Quality Assurance Manager

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

• BS degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related technical field
• 5 years of experience in a technical area such as R&D, product development, laboratory management, quality management systems, or food process engineering.
• Experience effectively leading a team and accomplishing goals through others.
• Basic understanding of regulatory and food law, including AAFCO Guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related technical field

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Manages all quality assurance and laboratory (technical services) 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 actively supporting change management and process improvement as the R&D Quality Champion.
• Supports the quality and product safety components of all R&D driven projects at the site through quality planning, and by project oversight for compliance to GMP’s and other company policies and standards.
• In partnership with the Implementation Deployment team, supports the site implementation of all new products, line extensions and continuous quality improvement projects including the effective execution of line trials and execution of process capability evaluations.
• Owns 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 timely communication of the investigation results through R&D and Supply. Also responsible for the on-going interpretation and reporting of information from our customers and consumers, and the identification and analysis of trends, which may trigger an investigation.
• Manage QFS Technologists in the site to assure skills development and build clear succession planning, manage daily attendance, and associate development plans. Provide timely feedback on performance and provide training opportunities which align with development plans.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.