Job Description:
The Quality & Food Safety Specialist will establish and continually improve the sites food safety management systems enabling the reliable delivery of safe products that meet all external legislative requirements and internal standards. This role is the Q&FS representative for quality growth and efficiency projects providing in-depth technical Q&FS expertise in the vision and realization of site projects.
Location: Slough UK full-time on-site 5/2
Salary: 49000 - 57000 (depending on the knowledge & experience) annual bonus benefits
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Microbiology / Food Technology / Quality Management or other relevant technical discipline
Food Safety-related working experience (minimum 4 years) in the food industry
Project management & organising skills
Knowledge of HACCP FSSC 22000 and quality & food safety management systems
Good understanding of food microbiology & of allergen management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Sound risk management skills and experience in auditing
Food Safety standards owner at the site level:
Participates in Food Safety standard development with regional and global Q&FS teams
Calibrates understanding of Food Safety standards and best practices with the Regional food safety community
Ensures the deployment of the new Food Safety standard to the factory environment
Ensures timely T4 T5 preparation and implementation
Develops and deploys site-specific food safety standards processes and risk assessments
Provides necessary communication to stakeholders and reporting on Q&FS standards implementation and compliance
Supports CAB calculation and further projects implementation within the T5 rollout deadlines
Scopes and coordinates a project team to enable the effective implementation of all necessary changes in the food safety management system in the factory
Engages local stakeholders around the upcoming changes (Operations IE Engineering/Maintenance HSE etc.)
Owner of the standard verification regularly and revisions if deviations are identified
Custodian of Food Safety on-site in projects and in daily activities in the factory:
Provides expert input in risk analysis dedicated to the activities /changes implemented on-site
Provides expert input in Food Safety-related incidents supports the PRIMP team and leads the creation of relevant preventive actions
Provides risk-based decision-making on site-wide food safety non-conformances and deviations
Sets and defines all processes procedures and activities for ensuring food safety
Sets and defines validation for procedures aiming to guarantee a food safety product (OPRP CCP micro verification including cleaning and allergen/CO procedures)
Site representative in regional Food Safety-related communities of practice
Internal auditor of the Q&FS management system on-site
Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose-driven company where were 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 a company bonus.
Mars is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities long-term health conditions or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here
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