Job Description

This role safeguards the Quality and Food Safety of Canadian Market products and ensures compliance to both Regulatory and Global Standards. This role also acts as a liaison with key External Manufacturers as well as key Market Unit programs.

What are we looking for?

• University degree in a relevant Science (e.g. Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry)
• Demonstrated understanding of Quality Management and Food Safety Systems
• Strong understanding of Global Food Safety Initiative schemes (e.g. SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000) or equivalent
• Supply Chain, Inventory management and/or Food/Pharmaceutical manufacturing site experience
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in Auditing \xe2\x80\x93 Lead Auditor Certification an asset
• Solid microbiology background
• Project management skills and the ability to execute
• Strong Computer Literacy (MS Office, SAP or similar system)
• Fluent Oral and Written English

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to drive product quality, cost reduction, process capability and consumer/customer complaint reductions.
• Take a leadership role in the Mars Canada Internal Audit team and support 2nd and 3rd party Market Unit audits.
• Understanding of business systems (e.g., SAP, ecommerce, WHS, SharePoint)
• Support customer requests for information related to Q&FS.
• Key Mars Canada contact for all primary co-packaging sites
• Oversee the Internal Audit and Allergen Management and Microbial Verification programs.
• Support the Segments by conducting market quality panels, training, and providing recommendations to improve brand and product quality.
• Support activity management and new product introductions by leading qualifications at co-packers, conducting risk assessments, and providing support to External Manufacturers.
• Maintain and support the implementation and compliance of Global Q&FS standards for the Canadian Market Unit
• Investigate and rectify issues related to quality and food safety through the incident management program.
• Ensure hold management of non-conforming product within the Canadian market.
• Review and approve Concessions and Change Controls to assess impact on the Canadian Market Unit.
• Responsible for following all Quality and Food Safety Policies and applicable procedures.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we\xe2\x80\x99re 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.