Quality & Food Safety Technologist in Kings Lynn

Job Description

Job Description:

Quality & Food Safety Technologist in Kings Lynn(Q&FS)

Location: This is an on-site role at our Kings Lynn food factory

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 KLN 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 Quality Management Program (QMP) and ensuring compliance with Food Safety Standards (FSSC 22000 V6, GMP, GHP, HACCP). This includes designing and implementing quality systems, training associates, validating processes, 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?

We’re looking for someone who:

• Works collaboratively across cross-functional and global teams
• Is highly organized with strong prioritization and planning skills
• Has a proactive mindset and thrives in problem-solving
• Communicates effectively and manages stakeholder expectations
• Is customer-focused, results-driven, and capable of managing conflict constructively

What are the key responsibilities?

Quality & Food Safety Operations

• Manage and improve Raw Material and Packaging Quality Management programs
• Support Operations in troubleshooting material and packaging-related quality issues
• Lead workstreams for resolving KQA, raw material, and packaging 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 Food Defence Site Lead
• Own site responsibilities for Allergen Management, including validation activities
• Act as PRIMP (Product Risk Incident Management Process) incident owner
• Own and maintain specific Q&FS Standards: conduct gap analyses, develop roadmaps to compliance, and report progress

Validation, Audits & Governance

• Lead or support Sanitation Validation, including environmental monitoring programs
• Conduct GMP inspections and internal audits to ensure site compliance
• Support thermal process validation activities

Project & Change Support

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