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Mars Drinks, makers of FLAVIA®, is leading the gourmet coffee
revolution. The world’s leading Brew-by-Pack refreshment system, Flavia
is also a registered trademark of Mars, Incorporated, known for brands
that include M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MILKY WAY® and
WRIGLEY®. Mars Drinks created the Brew-by-Pack technology in 1983, and
was the first to pioneer Filterpack packaging to retain freshness, eliminate
residual flavor, provide perfect-portion size, and protect contents
from sunlight, oxygen and other harmful elements. Today, Flavia sells
more than 585 million drinks annually (390 million in the NA market
alone and is a global brand, sold in the USA, UK, Japan,
France, Germany, Hong Kong and Korea.
* Ensure Safety and
legality of Drinks products manufactured in West Chester manufacturing
site
* West Chester site
and Quality Systems compliance to the Mars QMP verified by ‘fresh eyes’
Mars Inc audit and independent 3rd party audit.
* Manage the
Product-Related Incident Management Process (PRIMP) to professionally
manage product-related quality incidents for North America and communicate
outcomes clearly, internally, externally, and corporately.
* Ensure alignment
with counterparts in Q&FS team based in UK
* Manage prompt and
thorough customer complaints process ensuring appropriate corrective
and preventive actions are in place
* Manage compliance
to other customer related requirements e.g. Kosher
* Drive ‘Right First
Time’ lean philosophy and measures in partnership with Operations.
* Develop pipeline
quality control plans for new products manufactured at West Chester and
support Research & Development to ensure that product capability
can be sustained long term.
* Ensure West Chester
associates are adequately trained in the use of necessary quality
tools, techniques & systems
* Manage and develop
the capability of Quality team associates to drive excellence in our
brand
Other key facts about
the role:
* Leads site VQA and
QA teams
* Key member of the
global Mars Drinks Q&FS leadership team
* Active participant
in global Mars Inc Quality & Food Safety group activities (TC, VC,
Global Meetings)
* International
travel 1 – 2 times per year (planned)
* N.A. travel as
required
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