Quality and Food Safety Business Process Integration Specialist

Mars • Chicago, IL

1d • $79,280 - $109,010

About The Position

This contracted Business Process Integration Specialist position works with Quality and Food Safety (Q&FS) teams across the United States to support integration across workstreams. The role is accountable for integrating Mars and Kellanova across critical business processes, from raw material acceptance to finished product verification. It serves as an expert in Q&FS Management Programs and as an interface with adjacent Quality and functional teams, including Supply Chain and Commercial. The position has an end date of December 2027.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Five years of related experience in complex business environments.
• Q&FS experience and a deep understanding of Q&FS digital systems.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
• Good understanding of business processes and change management.
• Great presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Ten years of experience in different quality and food safety-related areas, such as raw materials, distribution, or manufacturing, or internships in quality and food safety in a food manufacturing environment.
• Related certifications, such as project management PMP, facilitation, or managing successful programs.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Q&FS business process integration workstream, including project planning, milestone tracking, risk management, and status reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and timely execution of integration activities.
• Prepare and deliver regular updates to the Integration lead.
• Map current-state processes for both businesses and design future-state harmonized processes aligned with Mars' Digital Transformation and global Q&FS standards.
• Make sound decisions in harmonizing key digital systems between new and legacy businesses.
• Develop robust documentation and training materials for newly integrated processes, aligning and enhancing the integration playbook.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for integrating digital systems and technical Q&FS processes.

Benefits

• Learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
• Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• Variable pay.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Participation in a 401k plan.
• Paid time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level