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Mars Area Quality & Food Safety Specialist in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Job Description:
This position is the primary Quality and Food Safety (Q&FS) partner (‘the face of R&D’) for the designated process area (aka Value Stream) in providing technical leadership in the implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) within the value stream that enable the reliable delivery of products that meet all external legislative requirements and all internal Quality & Food Safety global standards.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma/GED with 3-5 years of demonstrated success in manufacturing/ quality experience or Bachelor's degree
Understanding of key scientific principles associated with food & ingredients
Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams
Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation Skills
Ability to travel 10% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
2-3 years of experience in different quality related areas such as raw materials, distribution, manufacturing or
2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing site managing quality and food safety management systems responsible position related to food safety or Quality and food safety management system
Food safety risk, identification and management, HACCP and prerequisite controls. Knowledge of GMP, food allergens, pest control, sanitation, and food safety regulations
Knowledge of and experience with ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems
Knowledge of GFSI Quality Systems such as SQF, BRC, FSSC22000 or ISO9000
Ability to work in fast paced team environment
Demonstrated leadership capabilities in leading/influencing others
What are your key responsibilities?
Responsible for the quality agenda in the value stream (coordination, management). Drives Q&FS business initiatives at the value stream level
Q&FS leader in value stream FMOS meetings and quality reviews
Key interface for R&D related activities within the value stream. Conduct line trial risk assessment and endorse line trial/ raw material exception test forms prior to approval by site Q&FS manager. Represent Q&FS at handover meetings
Coordinate QMS in the value stream (CAPAs, internal audits, continuous improvement, document creation & control)
Implement global Mars standards in the value stream & drive to full compliance
Manage the food safety program within the value stream including achieving compliance with any required external standards (e.g. FSCC 22000, GFSI) including responsibility as the site Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for food safety shift conformance. Lead the HACCP/Food Safety Plans for the value stream. Govern the GMP/GHP and CCP/OPRP programs within the value stream
First line Q&FS incident management including handling coordination with outside stakeholders when needed – act as primary incident owner for the value stream. Lead root cause analysis investigation for incidents. Track and report on incident closure
Follow up consumer & customer complaints, Lead consumer and customer complaints action plan within value stream
Ensure Visual Product Quality (VPQ) implementation in the value stream using Kappa calibration
Technical input to Value Stream related activities (new equipment installation, etc.)
Conduct level 2 troubleshooting related to Q&FS and escalate to DS1 Factory Innovation for level 3 troubleshooting
Reduce incidents related to change management through building capability with operations and reliability on risk assessments
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.
Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.
This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.
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Action Oriented
Manages Complexity
Drives Results
Manages Ambiguity