Senior Specialist, Continuous Improvement

Job Purpose/Overview
Drive the execution of the Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) program at TAP Site by leading loss elimination, capability building, and governance of continuous improvement activities. Act as a site expert on loss and cost analysis, co-piloting overall KPI delivery and supporting sustainable business results through disciplined MSE deployment.

Key Responsibilities
MSE Program Deployment & Pillar Execution:
Lead and execute the Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) program across the TAP site.
Support execution of management standards across all MSE pillars.
Ensure alignment of each pillar’s 3-year, 1-year, and 90-day plans with the Compelling Business Need (CBN).
Participate in daily Team meetings and coach effective MSE-related communication to reinforce FMOS processes.
Lead site-wide MSE communications to ensure clarity, engagement, and consistency.

Loss Analysis, Cost Management & Focused Improvement:

Serve as the site expert on the cost loss model, ensuring strong linkage between site losses, costs, and business impact.
Lead and facilitate loss analysis (EE) within the FI pillar and across site priorities.
Define and codify site loss elimination strategies and integrate them into the MSE master plan.
Lead focused improvement initiatives targeting NQC, TRS, productivity, and cost losses.
Continuously optimize shop floor processes and cost management practices.
Track, validate, and report SSIP actions and KPI results (weekly, period, quarterly).

Capability Building & Coaching:

Define critical capability needs based on site loss profile and business priorities with a 6–18 month outlook.
Act as the primary coach for pillar capability-building workshops.
Build multi-layer capabilities through: Daily problem-solving coaching/ Small group activities (AM/PM)/ Structured assessments and follow-ups
Support capability development of pillar leaders, Operation MSE leaders, and broader site teams through hands-on engagement.

Governance, Performance Review & Continuous Improvement:

Develop and maintain the site MSE master plan, supporting pillar master plans accordingly.
Lead bi-annual reviews (mid-year and year-end) of pillar targets versus actual performance.
Conduct Internal Site Maturity Assessments at least annually; define gap closure actions and ensure execution.
Connect with other sites through Communities of Practice (CoPs) and collaborate with the broader MSE community to share best practices and drive reapplication.

Leadership Engagement & Culture Building:

Coach and engage the site leadership team, Operation MSE leaders, and pillar leaders to ensure full ownership of the MSE program.
Develop and maintain the site leadership skill matrix, tracking progress and facilitating gap closure.
Review and coach Operation MSE leaders on capability development through active involvement in Operation-level MSE programs.
Build and sustain a strong MSE and continuous improvement culture across the organization.

Ad Hoc Responsibilities:

Conduct business case analysis, data analysis, and other ad hoc tasks as required.
Perform additional duties assigned by the IE / MSE Manager in support of site priorities.