Operations Engineer - Mars - Maryland

GER00251

Description

Mars Symbioscience is a technology-based health and life sciences business focused on evidence-based product development. First established in 2005, Mars Symbioscience acts as an incubator for business ideas generated throughout Mars business segments. Pioneering some of the most innovative and breakthrough fundamental scientific research, Symbioscience is developing solutions that translate science into products which have a positive impact on people, pets and the planet.

SUMMARY:
The Operations Engineer is responsible for the design and installation of projects, ongoing maintenance and reliability of capital, and management of the Operations and R&D capital budget. The Operations Engineer is responsible for deploying his/her engineering know-how to successfully execute and deliver projects to the business that have a sustained technical competitive advantage, create a safe work environment, deliver lean, continuous improvement, and sustainability initiatives, and meet business operations capacity and reliability requirements. This role will also be a key contributor to continuous improvement of the Cocoa Flavanol supply chain via process development projects. The Operations Engineer role requires strong leadership, communication, interpersonal and team building skills to support MSS objectives. Due to the start-up nature of MSS, this role supports both daily operations engineering needs as well as R&D process development needs.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Recognized expert for capital projects, maintenance, and reliability

• Project Manage and ensure delivery of assigned capital projects for scope, time, budget, and cash flow.


• Seek and apply appropriate technology to gain and a sustain technical competitive advantage


• Manage and coordinate detailed design, installation, and start-up of new or existing plant machinery and systems. This will often include providing technical guidance and co-ordination of contract design and installation personnel.


• Support process development efforts by testing and implementing alternative process approaches.


• Lead CVS for all new products and equipment.


• Support initiatives that shorten new product and project cycle times


• Seek and support lean ways of working and apply lean principles in the engineering process and as a project deliverable


• Understand and make decisions to improve business measurements such as FPG, ROTA, FATR etc.


• Actively develop engineering standards and tools


• Identify, protect and expand intellectual property of corporation


• Maximize asset utilization through value added engineering and lean design


• Actively plan and lead in project activities


• Manages CAB budget and submissions for all GMD operations.

Quality Control Responsibilities

• Train operators to interpret data (trend data, identify root cause, implement solution).


• Train operators to formulate actions to address non-conformance issues.


• Analyze and develop permanent solutions to prevent chronic or significant quality issues.


• In-depth knowledge of quality systems and all work instructions for area. Provide input for improvements/changes to work instructions.


• Oversee of quality or product conformance issues to ensure corrective/preventative actions are implemented and completed.

Safety Compliance

• Devise safety measures for equipment and operation, then lead by example, enforce safety requirements, and ensure working conditions are following best practices.


• Train operators on safe operating procedures.


• Support SES for investigations into area of responsibility.


• Partner with SES to develop and implement appropriate safety measures and training.


• Provide input to project safety reviews.

Implement Continuous Improvement via innovative Process Development

• Seek innovative solutions and develop step-function improvements including the use of new technology to achieve year on year cost savings and efficiency.


• Help develop and validate improved process conditions for the unique CF supply chain, especially the proprietary CocoaPro process.


• Technical resource for all capital equipment.


• Drive continuous improvement by developing and implementing systems that support key business objective, optimize processes, and reduce cost in all phases of the production process.


• Provide input to feasibility and change management requests.


• Owns Corrective Action & Preventive Action (CAPA) compliance, resolution, and implementation for area.

Maintenance, Sanitation, and Reliability

• Effectively manages the Maintenance and Reliability of the GMD site operations to complete PMs and deliver improvements for all operations areas.


• Manages budget, SOPs, FDA 21 CFR Part 111 compliance for cleaning and HACCP procedures to deliver a quality and contamination free product.

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT AND GUIDANCE:
The Operations Engineer has a working knowledge of all site specific policies such as FDA Dietary Supplement regulation 21 CFR part 111, Quality policy, Quality goals and objectives, safety policy, etc.

 The Operations Engineer sets the example for supporting site policies, dependability, responsibility, adaptability and appropriate conduct for a safe and productive working environment.

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY:
Decisions

• Capital Equipment purchasing approval


• Detailed project management of capital, CVS, maintenance, and other business objectives.


• Define costs and installation schedules for assigned projects


• Recommend scope changes to projects, where necessary


• Safety, security, and environmental compliance


• Project execution strategies/activity management


• Schedule details including contingency plans


• Cost estimates and budget control


• Asset management targeting higher FATR and ROTA

Recommendations

• Innovative ways to provide a sustained technical competitive advantage


• Project execution strategies/activity management


• Recommend areas of interest and test design for process innovation


• Recommend ways to improve the Winning Environment


• Technical feasibility and proof of principal


• Technology development and innovative solutions

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Action Oriented


• Managing & Measuring Work


• Creates collaborative relationships


• Functional/Technical Skills


• Drive for Results


• Project management


• Lean Principles


• Business Process Application


• Quality at Mars


• Make Principles


• Safety at Mars

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor degree in engineering.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 2-6 years experience in an comparable technical position – food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Manage third party relationships such as equipment manufacturers, construction companies, and sanitation


• Demonstrate a strong ability to troubleshoot and problem solve


• Advanced understanding of engineering principals – knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Mechanical, Construction and Computer Services


• Team skills – high performance team experience


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment


• Some travel which may include Indonesia, South America and other cocoa origin areas.


• Must have strong communication skills


• Must have the understanding of GMP’s, Dietary Supplements, HACCP and ISO


• Expert mechanical aptitude


• Expert analytical and critical thinking


• Advanced training skills

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT:
Direct: 0 Associates

Indirect: 1-2 Contractors

Qualifications

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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.

Job

Research and Development

Primary Location

NA-USA-Maryland