Production Improvement Technician
Posted 5 days ago
- Reading, Berkshire
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
Job Description:
Production Improvement Technician Slough
Permanent
£44,000-£48,000 and performance related company bonus
Join our dynamic team as a Production Improvement Technician , where you will play a vital role in driving loss elimination initiatives within our Value Stream. Your expertise will support the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodology, helping to realize our objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
What are we looking for? Minimum of 2 years experience in a TPM manufacturing environment.
Mechanical and technical aptitude.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Proven ability to motivate and relate to diverse teams.
Proficient in MS Office and SAP.
What would be your key responsibilities? Focused Improvement & Problem Solving
Utilize Focused Improvement methodologies to tackle operational challenges and lead basic problem-solving initiatives.
Actively engage in and guide projects and task groups aimed at enhancing safety, quality, performance, people engagement, and cost efficiency.
Collaborate across functionsEngineering, Reliability/Maintenance, R&Dto implement improvements and manage external contractors effectively.
Conceptualize and execute small projects aligned with the Value Stream strategy.
Develop, update, and oversee factory documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), 5S practices, and operational standards
Drive corrective and preventative actions stemming from improvement initiatives.
Focused Improvement Loss Analysis
Conduct data analysis to pinpoint losses and their underlying causes.
Oversee tools and systems that measure and enhance production line efficiency.
Serve as a key user for relevant systems, ensuring effective project verification and benefit realization
Factory Management Operations System
Engage actively in factory management systems, providing coaching and support.
Take ownership of performance KPIs to drive results
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.
About Mars Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the worlds best-loved brands: M&Ms, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, BENS ORIGINAL and COCOAVIA. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the worlds pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.
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.
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Production Improvement Technician Slough
Permanent
£44,000-£48,000 and performance related company bonus
Join our dynamic team as a Production Improvement Technician , where you will play a vital role in driving loss elimination initiatives within our Value Stream. Your expertise will support the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodology, helping to realize our objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
What are we looking for? Minimum of 2 years experience in a TPM manufacturing environment.
Mechanical and technical aptitude.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Proven ability to motivate and relate to diverse teams.
Proficient in MS Office and SAP.
What would be your key responsibilities? Focused Improvement & Problem Solving
Utilize Focused Improvement methodologies to tackle operational challenges and lead basic problem-solving initiatives.
Actively engage in and guide projects and task groups aimed at enhancing safety, quality, performance, people engagement, and cost efficiency.
Collaborate across functionsEngineering, Reliability/Maintenance, R&Dto implement improvements and manage external contractors effectively.
Conceptualize and execute small projects aligned with the Value Stream strategy.
Develop, update, and oversee factory documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), 5S practices, and operational standards
Drive corrective and preventative actions stemming from improvement initiatives.
Focused Improvement Loss Analysis
Conduct data analysis to pinpoint losses and their underlying causes.
Oversee tools and systems that measure and enhance production line efficiency.
Serve as a key user for relevant systems, ensuring effective project verification and benefit realization
Factory Management Operations System
Engage actively in factory management systems, providing coaching and support.
Take ownership of performance KPIs to drive results
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.
About Mars Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the worlds best-loved brands: M&Ms, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, BENS ORIGINAL and COCOAVIA. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the worlds pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.
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.
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