ANZ Digital Manufacturing Supply Excellence (MSE) Lead

About the role

Mars is looking for an experienced ANZ Digital Manufacturing Supply Excellence (MSE) Lead to accelerate the deployment of Manufacturing Supply Excellence (MSE) and digital transformation initiatives across its ANZ manufacturing network. Reporting to the ANZ Supply Director, the role leads the deployment of Mars' MSE strategy across the Pet Nutrition manufacturing network in Bathurst, Wacol and Wodonga, acting as the link between global, regional and site teams. It is a highly visible leadership position shaping how sites use technology, data and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and governance of the ANZ MSE and Digital strategy across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Translate global MSE frameworks into site-level improvement plans and capability-building initiatives.
• Lead and develop a team of Digital MSE Analysts and a Digital Product Lead.
• Partner with Plant Directors, Operations Leaders and Site MSE Leads to drive maturity, consistency and continuous improvement.
• Conduct MSE and digital maturity assessments, providing governance, auditing and strategic direction.
• Champion the integration of digital tools, analytics and smart manufacturing capabilities.
• Build communities of practice and share best practice across the network.
• Lead cross-functional projects on transformational change, digital innovation and operational excellence.

Required profile

• Significant experience in manufacturing, supply chain or operations leadership, ideally in FMCG environments.
• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• Ability to influence without authority and build credibility from the shop floor to senior leadership.
• Experience implementing digital solutions in manufacturing and understanding of Industry 4.0 principles.

Required skills

• Strong expertise in TPM, MSE, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and/or continuous improvement.
• Experience leading governance programs, maturity assessments, audits or operational excellence frameworks.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, coaching and capability-building skills.