Mars · 16 hours ago
Microbial Risk Manager
Victorville, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $108K/yr
3+ years expMars is a leading company in the food and beverage industry, seeking a Microbial Risk Manager to develop and implement microbiological risk assessment and management strategies. The role involves leading a team to ensure compliance with GMP/GHP standards and managing microbial testing programs and sanitation procedures.
ConfectioneryConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Maintain best in-class micro performance status while actively evaluating relevant industry improvements for adoption
Direct leadership of 14-16 associates and/or contractors, providing department direction and individual objective-setting while focusing on continuous talent development based on Quality and Food Safety (Q&FS) strategy needs
Develop and lead the implementation and maintenance of site GMP-GHP and pest control programs
Drive CI and cost savings initiatives within your span of budgetary and responsibility control
Drive GMP-GHP compliance to the master sanitation schedule (MSS) standard by actively leading or participating in Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) Pillars and coaching supply associates in the execution of the Area Ownership / Equipment Ownership (AO/EO) standards
Participate in Food Safety risk assessment for new equipment installation to ensure clean design principles are met and provide direction of GHP’s to the CVS team
Review and evaluate updates in Corporate, ISO or regulatory standards related to GMP’s to conduct gap assessments and identify opportunities for compliance
Lead and drive the GMP efforts for the site to drive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives while building functional competencies in GMP/GHP's across the different value streams/peer groups
Review, verify and approve pest control plan proposed by external vendor, and action results effectively
Collaborate with other Mars network sites in community of practice (COPs) to co-lead initiatives to improve effectiveness of the programs of responsibility
Participate as a member of the food safety team and Internal audit team
Partner with the site and, as needed, regional Q&FS to deliver upon standards and drive solid compliance and excellent execution within the site
Verify monitoring and correction plans to prevent infestations in the facility premises, the factory building or any warehouse within the site control
Assess effectiveness of external partners for pest control and provide timely feedback in accordance with the Five Principles
Provide cross-functional direction and support to mitigate and control incidents related to micro activity, GMP, or pest control in close coordination with the site Q&FS Manager and Production Manager
Consult and collaborate with the site food safety team on micro environmental control to address non-conforming verification testing results and develop actions to correct
Develop and manage site GMP inspection program (Schedule, training, corrective actions tracking, etc.); and provide visibility to the site leadership team of level of compliance against current requirements. Drive improvements based on findings
Provide information to the site leadership team to ensure all resources required to execute GMP and pest control programs are assigned
Support swabbing activities as and when needed during investigations
Coordinate with the regional teams and the site training department in the execution and completion of the mandatory training programs related to sanitation activity safety, GMP's and regulatory requirements for the site
Oversight of site sanitation budget for pest control and GMP related spend (consumables related to GMP, PPE, cleaning, sanitation and proactive micro monitoring)
Directly responsible for budget cost management, suppliers ordering, and inventory management of cleaning supplies
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3-5 years of leadership experience in food/beverage industry
Bachelor's degree is required with preference to candidates who have microbiology background
GMP, GHP, food safety, and regulatory standards knowledge/experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Nexus or other regulatory document control software, SAP, and other necessary administrative programs
Must be able to work within manufacturing facility, including at elevated heights
Demonstrated record of people leadership and associate development
Benefits
Variable pay
Medical and dental benefits
Participation in 401k plan
Paid time off benefits
Company
Mars
Mars is a manufacturer of pet food, confectionery, and other food products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Claus Aagaard
CFO
Meghal Sheth
CFO, Mars Wrigley India
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