Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description:

Mars Petcare is seeking a Quality Technician to join our exciting pet food business at a manufacturing plant in Temple, Texas. We focus our attention on the unique needs of cats and dogs. That obsession with detail allows us to deliver precise, effective nutrition and help them become their magnificent best.

As part of our overall total compensation package, Mars Petcare offers a competitive benefits package to all associates: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) for up to three weeks of vacation, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave, and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.

Shift: 223 Nights (7pm – 7:30am)

What are we looking for?

• Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent BSc/ MSc degree is preferred.
• Knowledge of quality management system – FSSC22000, and quality program GMP/ Hygienic design, familiar with legal food safety requirements and food process technology.
• Problem-solving skills and systematic thinking
• Communication and influencing skills.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Drive the implementation of GMP on-site in compliance with the Mars GMP/ GHP standard, including GMP for production/ engineering and contractor, etc.
• Document control system management, including the Nexus system.
• Develop the quality system training material and training plan and follow the implementation.
• CAPA system follow-up to make sure all CAPA are not overdue.
• Prepare the management review report material.
• Verify the system procedure and regulation requirement compliance in the process.
• Coordinate change management assessment at the site level.
• Complete any other projects assigned by the Line Manager.

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 a company bonus.