ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST FOOD SAFETY

Job Description.
To lead and manage the Site Q&FS team in order to assure the production of high quality, safe and legally compliant products that meet the desired product design and customer expectations.
To provide governance of the Quality and Food Safety Management process and lead the implementation of the Mars standards at the factory.
As a custodian of the Quality and Food Safety standards this position represents R&D functions at the local plant level and is expected to lead continuous improvement on quality and food safety.
What are we looking for? BS degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety, Food Engineering or related technical field and 6 years relevant experience in Quality and or Manufacturing environment with experience in line management or a proven track record in coaching and developing teams and individuals; and or combination of education and 10+ years demonstrated success in relevant manufacturing/quality experience.
Proven technical  experience preferably within chocolate product formulation, process development, and Quality Management Must be able to draw on personal experience and apply own judgment to reach firm decisions HACCP, GMPs, ISO , ISO quality and food safety management systems Regulatory and food law Auditing Statistics, Problem solving  and Lean Six Sigma methods Food microbiology, analytical chemistry, and sensory methods Process engineering, manufacturing equipment, and controls Activity Management Process What will be your key responsibilities? Line Management and coaching of the Site Q&FS team, supporting the development of a talent pipeline for Q&FS at site level.
Lead R&D Strategy Deployment at the site, improving established ways of working and delivering against key metrics reflected in the company business objectives Lead the quality agenda on the site, challenging the factory management team where necessary to ensure wholesome products that meet the regulatory requirements Lead and support MARS Inc.
and external GFSI standards implementation on the site and drive the appropriate Q&FS mindset and behavior Sustain efficient quality management system, in compliance to GFSI, HACCP and MARS QMP standards, including CAPA and training programs First line of contact for legal authorities and MARS product related Q&FS requests as the “quality responsible person” for the factory Ensure the integration of Q&FS procedures and processes into Factory Mars Operating System (FMOS) to drive quality performance Perform key metric, incidents and Continuous Improvement reviews to ensure transparency at management level and coordinate site CAPA activities Manage quality and food safety  incidents  based on PRIMP global standard on the site level, supporting decision making for out of spec materials and products, ensuring that relevant corrective and preventive actions are defined and implemented.
Accountable for site approval of all product, raws, packaging and process specifications, quality food safety risk assessments and change management, using the defined and agreed ways of working.
What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 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 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.
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