Mars ยท 1 day ago
Quality Systems Specialist
Waco, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMars is a leading company focused on quality management in the food industry. The Quality Systems Specialist will develop, implement, maintain, and improve the Mars Quality Management System to ensure product safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.
ConfectioneryConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Effectively maintain and manage the site internal audit program
Capable to deliver effective and efficient training
Able to understand and translate technical policies and procedures to a wide range of associates
Drives continuous improvement of the Mars Quality Management System through analysis of data and evaluation of trends through use of statistical analysis
Leads, in combination with their line manager, product related incident management process and provides recommendation on product disposition
Collaborates with Q&FS Site team and supply partners to conduct the Q&FS management review at planned intervals to ensure suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the Q&FS management programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering or related scientific or technical discipline
1-2 years of research & development experience in a responsible position related to Food Safety, Quality, Laboratory, or Food Safety Management Systems
Understanding of key scientific principles associated with food & ingredients
Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams
Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation Skills
Ability to travel 10% of the time
Knowledge of food safety risk identification and management, HACCP and prerequisite controls
Application of quality tools, food science and statistics
Knowledge of GMP, food allergens, pest control, sanitation, and food safety regulations
Experienced auditor in GFSI Quality Systems such as SQF, BRC, FSSC22000 or ISO9000 preferable
Preferred
2 years of food plant experience in a responsible position related to food safety or quality and food safety management systems
Benefits
Company bonus
Company
Mars
Mars is a manufacturer of pet food, confectionery, and other food products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-03-04Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Claus Aagaard
CFO
Meghal Sheth
CFO, Mars Wrigley India
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