CVS Project Lead

Job Description

Job Purpose/Overview

The Project Lead is a key technical resource for the site and is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of site and capital projects in terms of development, launch execution, and post launch evaluation. The Project lead will partner with the Value Stream leadership to supervise all commissioning, validation, and start-up activities for projects across the site. The Project lead is also responsible for providing the technical expertise to the site, including advanced problem solving analysis and resolution, data tracking to identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Lead is the main technical interface with operations and reliability management. Utilizing a strong technical background, the Project Lead leads problem solving initiatives on the production line by using Lean techniques to resolve operational issues at their root cause. They are responsible for driving project CVS execution.

Context and Scope

The Project Lead is the value-stream contact for all externally driven activities in their area. This includes the execution of capital projects as an Operations CVS Lead, the supply response for the activity management process, and the technical support of new product and/or packaging launches. The Project Lead also partners with site engineering and IE resources to develop the site Master Plan.
The Project Lead works closely with the CVS Manager, Value Stream Managers, Project Managers, Team Leads, and team members based on needs of the project. The Project Lead is a resource for the Shift Leads, Area Managers and other support managers at the site for input to projects, development of new procedures and guidelines.

Education and Professional Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in manufacturing at Mars or Associates Degree in Engineering, Supply or technical field of study and 2 years of experience in a TPM/technical, manufacturing environment

Knowledge and Experience

Demonstrate a strong ability to troubleshoot and problem solve, Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment, Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds