Principal Technician Material Tester

Job Description

Job Description:

The Material Tester is responsible for sampling and testing of incoming materials and testing to confirm conformance of finished goods. The role also manages document control for the area of responsibility and ensures these processes are effective and drives continuous improvement to ensure compliance to Quality Management Process (QMP). The Material Tester will:

• Partner with Site Supply team, Logistics, Commercial and R&D and other key stakeholders to implement changes such as new process or procedures to ensure testing are working effectively and efficiently.

• Provide technical expertise in SAP T&C Cocoa Bean system to key users as it relates to document control and non-conformance.

What are we looking for?

• High school diploma and 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing

• Competence in SAP Systems

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in science based curriculum will be preferred

• Knowledge of GMP, Quality and Food Safety Management, food safety risk, identification and management, HACCP and prerequisite controls

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008, FSSC 22000 and Quality Management Systems

• Competence with computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint

What will your key responsibilities be?

• Manage cocoa bean testing process ensuring timely disposition in system, data trending, non-conforming process and escalation to stakeholders

• Responsible for sample collection and preparation of inbound, in-process and finished goods for testing

• Update documents, and perform training as required for area of responsibility

• Key user of Atlas inbound including report generation and knowledge of inbound system

• Key user for the SAP T&C Cocoa Bean system, update cocoa bean testing plans in SAP

• Drive continuous improvement in Quality systems for area of responsibility

• Work with others to improve processes and systems through innovation, effective change control, research, and auditing.

• Maintain Good Laboratory practices, including lab equipment maintenance and calibration programs

• Participate in the site sensory program

• Responsible for ensuring incoming materials are properly released in a timely manner

• Responsible for conducting verification testing of finished, in-process and industrial products as required

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.