Mars

CVS Lead

Mars

NLD-North Brabant-VeghelFull timePosted Aug 3, 2026

Job description

Job Description: Job Titel: CVS Lead (Commissioning, Validation & Start-up). Job Level: T2 Location: Veghel Contract type: Permanent. Full time. Onsite. CVS Lead plays a key role in delivering successful integration of asset, recipe & pack change initiatives to the value stream by formalizing the transition of ownership for the new assets from Engineering to Operations.

CVS Lead is d riving a Vertical startup mindset and will participate in multiple change projects ensuring effective plan creation and deployment to achieve project(s) KPIs in compliance with EWP & DFVS change processes. CVS Lead will plan (preMPAR) and manage the operations resources & activities during commissioning, validation and start-up phases in collaboration with the project team.

Facilitates problem-solving analysis and resolution & data tracking to achieve project KPIs with established methods and tools. Plays an important role in the collaboration and communication between the project team and shopfloor operations where training of key personnel, following up on planned downtime, and achieving KPIs during the learning curve is of high importance.

CVS Lead is responsible for facilitating the project team to achieve Handover 0, 1 and 2. Supports the Project Manager to capture learnings from the project into the LFPE process. This role will be focused on PPWR projects. What are we looking for? Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Economics. 3-5 years of experience in TPM or in manufacturing, operations, maintenance CI, engineering or project lead roles. Proven experience leading projects or significant workstreams within a large project & working with cross-functional stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to design, develop and deliver effective training program. A good understanding of food manufacturing hygiene and safety standards. Knowledge of planning tools, budget planning, POKA. Knowledge of operational KPI planning and tracking. Advanced problem-solving skills and analytical approaches. Fluent in English. What will be your key responsibilities? The CVS lead is involved from projects and change initiatives from start EWP Phase 0 & 1 (pre-MPAR) through to HO2 and is a key member of the project team. Sits within the Project Operations Pillar Lead for lifetime of project with strong relationship with Project Manager. May also be the Operations Pillar Lead as agreed by the Plant Team Responsible to support Project manager providing required input into project team mtgs and project reviews ensuring timely communication and decision-making. Collaborates closely with the Value Stream Manager, Project Manager and Value Stream Team. Collaborates regularly with site CVS manager for competency development, escalations where significant Interdependencies on other value streams have been identified, updating on value stream CVS schedules & workload and ongoing effectiveness of the CVS tools. Has a working knowledge of all sites specific policies such as quality, safety, business objectives etc. Knows the factory areas and techniques very well to be able to improve and implement CVS plan. May have to flex their hours/days to align with commissioning & start-up activities as aligned within project team. This may include weekend and non-day-based work, based on needs of the business. Some domestic and internationals travel may be required (FATs, learning from other projects etc.,) Member of the Region CVS Community of Expertise to ensure driving CI of the tools and skills of the role across our Region and incorporating new tools and ways of working into their value stream 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. A strong focus on 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.

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