Q&FS & New Product Introduction Technologist

Job Description

Job Description:

Salary from £35,000 plus annual bonus and great benefits

Castle Cary - onsite

There is an exciting opportunity to join the site R&D team within the Quality & Food Safety function as the Q&FS New Product Introduction Technologist. The purpose of this role is to maintain, design and improve the site Quality Management System to comply with the Mars Global Quality Standards.

The is a fantastic opportunity to work on a premium brand within our Petcare portfolio here at Mars and get involved in everything from the implementation of new products and packaging changes to quality improvements on our existing products. You’ll join a small, established team who will offer support and help with your further development in the role.

What are we looking for?

• Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent BSc/MSc degree, or equivalent experience in a relevant role.
• Experience in a Food Manufacturing environment working in Quality, Food Safety, Engineering or Product/Process development is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance & Hygiene programs such as HACCP/ISO 22000.
• Experience with incident management and standards implementation and completing internal and external audits.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Assisting to develop and implement technical and procedural control measures in relation to the Mars Global Quality Standards.
• Be the Onsite support for any Product Related Incidents.
• Developing and updating all paperwork/systems to be complaint to global standards.
• Support Operations with Incident Management, Troubleshooting and conduct Food Safety risk assessments as part of Hold and Release.
• Assisting the Q&FS team during new product launches and significant process and recipe changes whilst performing conformance checks.
• Drive continuous improvement and execute quality projects in close collaboration with other teams.

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.

After submitting your application, if successful, you can expect an informal chat with the hiring manager, followed by an onsite panel interview. We're committed to accommodating any adjustments you may need to support your recruitment journey. Your patience is appreciated as we navigate this process together. Thank you for considering joining us here at Mars.

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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.