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Join Our Team as a Maintenance Improvement Lead

Location: Kings Lynn Salary: £38,200 - £43,000 (dependent on experience) Bonus: Performance-related company bonus Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Type: Permanent

Why Mars?

At Mars, we believe in creating a better world for tomorrow. Join a purpose-driven company with over 130,000 diverse and talented associates, guided by our Five Principles. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where innovation thrives.

What We Offer:

Health & Wellness: Access to an on-site gym, private medical insurance, and free flu jabs. Convenience: Hot food restaurant, free on-site parking and an employee shop. Supportive Environment: On-site nurse, osteopath, and podiatrist to ensure your well-being.

Job Purpose:

As the Maintenance Improvement Lead, you will play a crucial role in reducing factory losses and optimizing processes. You will lead improvement projects while serving as the vital link between operations and maintenance teams.

What We Are Looking For:

Technical Expertise: Previous experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong technical background. SAP Proficiency: Familiarity with SAP management systems. Problem-Solving Skills: Proven experience in identifying and resolving issues effectively. Communication Skills: Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Influence & Leadership: Ability to influence without direct authority and coach teams effectively. Tech Savvy: A strong technical mindset with the agility to learn new systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety & Efficiency: Enhance safety and food safety standards while minimizing unplanned breakdowns and maintenance costs. Reliability Improvement: Lead and identify reliability improvement initiatives to reduce breakdowns. Project Management: Oversee the preparation, follow-up, and delivery of local site project milestones. Problem-Solving Expertise: Utilize your expertise in complex problem-solving methodologies to coach and lead maintenance and operations associates. Your role will be pivotal in effectively tracking and resolving operational challenges, ensuring seamless functionality across the factory. Competency Development: Spearhead the development and implementation of a comprehensive competency upskill plan for the technical team. Fostering a diverse range of skills, you will contribute to minimizing breakdowns and unplanned losses, enhancing overall site efficiency and resilience.

What Can You Expect from Mars?

Learning & Development: Access to in-house training through our Mars University from day one. Collaborative Culture: Work with a diverse team of professionals dedicated to making a difference. Career Growth: Opportunities for personal and professional development in a supportive environment.

About Mars:

Mars is a family-owned business with over $35 billion in global sales, producing some of the world's most beloved brands, including M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, and more. We proudly contribute to the health and well-being of pets through our nutrition and services businesses. Our Five Principles-Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom-guide us in creating a better world for all.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , origin, 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 , 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.