Quality & Food Safety Manager

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.