Job Level:

Technical Leadership-T2

Job Description:

As the primary MARS representative at External Manufacturers, the External manufacturing quality technologist is responsible for:
- Translating and embedding MARS principles and culture
- Partnering with commercial to drive the performance and continuous improvement of our External Manufacturers, with focus with focus on their adherence to MARS Q&FS requirements and best practices to ensure that we protect our brands and corporate reputation.
- Process specific development and implementation of new products at External Manufacturers.
- Change Management impacting the product compliance to quality, legal, and food safety requirements
- Incident and Non-conformance management at External Manufacturers.

- Auding the External manufacturers according to a specified auditing frequency

What are we looking for?Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree

3+ years working experience in a Food Development/Manufacturing environment, preferably within Quality & Food Safety and with (lead) auditor experience and qualification.

Strong analytical and problem solving capability

Proven and effective project management & organizing experience

Strong communicator & relationship builder with good commercial awareness and supplier management skills

Up to 40% travel required

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in food science/technology or science related technical field.

What will be your key responsibilities?

External Manufacturer approval and ongoing verification

Drive implementation of QMP standards, specifically External Manufacturing Quality Management (EMQM)

Development and continuous improvement of External Manufacturers

Responsible for gathering and reporting of all food safety and quality related metrics and driving necessary improvement programs

New product development: Lead Risk Assessments to ensure that all Q&FS and legal hazards have been identified and effective control measures are in place

Incident Management: Incident owner, Manage Hold & Release process , lead Root cause analysis and CAPA process

Auditing the External manufactures at a frequency defined by the External Manufacturing Quality Management procedure (EMQM)

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.

Skills:

Compliance Management, Data Collection and Analysis, Data Control, Planning and Organizing, Policy and Procedures, Policy and Regulation, Review and Reporting, Verbal Communication, Writing Skills

Competencies:

Communicates Effectively, Courage, Drives Results, Manages Conflict, Plans and Aligns

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.  Eligibility for these additional elements depend on the position offered and the employee’s work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule, store associate).  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

USD 85,875.00 - USD 118,083.00