Quality & Food Safety Manager

Mars

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for Quality & Food Safety (Q&FS) at site level and ensures that all products leaving the site are safe, legal and in line with expectations. The job holder leads the Site Q&FS team and ensures a trustful, transparent, collaborative way of working with all relevant functions. This Associate is responsible for implementing and sustaining the Mars Quality Management Process, Standards and Systems. The Q&FS Manager is a member of the site management team and represents Q&FS in all site-related matters. This Associate will: Put the first principle of quality into action at the site through the team, all associates and third parties. Work closely with plant manager, factory management team and the quality leadership team. Interact with other Mars sites to share best practices and gain knowledge. Have the authority to take any measure to protect consumers including recommending to stopping production runs, put stocks on hold and make recommendations on out of specification products. Cascade global Q&FS policies, procedures and best practices to the team and ensure adherence to those practices. Develop local policies and procedures in absence of global ones.

Requirements

• A degree in a science or engineering discipline, ideally Food Technology/Science, Chemistry or Biology
• 5+ years’ experience in quality and food safety management systems implementation, preferably in FMCG
• Auditing experience is essential with Lead Auditor qualification being ideal
• Knowledge of and experience of global Quality Management Systems
• The ability to lead others is essential; proven line management expertise is required
• The ability to train others in quality and food safety related topics is essential

Responsibilities

• Put the first principle of quality into action at the site through the team, all associates and third parties.
• Work closely with plant manager, factory management team and the quality leadership team.
• Interact with other Mars sites to share best practices and gain knowledge.
• Have the authority to take any measure to protect consumers including recommending to stopping production runs, put stocks on hold and make recommendations on out of specification products.
• Cascade global Q&FS policies, procedures and best practices to the team and ensure adherence to those practices.
• Develop local policies and procedures in absence of global ones.
• Solid understanding of Quality, Food Safety Standards, Thermal Processing science and manufacturing knowledge
• A capable leader of teams and individuals and able to motivate and engage superiors, peers, direct and indirect associates
• Basic understanding of Food Safety – microbiology/ chemical and physical risks knowledge
• Knowledge of HACCP and prerequisite controls
• Knowledge of food allergens, cleaning and sanitation, chemical food safety and food safety regulations
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and influencing skills as well as ability to understand business strategies and translate them into R&D programs
• High degree of ownership for his/her work, a big sense of urgency and an action-biased, positive attitude
• Good critical thinking, able to operate independently
• Be a change agent

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees