Company: Mars

Location: Newmarket, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 22:51:43 GMT

Job description: Job Description:OnsiteThis role is accountable for driving the quality agenda and leading implementation and governance of all Quality and Food Safety requirements. The objective of this role is to achieve and maintain a high standard of food safety performance.Ability to travel 10% of the timeWhat are we looking for?

• BS degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, Chemistry or related technical field and internship in quality and food safety in a manufacturing environment
• Combination of education and 3+ years of demonstrated success in manufacturing/ quality experience
• Demonstrated knowledge in auditing Quality Management Systems
• Ability to collaborate and influence cross functionally to achieve objectives
• Energy to learn, grow, and develop your skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams

Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation Skills

• Preferred Qualifications
• 2-3 years of experience in different quality related areas such as raw materials, distribution, manufacturing or
• 2-3 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 system
• Knowledge of and experience with ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems

Knowledge of GFSI Quality Systems such as SQF, BRC, FSSC22000 or ISO9000What 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
• Coordinate QMP in the value stream (CAPAs, internal audits, continuous improvement, document creation & control)
• 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
• Technical input to Value Stream related activities (new equipment installation, etc.)
• Conduct level 2 troubleshooting related to Q&FS and escalate to PPTS for level 3 troubleshooting
• Reduce incidents related to change management through building capability with operations and reliability on risk assessments

MLCS

• Action Oriented
• Peer relationships
• Planning
• Conflict management
• Command skills

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 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.

#LI-RP1#LI-ONSITEMars 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.