Mars Inc

Food Safety Systems Senior Specialist

Mars Inc • $80K — $95K *
Topeka, KS 66614In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
  • 5+ years of manufacturing/quality experience
  • 2-3 years in a food manufacturing environment
  • Solid understanding of food microbiology and food safety laws
  • Leadership experience in food safety and quality management
  • Expertise in HACCP and food safety risk management
  • Strong communication and organizational development skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of food safety management standards
  • Act as a technical resource for food safety regulations in manufacturing
  • Manage governance of HACCP Food Safety plans
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis for food safety incidents
  • Interpret technical data to resolve food safety issues
  • Develop and deploy Food Safety training programs
  • Consult with the Food Safety Team on microbiological safety

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement with a global community in food safety
  • Chance to influence food safety practices across the organization
  • Significant role in improving product quality and safety
Full Job Description
Job Description:

The Food Safety Systems Senior Specialist provides deep technical leadership to develop, maintain and proactively improve Mars Wrigley Quality and Food Safety programs. Under the supervision of the Site Q&FS Manager, this role provides technical expertise, consultancy and a practical food safety approach to the site manufacturing operations. This role makes complex risk-based food safety decisions that enable the reliable delivery of products that meet all external legislative requirements and all internal Q&FS standards.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements
  • BS degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, Chemistry or related technical field or combination of education and 5+ years demonstrated success in relevant manufacturing/quality experience
  • 2-3 years of work experience in a food manufacturing environment
  • In depth knowledge of food microbiology, food safety, manufacturing processes and food laws
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities in leading/influencing others
  • Food safety risk, identification and management, HACCP and prerequisite controls
  • Knowledge of GMP, GLP, food allergens, pest control, sanitation, and food safety regulations
  • Strong people and organizational development skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Forward thinking, self-directed, capable of making independent actions, and ability to make complex decisions that drive business performance
  • Proven negotiation and problem-solving skills with all levels of staff including senior management
  • Ability to travel 10% of the time


Preferred Qualifications
  • 3-5 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
  • Experience with regulatory and 3rd party audit requirements
  • Experience with practical applied microbiology in factory environments
  • Capable leader of teams and individuals with ability to motivate and engage superiors, peers, indirect associates, and global Q&FS community
  • Advanced understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP's), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Systems (HACCP)
  • Knowledge of and experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and ISO 17025 general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
  • Knowledge of and experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
  • Experience with GFSI Quality Systems such as SQF, BRC, FSSC22000, ISO9000 or ISO17025
  • Strong people management skills in creating a participative environment and a high performance team


What will be your key responsibilities?
  • Leads the effective development and implementation of standards, processes, new technology/methods and drives continuous improvement of food safety management at the manufacturing site
  • Acts as a technical resource for interpretation and ongoing application of food safety standards and regulations, as they relate to manufacturing operations, including but not limited to the Global Microbiological Verification, Allergen Management, Foreign Material Management, Mold and Mycotoxin, HACCP and Food Fraud Standards
  • Acts as Food Safety Coordinator, providing governance to HACCP Food Safety plans and managing validations of CCP and OPRP preventive controls.
  • Leads the Root Cause Analysis investigation of food safety incidents and drives effective implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
  • Interprets sensitive and technical data for potential impact on product safety and provides timely recommendations for the effective resolution of food safety issues.
  • Leads the development and deployment of Food Safety training across the manufacturing site
  • Provides technical guidance and consultancy to the Food Safety Team to assure that manufacturing processes and environments are microbiologically safe for producing both new and existing products.


Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

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About Mars Inc

Mars, Incorporated is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Mars operates in six business segments: Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, and Symbioscience. Some of its most popular brands include M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Skittles, and Pedigree. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and has set a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2050.
Learn more about Mars Inc
Size
125,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
Founded
1911
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