Associate Scientist Value Stream - Waco, TX

Job Description:

What are we looking for?

• BS degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, Chemistry or related technical field and internship in quality and food safety in a manufacturing environment, and or combination of education and 5+ years of demonstrated success in manufacturing/ quality experience.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in leading/influencing others.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Knowledge/Experience

• Food safety risk, identification and management, HACCP and prerequisite controls
• Knowledge of and experience with ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge of GFSI Quality Systems such as SQF, BRC, FSSC22000 or ISO9000
• Knowledge of GMP, food allergens, pest control, sanitation, and food safety regulations
• Ability to work in fast paced team environment.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Implement and coordinate QMP related standards into the value stream and drive to full compliance.
• Manage the food safety program within the value stream including achieving compliance with any required external standards (e.g. FSC 22000, GFSI, FSMA, HACCP)
• PCQI for the Value Stream.
• Responsible for ensuring visual quality materials to perform quality inspections are current for the value stream.
• First line Q&FS incident management including handling coordination with outside stakeholders when needed - incident coordinator and RA1 and track & report on incident closure.
• Assist in the root cause analysis investigation of incidents.
• Q&FS lead in value stream operational meetings and providing inputs required to drive the quality agenda forward.

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.

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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.