Quality
& Food Safety Technologist – Columbus, OH
Job
description:
Purpose of this Role This position is responsible for developing and implementing
innovative solutions to site based quality systems to ensure operational
conformance to consumer and customer expectations. As a site based R&D resource, this position requires
working closely with supply, maintenance, engineering, logistics, central and
global quality, food safety & distribution systems specialists and
regulatory affairs to identify opportunities to improve product quality,
systems and safety. This position is also responsible for acquiring and
understanding the advancement of global petfood
processes and auditing techniques to drive appropriate innovations for the
site. The primary duties and responsibilities of this position
include: Ø As a Quality Services
associate who represents the R&D and the business, the jobholder must
possess a high degree of initiative, responsibility, work ethic, and
flexibility. Ø The associate must be willing
to involve himself / herself in any aspect that
relates to our company's products or activities, even if such aspect is not
directly related to other parts of this job description. Principle Accountabilities Ø Facilitate and document site
based hold management systems (FGS/Marc or SPEDE/PRMS), requirements and
procedures including product disposition and destruction in accordance with
Mars Quality and Food Safety Standards Ø Facilitate/lead plant
microbiology testing program including data analysis, trending, reporting and
recommendations. Ø Facilitate and document Risk
Assessment process for all new commodities in accordance with Mars regulatory
requirements. Ø Food Safety Representative for
Site HACCP Team. Ø Facilitate site based audit
program for quality systems compliance, pest control, product traceability
and food safety in accordance with Mars Inc. Quality and Foods Safety
Standards and FDA regulations Ø Facilitate site based quality
systems to assess compliance to published product and process specifications Ø Maintain site Statistical
Process Control systems including deviation reporting and recommendations
Design, develop and implement site based programs to trend, report and
address consumer feedback information Ø Maintain current recipe
database system and verify new recipe accuracy prior to implementation.
Approves and communicates appropriate CRC's (controlled recipe Changes) Ø Design, develop and provide
quality systems training and education programs for site based Associates as
needed Mission Critical Competencies · Conflict
Management · Science and Technology · Integrity &
Trust · Planning · Self Development · Problem Solving
Skills · Building
relationships Key Functional Skills/Knowledge COMPUTER SKILLS: Ø Knowledge of the Windows
working environment including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint TECHNICAL SKILLS: Ø Strong background in math and
computers; working knowledge of descriptive statistics Ø Basic understanding of site
accounting and financial systems Ø Proven application of
engineering principles, laboratory methodologies, food science, statistics,
and quality tools. GENERAL SKILLS: o Strong oral, listening,
and written communication skills in order to communicate with all levels of
the organization o
Strong project management and planning skills with proven ability to manage
numerous projects simultaneously. o
Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills, and the ability to
effectively negotiate, influence, and persuade. o
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills. o
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, motivate, and
lead a team. o
Building and sustaining relationships to ensure a strong team environment. o
Strong decision making skills and prioritization skills. o
Ability to work independently without supervision as well as within a team
setting. o
Attention to detail required when working with scientific data and analysis. o
Able to travel up to 10%. o
Ability to work different schedules as needed for testing and projects. o
Ability to work in a pet food factory environment with noise, raw meats,
automated machinery etc. o
Physical requirements: Sufficient mobility, strength, flexibility, hearing,
and sight to access all job relevant areas of warehouse in a high forklift
traffic environment and perform routine activities as necessary to deliver
required results. Some pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, and lifting (up to
50 lbs.) necessary. Education
Experience
Decision Making Authority and Impact ·
Designing and executing the Quality and Food Safety System. ·
Define and recommend product quality parameters and specifications. |
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