Associate Scientist - Food Safety

This position provides Technical leadership in implementating of Food Safety elements of the Quality Management Process (QMP). Drives project management and continuous improvement of their designated site Quality & Food Safety (Q&FS) Management systems that enable the reliable delivery of products that meet all external legislative requirements and all internal Quality &Food Safety Global Standards.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Safety, Engineering, Chemistry or related scientific or technical discipline and relevant intern experience
• A combination of education and 2+ years of demonstrated success in relevant manufacturing/quality experience

Knowledge/Experience:

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Ability to travel 10% of the time
• Understanding of key scientific principles associated with food & ingredients
• Strong presentation Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 + years of experience in a manufacturing site managing quality and food safety management systems responsible position related to food safety or quality and food safety management system
• 3 + years of experience in different quality-related areas such as raw materials, distribution, manufacturing, dairy or

Preferred:

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in leading/influencing others
• Knowledge of and experience with ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems
• Ability to work in fast paced team environment
• Knowledge of GFSI Quality Systems such as SQF, BRC, FSSC22000 or ISO9000
• Food safety risk, identification and management, HACCP and prerequisite controls. Knowledge of GMP, food allergens, pest control, sanitation, and food safety regulations

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Provide governance to the Microbiological verification, Environmental program, Mycotoxin, Allergens, and other Food Safety related programs
• Provide governance to HACCP and Food Safety Plan within the site, provide input to the Value stream Food safety risk assessment. Food Safety Team Leader at the site. Manage validation of CCP/OPRP preventive controls programs within the site
• In partnership with the Associate Scientist Value Stream represent R&D at change management and handover meetings to ensure Food Safety deliverables
• Implement external food safety requirements such as regulations or customer needs into procedures or best practices for site
• Accountable for the Foss NIR data trending analysis, NIR documentation relevant to the value stream and first point of contact for troubleshooting instrumentation where applicable
• Development and roll out of food safety training to the site and support functions (HACCP, Basic Food Safety)

What can you expect from Mars?

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

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