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Quality & Food Safety Manager-COL00108 - Ohio Description
Purpose of Role This position leads
the site QS resources to assure the on-going production of high quality and
safe food products that comply with product design and meet or exceed
customer and consumer expectations. As a member of the
site staff, the position is responsible to implement all quality systems,
assure effective change management and drive continuous process
improvement. As the primary R&D representative at the site, the
position has shared accountability to support research projects in raw
materials, product development and process improvement. Principal
Accountabilities ·
Manages all quality assurance, technical services, QC and laboratory functions for the site. ·
As a member of the site staff, participates in and
influences the development and implementation of site strategies. ·
Provides direction and influence for the development,
implementation and continuous improvement of all quality systems. ·
Assures that all products and packs produced at the
site are safe for consumption and conform to the intended product
design. This includes being responsible for change management and
process improvement as the R&D Quality Champion. ·
Directs the quality and product safety components of
all R&D driven projects at the site through quality planning,
specifications development, and project oversight for compliance to GMP's and
other company policies and guidelines. ·
In partnership with the Technical Applications team,
supports the site implementation of all new products, line extensions and
continuous quality improvement projects including the effective execution of
line trials an execution of process capability
evaluations. ·
Manages the internal quality audit function for site
and assures the effectiveness of the corrective and preventative action
process within the framework of the plant's Quality Management System. ·
Represent the "owners" of the Mars business
at the site with respect to the quality and safety of products and the food
processing environment. This responsibility includes participation in
the management of crises involving products, and the on-going interpretation
and reporting of information from our customers and consumers. ·
Manage QS Technicians on the site to assure skills
development and certification, resource planning for site based and R&D
project execution especially as involves line start ups,
management training and the on-going maintenance of a learning environment. ·
Ensure adherence to the Mars Global Quality and Food
Safety Standard including but not limited to HACCP, PRIMP, QMP, and MQM. Mission Critical Competencies Quality Directing Others Managing and
Measuring Work Building Effective
Teams Conflict Management Perspective Strategic Agility Key Functional
Skills/Knowledge ·
HACCP and food safety management ·
ISO9000 and quality management systems ·
Regulatory and food law including AAFCO Guidelines ·
Auditing ·
Statistics ·
Quality systems standards, including GMPs ·
Problem solving ·
Food microbiology, analytical chemistry, and sensory
methods ·
Process engineering, manufacturing equipment, and
controls ·
Activity Management Process ·
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint ·
Pest Control Management Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: ·
A minimum of 6 years of experience in a technical area
such as R&D product development, laboratory management quality systems,
or food process engineering. ·
A BS degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering,
related technical field or equivalent
experience. ·
Minimum 2 of the
years with the management of people. ·
An advanced understanding of quality systems and food
safety programs. Preferred Qualifications: ·
Advanced degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering ·
6 years of experience in a technical area such as
R&D product development, laboratory management quality systems, or food
process engineering. 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. Job
Research and Development Primary Location
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