This role partners with Supply Operations and the Q&FS team to drive continual improvement of food safety programs through robust risk assessments, clear procedures and work instructions, trending and reporting and the creation and delivery of food safety training. The role facilitates effective implementation of Mars and regulatory requirements through coordinating "steering team" activities to enable timely implementation into the supply pipeline. Responsible for providing outlining Q&FS requirements on engineering projects, developing all the Q&FS documents, SOP's, delivering training for associates as required for the start of new lines or processes at the site and creating QFS best practices
What are we looking for?
Minimum Qualifications
BS degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, Chemistry or related technical field and internship in quality and food safety in a manufacturing environment and/ or combination of education and 3-5 years demonstrated success in relevant manufacturing/quality experience
2-3 years of work experience in a food manufacturing environment
In depth knowledge of food microbiology, food safety, manufacturing processes and food laws
Demonstrated leadership capabilities in leading/influencing others
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years o f e x p e r ie n ce in a manufacturing site managing quality and food safety management systems resp on s ible po s ition related to f oo d s a f e t y or Quality and food safety management system
Experience with regulatory and 3rd party audit requirements
Experience with practical applied microbiology in factory environments
Capable leader of teams and individuals with ability to motivate and engage superiors, peers, indirect associates, and global Q&FS community
Advanced understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP's), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Systems (HACCP)
Knowledge of and experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and ISO 17025 general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
What will be your key responsibilities?
Leads the effective development and implementation of standards, processes, new technology/methods and drives continuous improvement of food safety management at the manufacturing site
Acts as a technical resource for interpretation and ongoing application of food safety standards and regulations, as they relate to manufacturing operations, including but not limited to the Global Microbiological Verification, Allergen Management, Foreign Material Management, Mold and Mycotoxin, HACCP and Food Fraud Standards
Acts as Food Safety Coordinator, providing governance to HACCP Food Safety plans and managing validations of CCP and OPRP preventive controls.
Leads the Root Cause Analysis investigation of food safety incidents and drives effective implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
Interprets sensitive and technical data for potential impact on product safety and provides timely recommendations for the effective resolution of food safety issues.
Leads the development and deployment of Food Safety training across the manufacturing site
Provides technical guidance and consultancy to the Food Safety Team to assure that manufacturing processes and environments are microbiologically safe for producing both new and existing products.
Support Q&FS initiatives as directed by Q&FS Manager
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 130,000 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.
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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
