Job Description:

Overview:

The Production Engineer role is responsible for making the production process as efficient as possible and it is a feeder role for future Production Leads and Shift Managers. To be a successful Production Engineer you need to be an independent thinker and a keen problem solver.

Production Engineer is accountable for identifying and analyzing ways to prevent waste and inefficiencies within the manufacturing operations. This includes implementing solutions to reduce waste, improve yield and increase TRS while maximizing productivity, labor and equipment utilization.

Production Engineer is responsible for leading MSE / CI projects on each shift, creating and deploying OPL’s and work instruction, ensuring the FMOS system requirements are followed. This position is also accountable for measurement and management of shift KPI’s in line with PCH Supply Metrics reporting standards.

Responsibilities:

As a Mars Associate you have an obligation to:

Provide for a Safe Workplace:

• Role model the application of Mars Health and Safety standards in order to safeguard our associates and the assets we use through the Lead Safety @ Mars Program

• Provide a safe workplace for all individuals (associates, contractors and visitors) and ensure safe work practices are always followed

• Coach, inspire and role model the application of Mars safety standards within the site in order to safeguard our associates and the assets we use

Provide for Safe Products:

• Role model the application of Mars Food Safety and Quality Standards in order to ensure safe products to our consumers

• Coach, inspire and role model the application of the Mars Quality Principle

Production Engineer Responsibilities:

FMOS

• Compile production information and develop Daily FMOS Meeting inputs

• Manage and follow up on FMOS meeting outputs

• Managing the FMOS Tag system for the shift

• Ensure Crew Map deployment within each shift based on the Crew Maps deployed for each Value Stream by the Site IE Lead

• Conduct Line Tours with the Shift Manager and review shift performance against established KPI’s

• Support Shift Manager to organize team meetings

Leading CI Projects

• Deploy and lead the focused improvement projects in the respective shifts with support from Site CI team

• Represent Shift Manager and/or Shift at Focused Improvement Team Meetings

Develop Safety, Quality and Production OPL’s & Work Instructions

• Developing LOTO and Minor Intervention instructions for each piece of equipment with input from Operators and HSE

• Develop CCP, OPRP and other quality assurance work instructions and OPL’s with input from Q&FS

• Conduct line tours to monitor Daily Safety Compliance in the shift and report any unsafe operations and practices to the Shift Manager

• Assist Shift Manger to investigate any safety incidents that occur during the shift

• Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for process equipment

Reduce Waste & NQC

• Compile, analyze and generate reports of floor waste produced on each shift

• Lead floor waste / NQC reduction initiatives with support from Site CI Team

Supply KPI’s and Metrics Reporting System

• Compiling, analyzing and reporting of all downtime and production reports for each shift

• Manage the write off / NQC documentation for each shift

Problem Solving

• Gather data from operators through 5 Why process and assist Operators to define problems that occur during the shift

• Develop problem statements for priority problems and assist Shift Manager to document Problem Solving sessions

• Follow up and update on actions that are generated in the Problem-Solving sessions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working experience in equivalent position within manufacturing, preferably within multinational manufacturing / FMCG environment

• Good understanding of safety policies and procedures – WAH, LOTO, WPT & Hot Work

• Good understanding of HACCP and Food Safety principles

• Good understanding of Problem-Solving methodologies and tools

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Strict attention to detail mindset

• An energized, optimistic ‘can do’ attitude and strong team player

• Good command of spoken and written English