Job Description:

　　This position leads the site Quality Assurance resources to assure the on-going production of high quality and safe food products that comply with product design and meet or exceed customer and consumer expectations.

　　What are we looking for?

　　A BS degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related technical field is required; an advanced degree is desirable.A minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical area such as RandD, product development, laboratory management, quality management systems, or food process engineering.Experience effectively leading a team and accomplishing goals through others.Basic understanding of regulatory and food law, including AAFCO GuidelinesWhat will be your key responsibilities?

　　Manages all quality assurance and laboratory (technical services) functions for the site.As a member of the site staff, participates in and influences the development and implementation of site strategies.Provides direction and influence for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of all quality systems.Assures that all products and packs produced at the site are safe for consumption and conform to the intended product design. This includes being responsible for actively supporting change management and process improvement as the RandD Quality Champion.Supports the quality and product safety components of all RandD driven projects at the site through quality planning, and by project oversight for compliance to GMP's and other company policies and standards.In partnership with the Implementation Deployment team, supports the site implementation of all new products, line extensions and continuous quality improvement projects including the effective execution of line trials and execution of process capability evaluations.Owns the internal quality audit function for site and assures the effectiveness of the corrective and preventative action process within the framework of the plant's Quality Management System.Manage QFS Technologists in the site to assure skills development and build clear succession planning, manage daily attendance, and associate development plans. Provide timely feedback on performance and provide training opportunities which align with development plans.Ensure adherence to the Mars Global Quality and Food Safety Standards.What can you expect from Mars?

　　Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.#LI-KJ1

　　Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity