Job Description:
At Mars quality is at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a Quality & Food Safety Technologist to support and strengthen our quality systems at the GRV manufacturing this role you will play a key part in ensuring that all products meet the highest standards for food safety quality and compliance with both internal and external standards (including FSSC 22000 V6 and Mars Global Quality & Food Safety standards).
You will be responsible for managing and improving the sites Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Program and ensuring compliance with Food Safety Standards (FSSC 22000 V6 GMP GHP HACCP). This includes implementing quality systems training associates conducting audits and driving continuous improvement across the site.
You will work cross-functionally with Operations Engineering Logistics and Global Q&FS Teams to embed a culture of quality and deliver business results through best-in-class food safety and quality practices.
What Are We Looking For
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in Food Science Food Technology Process Engineering Chemistry or science related technical field
Knowledge in a Food Manufacturing environment working in Quality Food Safety Engineering or Product/Process development
Knowledge of Food Safety and Hygiene
Strong interpersonal skills and cross-functional collaboration
Good verbal and written communication skills in English
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Food Science Food Technology Process Engineering Chemistry or science related technical field
2 years in a Food Manufacturing environment working in Quality Food Safety Engineering or Product/Process development
What are the key responsibilities
Quality & Food Safety Operations
Manage and improve Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) programs
Support Operations in troubleshooting consumer complaints and incident-related quality issues
Lead workstreams for resolving product release concerns
Conduct data analysis on key quality metrics and consumer complaints to drive action and insights
Food Safety & Compliance
Actively participate as a member of the Food Safety Management/HACCP Team
Serve as the Glass and Hard Plastics Site Lead
Own site responsibilities for Hold & Release including Traceability activities
Act as PRIMP (Product Risk Incident Management Process) incident owner and lead Consumer Complaint investigations
Own and maintain specific Q&FS Standards: conduct gap analyses develop roadmaps to compliance and report progress
Audits & Governance
Conduct and manage GMP inspections and internal audits to ensure site compliance
Support data reporting activities
Project & Change Support
Represent Q&FS in new product/process implementation projects where applicable
Collaborate with project teams to ensure food safety and quality are embedded from concept to execution
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 company bonus.
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