Job Description:

This position is the primary Quality and Food Safety (Q&FS) partner (‘the face of R&D’) for the Value Stream in providing technical leadership in the implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) within the value stream that enable the reliable delivery of products that meet all external legislative requirements and all internal Quality & Food Safety global standards.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirement

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Engineering or Chemistry is essential

Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams 

Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities  

Strong written and verbal communication skills 

What will be your key responsibilities?

Responsible for the quality agenda in the value stream (coordination, management). Drives Q&FS business initiatives at the value stream level  

Q&FS leader in value stream FMOS meetings and quality reviews 

Key interface for R&D related activities within the value stream. Conduct line trial risk assessment and endorse line trial/ raw material exception test forms prior to approval by site Q&FS manager. Represent Q&FS at handover meetings 

Implement global Mars standards into the value stream & drive to full compliance  

Manage the food safety program within the value stream including achieving compliance with any required external standards (e.g. FSCC 22000, GFSI) including responsibility as the site Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for Food Safety Modernization Act. HACCP/Food Safety Plans lead for the value stream. Govern the GMP/GHP and CCP/OPRP programs within the value stream 

First line Q&FS incident management including handling coordination with outside stakeholders when needed – incident coordinator until RA1. Lead root cause analysis investigation of incidents. Track and report on incident closure 

Follow up consumer & customer complaints, Lead consumer and customer complaints action plan within value stream 

Visual Product Quality (KAPPA) implementation in the value stream  

Reduce incidents related to change management through building capability with operations and reliability on risk assessments 

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with 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.

Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 73,417.00 - USD 100,956.00