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Quality & Food Safety Manager

Mars


Job Location:

Veghel - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Segment: Mars Snacking

Location: Veghel

Contract type: fulltime permanent

Help Shape the Future of Quality & Food Safety at Mars

At Mars we believe that every product enjoyed by millions of consumers should meet the highest standards of quality safety and consistency. As our next Quality & Food Safety (Q&FS) Manager youll play a pivotal role in bringing this ambition to life.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the deployment of the Mars Snacking Q&FS strategy at site level driving continuous improvement strengthening our quality culture and ensuring compliance with global standards. Youll be a key member of the Site Leadership Team influencing decisions developing people and making a real impact across the business.

What will be your key responsibilities

As Q&FS Manager you will be the site leader for all Quality & Food Safety activities ensuring excellence is embedded in everything we do.

  • Lead coach and support a team ofQ&FSAssociates ensuring they have the necessary resources technical skills and competencies to succeed within their roles
  • Actively be partof the Site Leadership team supporting the development and implementation of theSinglesiteimprovement plan.
  • Provide cross-functional leadership to ensure the development of a clear roadmap to full compliance to all global Q&FS standards collaborating with local and central teams to ensure the necessary resources and capital are secured
  • Ensure the integration of Q&FS procedures and processes into manufacturing operating systems
  • Act as the incident ownerfor Q&FS incidents on site in line with our PRIMP standard and lead the implementation of robust corrective and preventative actions
  • Lead and participate in regional Q&FS communities to promote the effective sharing of knowledge and experience acrossour business
  • Lead regional or cross-site activities and projects in line with our regional Q&FS strategy and in collaboration withour network of sites.

    What are we looking for
    • Extensive experience in a technical function
    • Degree level qualification in a relevant technical or scientific discipline (Food Science/Technology Biological Chemical Engineering sciences) or equivalent or equivalent experience
    • Experience in leading and managing projects in an FMCG environment
    • Proven line management/supervisory experience or a proven track record in coaching and developing teams and individuals
    • Knowledge of Quality & Food Safety management systems and standards
    • Knowledge of the technologies processes formulations and raw materials used in the manufacture of food products is preferred
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Good command of the English language

    What can you expect from Mars
    • 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.
    • 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 a company bonus.

    If youre ready to lead with purpose champion quality and food safety excellence and help create a better tomorrow for consumers around the world wed love to hear from you.

    Mars. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we work today.


    Required Experience:

    Manager


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