Royal Canin
Continuous Improvement Engineer Lead
Lewisburg, Ohio
Derrière chaque sac de nos produits, il y a une équipe d’ingénieurs et d’experts en fabrication engagés à garantir les standards les plus élevés en matière de qualité et de sécurité. Que tu sois en train d’optimiser les lignes de production, de concevoir des solutions innovantes ou de maintenir des technologies de pointe, ton travail contribue directement à améliorer la vie des animaux partout dans le monde. Rejoins une équipe où l’innovation, la précision et la passion se rencontrent chaque jour.
- Job Type: varies
- Level: mid-level
- Travel: varies
Success Profile
What makes a successful Continuous Improvement Engineer Lead at Royal Canin? We look for the right mix of the following traits when speaking with you.
- Analytical
- Curious
- Efficient
- Responsible
- Results-driven
- Team player
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Purpose
Connect your passion for pets to the purpose: A Better World For Pets
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Health & Wellbeing
A comprehensive focus on your individual health & wellbeing
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Inclusion
A place where you can belong and be yourself
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Career development
Professional learning offerings, annual personal development plans, Mars University
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Attractive total rewards
Your financial wellbeing through a competitve salary and bonus plan
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Focus on sustainability
We invest in you so you can make a better world
Je suis vraiment fier de diriger une équipe passionnée par l’idée de faire une différence pour les animaux. Chaque jour, on se concentre sur la précision, l’innovation et le maintien des standards de qualité les plus élevés. Ce qui distingue vraiment Royal Canin, c’est l’engagement envers le développement—qu’il s’agisse d’améliorer nos processus, d’adopter des technologies de pointe ou d’aider les collaborateurs à évoluer dans leur carrière. C’est incroyablement gratifiant de savoir que notre travail ne se limite pas à générer du succès, mais qu’il crée aussi des opportunités significatives pour toute l’équipe.
JR Smith Directeur du site de North Sioux City, Global Value Chain Operations
Job Description:
At Royal Canin, we believe world-class manufacturing starts with empowered people, strong processes, and a relentless pursuit of continuous improvement.
As a Continuous Improvement Engineer Lead, you'll play a key role in driving operational excellence within our manufacturing operation. Partnering closely with Production Leaders and frontline teams, you'll identify losses, improve equipment reliability, strengthen operational standards, and build the capabilities needed to deliver sustainable business results.
This is a highly visible position with the opportunity to influence plant performance, develop associates, and create lasting impact across safety, quality, productivity, and reliability. The role supports a dedicated production area and serves as a leader in driving operational excellence initiatives throughout the value stream.
What are we looking for?
Minimum:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Food Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline preferred.
- Minimum three years of manufacturing, engineering, continuous improvement, project leadership, or operations leadership experience.
- Demonstrated success implementing and sustaining continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business results.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence others, drive change, and build strong partnerships across functions.
Preferred:
- Experience within food, beverage, pet food, consumer packaged goods, or high-speed manufacturing environments.
- Experience leading projects, teams, or cross-functional initiatives.
- Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Autonomous Maintenance, Manufacturing Excellence, or Operational Excellence systems. Experience utilizing Power BI, SAP, and manufacturing performance analytics tools.
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Lead Daily Management Systems execution within the assigned production area while driving operational discipline and accountability.
- Analyze manufacturing performance data to identify opportunities, eliminate losses, and improve operational performance.
- Develop and execute action plans that improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and increase production efficiency.
- Drive loss elimination initiatives through structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Lead Autonomous Maintenance and process improvement teams focused on increasing equipment effectiveness and developing associate capability.
- Facilitate value stream discussions and align teams around priorities, actions, and performance objectives.
- Partner with Production Leaders to establish standards, coach associates, and develop frontline team capability.
- Support and champion safety, quality, and operational excellence initiatives throughout the production area.
- Provide leadership and direction to Area Coordinators, including coaching, development, and performance management support.
What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with talented associates in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment guided by the Five Principles of Mars.
- Make a visible impact on a world-class manufacturing operation.
- Access industry-leading learning and development opportunities through Mars University.
- Build your career within one of the world's most recognized food and pet care companies.
- Competitive compensation, annual incentive opportunity, and comprehensive benefits package.
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