Industrial Engineering
- LocationUSA-Illinois-Chicago
- Work typeOn-site
- Salary86.72k to 119.24k USD a year
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted4 November 2026
- SourceMars's careers page (Workday)
Live checkFirst seen 4 days ago; still listed on Mars's careers page 1 h ago.
At a glance
- EducationHigh school diploma
- VisaNo sponsorship
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About the role
Job Description:
Who are we?
Accelerator is Mars Snacking's growth engine, focused on unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands. Within Accelerator, the Better For You portfolio includes KIND®, RXBAR®, Nutri-Grain®, Special K Bars®, and Pure Organic® and within Tasty & Wholesome, the portfolio includes Eggo, Rice Krispies Treats, Pop Tarts, and MorningStar Farms. Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a growth business, we are driving innovation, accelerating performance, and transforming how we work through data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
We’re looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in Mars Snacking and positively impact society along the way. If you’re looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you’ve found the right place.
Join us at our Jackson, TN, plant, where we are seeking an Associate Process Engineer to lead transformative initiatives. These initiatives include optimize processes, reduce waste, and elevate productivity. If you’re ready to make a tangible impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is your gateway to shaping the future of snacking!
The hours for this role are typically 7am – 4pm however will rotate shifts for the first 6 months to learn the equipment.
A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
· Production Line Support – Lead all activities on your assigned shift working towards production goals, sanitation efforts, maintenance requests, managing technicians and the overall budget.
· Continuous Improvement – Possess an owner’s mindset, and all of the acronyms that come with continuous improvement, 5S, RCA and LEAN.
· Direction and Servant Leadership – Lead and demonstrate your people skills as you provide direction and support on various projects to numerous team members.
· Safety First – Focus on people safety and food safety in all aspects of the operation.
We’re Looking for Someone With
· Bachelor’s Degree or HS Diploma/GED with related experience
· Demonstrated knowledge of managing safety and/or quality programs & processes
· Demonstrated supervisory experience managing people
· The ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing requests while maintaining a culture of accountability and execution
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.
Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.
This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.
The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 86,720.00 - USD 119,240.00
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