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Quality Systems Specialist

Mars, Waco, Texas, United States, 76796

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Job Description The Quality Systems Specialist provides functional leadership to develop, implement, maintain and improve the Mars Quality Management System (QMS) for the site and across the network to ensure that end products are safe for human consumption and meet customer, consumer and regulatory requirements to achieve business objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

2 years of food plant experience in a responsible position related to food safety or quality and food safety management systems

Knowledge / Experience

Knowledge of food safety risk identification and management, HACCP and prerequisite controls

Application of quality tools, food science and statistics

Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams

Knowledge of GMP, food allergens, pest control, sanitation, and food safety regulations

Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities

Experienced auditor in GFSI Quality Systems such as SQF, BRC, FSSC22000 or ISO9000 preferable

Key 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

What can you expect from Mars

Work with 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.

A strong focus on 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.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Quality Assurance

Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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