Associate Scientist Value Stream

Associate Scientist Value Stream
Waco, Texas

Job Purpose:
This position is the primary Quality and Food Safety (Q&FS) partner (‘the face of R&D’) for the Value Stream in providing technical leadership in the implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management Process (QMP) within the value stream that enable the reliable delivery of products that meet all external legislative requirements and all internal Quality & Food Safety global standards.

What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree and 3 years of experience in manufacturing/ quality OR  BS degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, Chemistry or related technical field and internship experience in quality and food safety in a manufacturing environment OR  HS Diploma with 8 years of demonstrated experience in a manufacturing/quality environment

Preferred Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in different quality related areas such as raw materials, distribution, manufacturing OR 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing site managing quality and food safety management systems 
• Food safety risk, identification and management, HACCP and prerequisite controls. Knowledge of GMP, food allergens, pest control, sanitation, and food safety regulations 
• Knowledge of and experience with ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge of GFSI Quality Systems such as SQF, BRC, FSSC22000 or ISO9000
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in leading/influencing others

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the quality agenda in the value stream (coordination, management). Drives Q&FS business initiatives at the value stream level. 
• Q&FS leader in value stream FMOS meetings and quality reviews.
• Key interface for R&D related activities within the value stream. Conduct line trial risk assessment and endorse line trial/ raw material exception test forms prior to approval by site Q&FS manager. Represent Q&FS at handover meetings.
• Coordinate QMP in the value stream (CAPAs, internal audits, continuous improvement, document creation & control).
• Implement global Mars standards into the value stream & drive to full compliance. 
• Manage the food safety program within the value stream including achieving compliance with any required external standards (e.g. FSCC 22000, GFSI) including responsibility as the site Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for Food Safety Modernization Act. HACCP/Food Safety Plans lead for the value stream. Govern the GMP/GHP and CCP/OPRP programs within the value stream.
• First line Q&FS incident management including handling coordination with outside stakeholders when needed – incident coordinator until RA1. Lead root cause analysis investigation of incidents. Track and report on incident closure.
• Follow up consumer & customer complaints, Lead consumer and customer complaints action plan within value stream.
• Visual Product Quality (KAPPA) implementation in the value stream. 
• Technical input to Value Stream related activities (new equipment installation, etc.).
• Conduct level 2 troubleshooting related to Q&FS and escalate to PPTS for level 3 troubleshooting.
• Reduce incidents related to change management through building capability with operations and reliability on risk assessments.

What can you expect from Mars?
•    The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
•    An industry competitive salary and benefits package. 
•    To be respected and valued.
•    The Five Principles at the center of every decision we make.
•    The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.