Join Mars as a Quality & Food Safety Manager in Veghel, Netherlands. This is a full-time, permanent role where you will lead site-level Q&FS activities, drive continuous improvement, and serve as a key member of the Site Leadership Team.
Requirements
Degree level qualification in a relevant technical or scientific discipline (Food Science/Technology, Biological, Chemical, Engineering sciences) or equivalent experience.
Extensive experience in a technical function and in leading projects within an FMCG environment.
Proven line management, supervisory, or coaching experience.
Knowledge of Quality & Food Safety management systems and standards.
Good command of the English language.
Skills & Responsibilities
Quality & Food Safety Management: Lead site Q&FS activities, ensure compliance with global standards, and act as incident owner for Q&FS incidents.
Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and support a team of Q&FS Associates to build technical skills and competencies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Site Leadership Team to implement improvement plans and integrate procedures into manufacturing operating systems.
Project & Regional Leadership: Lead regional Q&FS activities, projects, and communities to share knowledge across the business network.
Potential transition routes: People from Quality Assurance Supervisor or Food Safety Specialist roles may bring relevant auditing and compliance skills, alongside meeting technical degree requirements.
Job description
Job Description:
Segment: Mars Snacking
Location: Veghel
Contract type: fulltime permanent
Help Shape the Future of Quality & Food Safety at Mars
At Mars, we believe that every product enjoyed by millions of consumers should meet the highest standards of quality, safety and consistency. As our next Quality & Food Safety (Q&FS) Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing this ambition to life.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the deployment of the Mars Snacking Q&FS strategy at site level, driving continuous improvement, strengthening our quality culture and ensuring compliance with global standards. You'll be a key member of the Site Leadership Team, influencing decisions, developing people and making a real impact across the business.
What will be your key responsibilities?
As Q&FS Manager, you will be the site leader for all Quality & Food Safety activities, ensuring excellence is embedded in everything we do.
Lead, coach and support a team of Q&FS Associates, ensuring they have the necessary resources, technical skills and competencies to succeed within their roles
Actively be part of the Site Leadership team, supporting the development and implementation of the Single site improvement plan.
Provide cross-functional leadership to ensure the development of a clear roadmap to full compliance to all global Q&FS standards, collaborating with local and central teams to ensure the necessary resources and capital are secured
Ensure the integration of Q&FS procedures and processes into manufacturing operating systems
Act as the incident owner for Q&FS incidents on site in line with our PRIMP standard, and lead the implementation of robust corrective and preventative actions
Lead and participate in regional Q&FS communities to promote the effective sharing of knowledge and experience across our business
Lead regional or cross-site activities and projects in line with our regional Q&FS strategy, and in collaboration with our network of sites.
What are we looking for?
Extensive experience in a technical function
Degree level qualification in a relevant technical or scientific discipline (Food Science/Technology, Biological, Chemical, Engineering sciences), or equivalent, or equivalent experience
Experience in leading and managing projects in an FMCG environment
Proven line management/supervisory experience or a proven track record in coaching and developing teams and individuals
Knowledge of Quality & Food Safety management systems and standards
Knowledge of the technologies, processes, formulations and raw materials used in the manufacture of food products is preferred
Excellent communication skills
Good command of the English language
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.
A strong focus on 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.
If you're ready to lead with purpose, champion quality and food safety excellence, and help create a better tomorrow for consumers around the world, we'd love to hear from you.
Mars. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we work today.
