Job Description:
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Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer
Location: Birstall, West Yorkshire
Join Mars as a Continuous Improvement Engineer and play a key role in driving operational excellence and innovation within our factory. You will collaborate closely with shift technical associates to implement improvement plans that enhance productivity, safety, and quality.
What will be your key responsibilities?
Ensure compliance with Safe Systems of Work and Health & Safety regulations
Lead breakdown elimination through BDA program ownership and coaching
Monitor BDA compliance and quality to drive corrective actions
Manage predictive maintenance using digital tools and coach technical teams
Identify value engineering opportunities through data analysis
Support Mars Supply Excellence as autonomous maintenance lead
Manage projects under £1m including supplier engagement and budgeting
Develop associate skills through training and coaching
What are we looking for?
Proven experience managing and delivering improvement projects within an operations FMCG/manufacturing environment
Apprentice-trained engineer (Mechanical or Electrical)
HNC Level 4 preferred in electrical or mechanical discipline
PLC experience (Rockwell, Modicon)
Computer literate (SAP, Word, Excel)
Strong communication skills
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where were 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. xkybehq
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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