorities and workload.Ability to handle complex challenges across all functionsAbility to motivate and influence a broad, cross functional team.

What will be your key responsibilities?  Utilize loss analysis methodology and site loss trees to identify, prioritize and execute PCC savings projects across Royal Canin North America SitesWork with Site Industrial Engineer, Area Owners and Operational Leads to make losses visible and deliver the organizational capability to eliminate them.  This includes building the problem-solving capability and the process to manage focused improvement initiative with cross-functional teams across the organization. Provide leadership to deploy best practices and Regional initiativesUse tools available such as RCLMS, Scrap and Rework tracking systems and “Go and See” to understand contributing factors for NQC and make recommendations to improve/change.Work directly with and coach multiple site resources to use data-based problem-solving methodologies to reduce NQC and potentially other costs and ensure problems are resolved to root cause.Help the organization by coaching associates at various levels and coordinate resources across multiple sites to deliver DiB in PCC improvementsEnsure control methodologies and processes are embedded to prevent re-occurrence.Willingness to spend up to 75% of time on the manufacturing floor diagnosing, analyzing, and establishing best-in-class processes, including off shifts

What can you expect from Mars?  

Work with over 140,000 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. 

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Mars 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.