1–2 days/week at home
Core hours 11–3
Dog friendly
Job Description
Job Description:
Delivers value and growth by driving product quality, assuring consumer safety, and promoting efficiency based on robust science while developing consumer-relevant products, processes, and packaging.
Supports the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the site Quality Management System, and manages initiatives that will ensure the site is fully compliant with all global Quality and Food Safety standards.
Plans and delivers on a range of products, process, and/or packs development & implementation projects in line with PNE growth and cost optimization strategies.
What are we looking for?
Degree-level qualification in a relevant technical or scientific discipline (Food Science/Technology, Biological, Chemical, Engineering sciences).
Demonstrated understanding of Quality Management and Food Safety Systems
Strong understanding of Global Food Safety Initiative schemes (e.g. SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000) or equivalent
A Microbiology background would be an advantage.
What will be your key responsibilities?
Supporting and managing the implementation and maintenance of the site Quality Management System (QMS).
Identification of opportunities to drive continuous improvement in the scope and effectiveness of the site QMS
Management of projects and initiatives that will ensure the effective operation and improvement of the site QMS
Manage projects designed to gain/maintain LRQA QMP compliance, and accreditation to selected external Q&FS-related standards
Act as an internal auditor and provide support during external auditor visits
Support and facilitate risk assessment and risk management activities across operations and functions, including change management, troubleshooting and incident management
Reporting and analysis of key quality metrics (incl. consumer complaints), and the identification/implementation of activities required to improve performance and deliver against targets (e.g. Right First Time, product performance)
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 130,000 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 a company bonus.
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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.
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