Quality & Food Safety Technologist

Job Description

Job Description:

At Mars, quality is at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a Quality & Food Safety Technologist to support and strengthen our quality systems at the GRV manufacturing site. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that all products meet the highest standards for food safety, quality, and compliance with both internal and external standards (including FSSC 22000 V6 and Mars Global Quality & Food Safety standards).

You will be responsible for managing and improving the site’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Program and ensuring compliance with Food Safety Standards (FSSC 22000 V6, GMP, GHP, HACCP). This includes implementing quality systems, training associates, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement across the site.

You will work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Logistics, and Global Q&FS Teams to embed a culture of quality and deliver business results through best-in-class food safety and quality practices.

What Are We Looking For?

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Process Engineering, Chemistry or science related technical field

• Knowledge in a Food Manufacturing environment working in Quality, Food Safety, Engineering or Product/Process development

• Knowledge of Food Safety and Hygiene

• Strong interpersonal skills and cross-functional collaboration

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Process Engineering, Chemistry or science related technical field

• 2+ years in a Food Manufacturing environment working in Quality, Food Safety, Engineering or Product/Process development

What are the key responsibilities?

Quality & Food Safety Operations

• Manage and improve Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) programs

• Support Operations in troubleshooting consumer complaints and incident-related quality issues

• Lead workstreams for resolving product release concerns

• Conduct data analysis on key quality metrics and consumer complaints to drive action and insights

Food Safety & Compliance

• Actively participate as a member of the Food Safety Management/HACCP Team

• Serve as the Glass and Hard Plastics Site Lead

• Own site responsibilities for Hold & Release, including Traceability activities

• Act as PRIMP (Product Risk Incident Management Process) incident owner and lead Consumer Complaint investigations

• Own and maintain specific Q&FS Standards: conduct gap analyses, develop roadmaps to compliance, and report progress

Audits & Governance

• Conduct and manage GMP inspections and internal audits to ensure site compliance

• Support data reporting activities

Project & Change Support

• Represent Q&FS in new product/process implementation projects where applicable

• Collaborate with project teams to ensure food safety and quality are embedded from concept to execution

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.

• 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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