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Quality
& Food Safety Manager- Yorkville, IL 60560
MARS
Full-time
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Full Job Description
Job Purpose:
To lead and manage the Site Q&FS team in order to assure the
production of high quality, safe and legally compliant products that meet the
desired product design and customer expectations. To provide governance of
the Quality and Food Safety Management process and lead the implementation of
the Mars Standards at the factory. As a custodian of the Quality and Food
Safety Standards this position represents R&D functions at the local
plant level and is expected to lead continuous improvement on Quality and
Food Safety. To lead and manage the Site Q&FS team in order to assure the
production of high quality, safe and legally compliant products that meet the
desired product design and customer expectations. To provide governance of
the Quality and Food Safety Management process and lead the implementation of
the Mars Standards at the factory. As a custodian of the Quality and Food
Safety Standards this position represents R&D functions at the local
plant level and is expected to lead continuous improvement on Quality and
Food Safety.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Food Science,
Food Safety, Engineering or related technical field
- 3+ years relevant experience in Quality
and Manufacturing environment
- Previous experience in line management
and proven track record in coaching and developing teams and individuals
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced Degree in Chemistry, Food
Science, Engineering or related technical field
- Proven technical experience in Food
Manufacturing preferably within chocolate/candy (confectionary) product
formulation, process development, and Quality Management
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, ISO 22000, ISO
9000 quality and food safety management systems
- Certified auditor
- Lean Six Sigma methods
- Food microbiology, analytical chemistry,
and sensory methods, Process engineering, manufacturing equipment, and
controls, Activity Management Process
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Line Management and coaching of the Site
Q&FS team, supporting the development of a talent pipeline for
Q&FS at site level
- Lead R&D Strategy Deployment at the
site, improving established ways of working and delivering against key
metrics reflected in the company business objectives
- Lead the quality agenda on the site to ensure
wholesome products that meet the regulatory requirements
- Lead and support MARS Inc. and external
standards (FSSC, etc.) implementation on the site and drive the Q&FS
mindset and behavior
- Sustain efficient quality management
system, in compliance to FSSC and MARS QMP standards, including CAPA and
training programs
- First line of contact for legal
authorities and MARS product related Q&FS requests as the “quality
responsible person” for the factory
- Ensure the integration of Q&FS
procedures and processes into Mars Supply Excellence (TPM) to drive
quality performance
- Perform key metric, incidents and
Continuous Improvement reviews (QMR, period reviews, etc.) to ensure
transparency at management level and coordinate site CAPA activities
- Manage quality and food safety incidents
based on PRIMP global standard on the site level, decision making for
out of specification materials and products, ensuring that relevant
corrective and preventive actions are defined and implemented
- Accountable for site approval of all
product, raw materials, packaging and process specifications, quality
food safety risk assessments and change management, trial requests, etc.
using the defined and agreed ways of working
- Leader of Quality Pillar (MSE) at the
Site, drive implementation and continuous improvement
- Line Management and coaching of the Site
Q&FS team, supporting the development of a talent pipeline for
Q&FS at site level
- Lead R&D Strategy Deployment at the
site, improving established ways of working and delivering against key metrics
reflected in the company business objectives
- Lead the quality agenda on the site to
ensure wholesome products that meet the regulatory requirements
- Lead and support MARS Inc. and external
standards (FSSC, etc.) implementation on the site and drive the Q&FS
mindset and behavior
- Sustain efficient quality management
system, in compliance to FSSC and MARS QMP standards, including CAPA and
training programs
- First line of contact for legal
authorities and MARS product related Q&FS requests as the “quality
responsible person” for the factory
- Ensure the integration of Q&FS
procedures and processes into Mars Supply Excellence (TPM) to drive
quality performance
- Perform key metric, incidents and
Continuous Improvement reviews (QMR, period reviews, etc.) to ensure
transparency at management level and coordinate site CAPA activities
- Manage quality and food safety incidents
based on PRIMP global standard on the site level, decision making for
out of specification materials and products, ensuring that relevant
corrective and preventive actions are defined and implemented
- Accountable for site approval of all
product, raw materials, packaging and process specifications, quality
food safety risk assessments and change management, trial requests, etc.
using the defined and agreed ways of working
- Leader of Quality Pillar (MSE) at the
Site, drive implementation and continuous improvement
What can you expect from Mars?
- The opportunity to learn, develop and
take charge of your own career.
- An industry competitive salary and
benefits package.
- To be respected and valued.
- The Five Principles at the center of
every decision we make.
- The opportunity to work cross
functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come..
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