Quality & Food Safety Technologist

Job Description

Job Description:

To provide support to the Quality Manager and Team in the day to day running of the MARS Horsecare UK Ltd Quality systems.

To provide support to the team in analytical requirements, and day to day analytical tasks. Responsibilities will include:

• Knowledge of our products and systems and development of protocols with the QA Manager

• Day to day overseeing of our Quality systems sample preparation and testing.

• Collation and interpretation of results.

• Preparation of reports i.e. Product Panel, Analytical Data etc.

• Projects and Analytical programs.

• Running of the daily Product Panel

To assist in maintaining our current Quality accreditations, BSI, UFAS, UFAS NOPS, HACCP and Mars Quality Standards.

To assist in maintaining all relevant QA policies and documentation.

To assist the Quality and Food Safety Team Leader with documentation and policy from Global Mars

What are we looking for?

• Possesses strong interpersonal skills, written, numerical and oral communication skills and a good level of computer literacy.

• Takes pride in delivering accurate work.

• Can work in a logical and methodical manner.

• Is willing to be responsible for their actions.

• Has the ability to work as both an individual and as part of a team is essential given the broad nature of the role.

• Is inquisitive, thinks creatively and always looks for ways to improve themselves and their function.

• The job holder will have an interest in the Quality and Technical aspects of manufacturing, and ideally the Equine business as a whole including our products.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Knowledge of our products and systems and development of protocols with the QA, VA & CSD Manager and Quality and Food Safety Team Leader.

• Day to day overseeing of our Quality systems sample preparation and testing.

• Collation and interpretation of results.

• Preparation of reports i.e. Product Panel, Analytical Data etc.

• Projects will include Molds & Mycotoxin testing and Analytical programs.

• Running of the daily Product Panel with the support of the Quality and Food Safety Team Leader.

• To assist in maintaining our current Quality accreditations, BSI, UFAS, UFAS NOPS, HACCP and Mars Quality Standards.

• To assist in maintaining all relevant QA policies and documentation.

• To assist the Quality and Food Safety Team Leader with documentation and policy from Global Mars.

• Complete internal audit to cover the site, BU and MU and monitoring relevant corrective actions.

• Assist in implementing work instructions and associated documents.

• To assist in CAPA’s, Roots Cause and Gap Analysis

• To participate in any training that is deemed necessary to enhance existing skills, enabling you to successfully carry out your duties in an efficient and productive manner.

• To operate within the company values of Mars Inc., as documented in the booklet “The Five Principles of Mars”

• Any other duties deemed necessary in order to carry out your role effectively.

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 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.