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Quality & Food Safety Technologist-REN00027 - Nevada 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: ·
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. ·
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 ·
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 ·
Facilitate/lead plant microbiology testing program
including data analysis, trending, reporting and recommendations. ·
Facilitate and document Risk Assessment process for all
new commodities in accordance with Mars regulatory requirements. ·
Food Safety Representative for Site HACCP Team. ·
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 ·
Facilitate site based quality systems to assess
compliance to published product and process specifications ·
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 ·
Maintain current recipe database system and verify new
recipe accuracy prior to implementation. Approves and communicates
appropriate CRC's (controlled recipe Changes) ·
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 Qualifications
Key Functional
Skills/Knowledge COMPUTER SKILLS: ·
Knowledge of the Windows working environment including
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint TECHNICAL
SKILLS: ·
Strong background in math and computers; working
knowledge of descriptive statistics ·
Basic understanding of site accounting and financial
systems ·
Proven application of engineering principles,
laboratory methodologies, food science, statistics, and quality tools. GENERAL
SKILLS: ·
Strong oral, listening, and written communication
skills in order to communicate with all levels of the organization ·
Strong project management and planning skills with
proven ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously. ·
Strong interpersonal communication and leadership
skills, and the ability to effectively negotiate, influence, and persuade. ·
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills. ·
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to
influence, motivate, and lead a team. ·
Building and sustaining relationships to ensure a
strong team environment. ·
Strong decision making skills and prioritization
skills. ·
Ability to work independently without supervision as
well as within a team setting. ·
Attention to detail required when working with
scientific data and analysis. ·
Able to travel up to 10%. ·
Ability to work different schedules as needed for
testing and projects. ·
Ability to work in a pet food factory environment with
noise, raw meats, automated machinery etc. ·
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 ·
Food Science, engineering, biological sciences,
chemistry, or equivalent BS degree preferred. Experience ·
Preferred 1 year experience in a Quality, Food Safety,
Regulatory Services, or Engineering area preferred. ·
Working knowledge of petfood
processing and packaging ·
Ability and aptitude to work in an R&D,
Manufacturing, and/or Distribution environment ·
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's),
Good Laboratory Practices (GLP's), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
Systems (HACCP), ISO, Regulatory Guidelines, Sensory, and/or Microbiology Decision Making
Authority and Impact ·
Designing and executing the Quality and Food Safety
System. ·
Define and recommend product quality parameters and
specifications. ·
Resolution of quality issues in concert with
Operations Job
Research and Development Primary Location
NA-USA-Nevada |
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