Quality and Food Safety Hold and Release Officer

Mars • Lewisburg, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Based in Lewisburg, Ohio, this individual-contributor role helps protect product quality and ensure food safety and regulatory compliance. The officer works closely with testing, quality, and operations teams to confirm products meet requirements before release to market, supporting consumer safety, product availability, and operational excellence.

The role reviews microbiological and chemical testing results, verifies completion of required quality and food safety records, and supports timely release of finished products. It coordinates cross-functional reviews of analysis data, reconciles food safety hold records, investigates traceability requirements, and recommends product disposition. The officer also manages product samples and prioritization, supports continuous improvement, escalates positive test results, and reviews daily reconciliations from the facility and a third-party distribution facility.

Mars does not sponsor visas for this role. The position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, food science, a related technical field, or equivalent.
• Ideally 3–5 years of work experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience in auditing, quality systems, and laboratory techniques.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills; flexibility and approachability.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of food safety and nutrition.
• Master’s degree in chemistry, food science, or a related technical field.
• Certification in PCQI, GMP Auditor, HACCP, or another related certification.
• Experience using SAP, Power BI, and/or quality and food safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage holds and releases of finished products, ensuring they meet quality and microbiological standards.
• Manage the flow of product samples and prioritize products to support optimal workflows across the business.
• Develop and/or support continuous improvement initiatives to increase process speed and efficiency.
• Proactively identify, assess, and escalate positive test results to mitigate consumer risk.
• Review daily reconciliations from the facility and third-party distribution facility, ensuring accurate records and compliance.
• Review and evaluate microbiological and chemical testing results.
• Verify that required quality and food safety records are complete.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews of analysis data.
• Reconcile food safety hold records and investigate traceability requirements.
• Provide recommendations for product disposition.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• Learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time