Food Safety Specialist - Pet Nutrition

Job Description:

The Food Safety Specialist provides deep technical leadership to develop, maintain and proactively improve Mars Petcare Quality and Food Safety programs. Under the supervision of the Site Q&FS Manager, this role provides technical expertise 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?

• BS degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Safety, Engineering, Chemistry or related technical field and internship in quality and food safety in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.
• Lead Auditor and HACCP training is required.
• Food Defense training is an asset.
• Experience with Quality Systems is required.
• Food or Pet Food Manufacturing Experience is required.
• Food safety risk, identification and management, HACCP and prerequisite controls.
• Knowledge of and experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP, food allergens, pest control, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Forward thinking, self-directed, capable of making independent actions, and ability to make complex decisions that drive business performance.