Mars · 18 hours ago
Quality Conformance Coordinator/ Sample Processor
Henderson, NV
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$26.41/hr - $36.32/hrMars is a global leader in the food industry, and they are seeking a Quality Conformance Coordinator/Sample Processor to ensure operational conformance and product quality. This role involves conducting quality verification protocols and supporting the implementation of quality control measures to maintain food safety standards.
ConfectioneryConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Responsible for shift-based quality verification or monitoring activities for in-process, finished product, and packaging
Initiate NCMGTs in Nexus for quality non-conformities
Collect raw and/or finished goods samples to support a variety of activities such as the Daily Connection Point Quality Review meeting, micro verification program, product library, Sensory program and hold dispositioning
Verify conformance of finished product attributes, product variables and product defects following quality approved standards and procedures
Verify proper execution of packaging GRD and Code dates monitoring protocols to ensure correct packaging is used and product traceability is not compromised
Verify weights and sensory data in the WINSPC system against the production schedule
Escalate to process areas, any out of conformance incidents and collaborate in trouble shooting providing all information needed on product quality attributes until process and product are back in control
Identify and isolate out-of-specification materials, including placing product on hold, initiating non-conformances and escalating to the correct associates. They are expected to collaborate closely with Material Handling area to ensure all non-conforming products are captured in house
Performs GDSN audits as required for each new item at the site and on an annual basis
Verify calibration program activities to ensure overall QMP compliance
Verify procedures to complete quality related documentation are properly executed and information in the records is complete
This role may be included in the HACCP team and / or Internal Auditors group to support quality and food safety continuous improvement program and CAPA’s execution
Support operations with locating metal in confirmed rejects and trending the number of rejects across the shift to ensure proper escalation
Support operations through KAPPA trained evaluation of finished product attributes and product defects per shift escalation
Provide coaching and training to Associates to ensure proper execution of quality control protocols, QMP understanding, data accuracy and proper record management control
Collaborate with Quality & Food Safety to complete all QFS sampling tasks including environmental swabs including indicator swabbing of Zone 1 and Zone 2 surfaces after a cleaning has been performed, Zone 3 and Zone 4 swabs, supporting allergen swabbing and this role may be asked to complete pre and post clean vector swabs
Keeps detailed logs and is able to maintain accurate records of sample collection and Sample Analysis Request Form for sample submission
Provide quality related information to operators to enable quality control activities. This includes On-Line Sensory and WINSPC results verification
Provide support for incident investigations and customer/consumer complaints to enable proper risk assessment and issue resolution
Observe and coach proper entry of weights into the WINSPC system by line operator
Support Testing & Conformance administration, partnering with QFS Team
Perform inventory concessions and sample pulling administration, partnering with QFS Team
Perform label verifications administration, partnering with QFS Team
System setup for new product / SKU, with verification by QFS
Support QFS Team with Annual Validations as needed (Metal Detection, Allergen Changeovers)
Responsible for Shift Conformance Administration
Support document change control routing / communications as well as cross-shift controlled document training
Provide Benchtop / Line Trial sampling support
Performs weekly Food Defense Mitigation Walk Inspections, conducts random pocket checks of contractors and associates
Performs post clean line inspections and completes inspection documentation
Collaboratively works as a team to maintain sampling materials inventory
Performs post clean re-validations on the metal detectors
This role is part of the Sensory Conformance Panel
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Experience within a manufacturing environment and/or previous quality control experience in a food-related industry
General knowledge of Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Excellent written and oral communications skills are essential as these associates often serve as a coordinator of information between functions and across levels of the business
Able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively
Must be able to work at elevated heights
Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes from hot to cold, dust, dirt and chemicals
Computer/Technical Savvy
Works proficiently in: Excel, Nexus, Win SPC, Microsoft Office, Outlook, SAP, etc
Ability to establish good peer relationships
Ability to work independently as well as in a group setting
Ability to repetitively bend and/or squat to complete floor environmental swabs on a weekly basis
Preferred
Experience within a manufacturing environment and / or previous quality control experience in a food-related industry
Experience with SAP
Benefits
Company bonus
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.
Founded in 1911
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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