Job Description:

The Food Safety Systems Senior Specialist provides deep technical leadership to develop, maintain and proactively improve Mars Wrigley Quality and Food Safety programs. Under the supervision of the Site Q&FS Manager, this role provides technical expertise, consultancy and a practical food safety approach to the site manufacturing operations. This role makes complex risk-based food safety decisions that enable the reliable delivery of products that meet all external legislative requirements and all internal Q&FS standards.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

BS degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, Chemistry or related technical field and internship in quality and food safety in a manufacturing environment or combination of 4-year degree and 2+ years demonstrated success in relevant manufacturing/quality experience2+ years of work experience in a food manufacturing environmentIn depth knowledge of food microbiology, food safety, manufacturing processes and food lawsDemonstrated leadership capabilities in leading/influencing others

Preferred Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing site managing quality and food safety management systems responsible position related to food safety or Quality and food safety management systemExperience with regulatory and 3rd party audit requirementsExperience with practical applied microbiology in factory environmentsCapable leader of teams and individuals with ability to motivate and engage superiors, peers, indirect associates, and global Q&FS communityAdvanced understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP's), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Systems (HACCP)Knowledge of and experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and ISO 17025 general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories

What will be your key responsibilities?

Leads the effective development and implementation of standards, processes, new technology/methods and drives continuous improvement of food safety management at the manufacturing siteActs as a technical resource for interpretation and ongoing application of food safety standards and regulations, as they relate to manufacturing operations, including but not limited to the Global Microbiological Verification, Allergen Management, Foreign Material Management, Mold and Mycotoxin, HACCP and Food Fraud StandardsActs as Food Safety Coordinator, providing governance to HACCP Food Safety plans and managing validations of CCP and OPRP preventive controls.Leads the Root Cause Analysis investigation of food safety incidents and drives effective implementation of corrective and preventative actions.Interprets sensitive and technical data for potential impact on product safety and provides timely recommendations for the effective resolution of food safety issues.Leads the development and deployment of Food Safety training across the manufacturing siteProvides technical guidance and consultancy to the Food Safety Team to assure that manufacturing processes and environments are microbiologically safe for producing both new and existing products.

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 a company bonus.

Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.

This role is not eligible for relocation benefits.

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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. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.