CVS Lead supports the planning and execution of product and business development projects in terms of development, launch execution, and post launch evaluation. CVS Lead will partner with the CVS Manager to support all commissioning, validation and start up activities for specified projects.  

This position will be day shift M-F. This role is eligible for a $2,500 Sign on Bonus for New Hires.

What are we looking for?

• Proven leadership skills, often acquired from leading teams or shifts in the day-to-day operation of a plant
• Strong understanding of current factory process in both Making and Packaging
• Strong analytical, communication and influencing skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to transfer procedures and training experiences to others
• Comprehensive understanding of the CVS process, lean thinking methodology and their application to the site environment
• Candidate must be willing to travel to other Royal Canin sites to gain knowledge of how to operate and maintain the packaging & processing line equipment

Education & Professional Qualifications

High School Diploma (or equivalent) & minimum of 3 years of experience in high-speed manufacturing, continuous improvement environment.

Preferred:

• Associate Degree in a technical field of study and 2 years’ experience in a TPM/technical, manufacturing environment or 5+ years of experience in manufacturing with progressive levels of responsibility
• Certified Trainer (Daily Management System (DMS) Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Problem solving, etc.)

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Support all CVS activities including project launch execution
• Coordinate commissioning, validation and start-up for major and small minor projects at the site
• Communicate with Site management ensuring appropriate resources are in place
• Develop the CVS plan including Global Best Practices for Quality & Food Safety
• Transfer equipment knowledge & operation through factory directed training or personal hands-on training
• Set up and chair meetings related to CVS activities and project information
• Resolve cross functional issues and agree on actions, follow up on actions, define and report on milestones
• Support site CVS activities including coordination of resources, collaboration with engineering group, leading cross-functional decision-making teams concerning project activities, developing the CVS plan, creating standard operating procedures and maximizing the operational effectiveness of start-up
• Although not directly responsible for the CVS budget, the Lead must make decisions based on budgeted amounts and understand its trade-offs
• Support Vendor Acceptance Testing/Factory Acceptance Testing as needed for projects
• Deliver projects safely with high quality on time and within budget
• Lead new equipment and agreed on performance metrics including TRS, Production Reliability, MTBF & loss elimination
• Develop close working relationship with Continuous Improvement Technicians identifying, cost reduction opportunities throughout the site and implement lean solutions to reduce waste, improve yield, increase TRS, and maximize productivity, labor and equipment utilization
• Support the MSE ET Pillar to contribute to the creation of proper step-up cards during the validation and start up.
• Create SOPs for all new processes and equipment
• Collaborate with maintenance to get all PMs completed
• Collaborate with maintenance and Project Manager to get all spare parts ordered.
• Support lean execution programs - including lean training and implementation of lean programs

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with 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.