Food Quality Assurance Technologist

Job Description:

• Join Mars and Embark on a Thrilling Journey in Food Manufacturing!

• Ignite Your Passion for Quality!

• Detail-Oriented and Solution-Driven?

Are you fuelled by working in a collaborative environment alongside a highly engaged team? If you have a meticulous eye for detail and you are a curious problem-solver, then this is a career path for you!

Mars: Where your Tomorrow Starts Today!

Mars is a family-owned business that has been making products for people and their pets for more than 100 years. We’re behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, BEN’S ORIGINAL ® MASTERFOODS ® and ROYAL CANIN® we are dedicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Join us in building a sustainable future where people, communities, and the planet can truly thrive.

In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring the delivery of safe, legal, and quality-compliant products through strong cross-functional collaboration. You'll lead the daily Quality Tasting Panel each morning, helping to uphold our high standards and champion product excellence.

You'll be responsible for reviewing production records and making finished goods disposition decisions, ensuring compliance with Global Quality & Food Safety (Q&FS) standards. You'll also contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems and processes, helping to foster a strong Quality culture and support operational excellence across the site.

What you’ll do:

• Manage hold and release of finished goods in a timely and accurate manner.

• Co-ordinating disposition, sampling plans and quality root cause analysis partnering with Operations, Supply and R&D teams to ensure effective corrective actions and reduce Quality issues and holds.

• Drive best-practice traceability across Mars Food by managing and continuously improving systems and processes that ensure rapid, and accurate product tracing when it matters most.

• Maintain and improve the online production record data management system.

• Manage the daily product quality assessment panel and retains process.

Your unique ingredients:

• Science or Food Science Degree or equivalent

• Previous experience in a manufacturing fast paced environment, ideally in the food Industry.

• Experience in Food Safety, Quality Assurance or Quality Control. (advantageous).

• Experience working with computer systems and SAP is advantageous.

• Highly effective communication skills and a strong attention to detail are essential.

Why you’ll love working for Mars:

• Purpose: Help craft beloved brands with a legacy of over 100 years of local manufacturing making products that people and pets will love all while helping to build a more sustainable future.

• People: A culture that values your contributions, fosters leadership, and recognises the impact you make. Your work truly matters here.

• Development: Shape your career with personalised development and real opportunities to grow from day one.

• Enjoy a team and business environment that is invested in helping you manage and grow your energy for work and life.

• Stay active and energised with an onsite gym and walking track.

• Onsite canteen

• Amazing health and wellness programs

• Convenient onsite parking for a hassle-free commute.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.

We know everyone’s needs are different, and we’re committed to making our application process accessible and supportive for all candidates. If you require any adjustments along the way, simply let us know in your application form. We’ll work with you to understand what will help you feel comfortable and supported.