Quality
and Food Safety Technologist – Arkansas
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 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 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
20%. 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 experimental protocol to identify key learning
and enhance the understanding of a product or process. ·
Define and recommend product quality parameters and specifications. ·
Resolution of quality issues in concert with Operations People Management
Responsibility List the number of direct and indirect roles reporting to this
position. As a privately-held, family-owned company, Mars Petcare US
offers benefits which reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining
great people. This includes excellent pay, competitive health and dental care
coverage, a retirement plan, a very competitive vacation plan and unrivalled
career advancement opportunities, to name just a few of our unique and
generous benefits. If you're looking for a place where you can take ownership for
your work, where the pace is fast, the environment is built around the
importance of open communication, and where employees are called
"associates" and treated as such, then we want to hear from you. We value a diverse work environment and encourage qualified
individuals to apply, regardless of race, religion, disability, national
origin, veteran status, gender and age. Mars Petcare US is an Affirmative
Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit www.mars.com to learn more about our company and for
information about all of our current openings. Please, no agencies. |
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