GMP Lead

Job Description:

Principle Accountabilities:

1) Develop and lead the implementation and maintenance of site GMP-GHP and pest control programs.

2) Direct supervision for Quality Conformance Coordinator (QCC) and Supply Sample Processor associates to effectively provide direction in IBO-setting and talent development based on current Q&FS strategy needs.

3) Drive GMP-GHP compliance to the MSS standard by actively participating in the MSE AM & Q&FS Pillars and coaching supply associates in the execution of the Area Ownership / Equipment Ownership (AO/EO) standards.

4) Manage external contractors and suppliers designated to support GMP's and pest control programs.

5) Participate in Food Safety risk assessment for new equipment installation to ensure clean design principles are met and provide direction of GHP's to the CVS team.

Responsibilities:

GMP program:

• Review and evaluate updates in Corporate, ISO or regulatory standards related to GMP's to conduct gap assessments and identify opportunities for compliance.
• Lead the GMP Committee/Group for the site to drive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives while building functional competencies in GMP/GHP's across the different value streams.
• Lead GMP related projects in coordination with Engineering (hand washing sinks, sinks for equipment cleaning, drain cleaning, etc.).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives at the site (Exterior GMPs and Food Defense, Clean as you Go, 5S and show case areas of the factory).

External business partners:

• Review, verify and approve pest control plan proposed by external vendor.
• Verify monitoring and correction plans to prevent infestations in the facility premises, the factory building or any warehouse within the site control.
• Assess effectiveness of external partners for pest control and provide timely feedback to ensure mutuality principle is followed.
• Organize entomologist visits, site and warehouse assessments, and reporting and corrective actions management derived from internal audits.

Trouble shooting

• Provide direction and support to the Value Streams to mitigate and control incidents related to GMP or pest control in close coordination with the site Q&FS manager.
• Consult and collaborate with the site Food Safety Scientist responsible for micro environmental control to address non-conforming verification testing results and develop actions to correct.

Verification activities

• Develop and manage site GMP inspection program (Schedule, training, corrective actions tracking, etc.); and provide visibility to the site leadership team of level of compliance against current requirements. Drive improvements based on findings.
• Maintenance of site level and MCNA score cards related to GMP and pest control metrics and required input in the Q&FS Management review.
• Provide information to the site leadership team to ensure all resources required to execute GMP and pest control programs are assigned.
• Support QCC's swabbing activities as and when needed during investigations.

Training and education:

• Coordinate with the regional teams and the site training department in the execution and completion of the mandatory training programs related to GMP's and regulatory requirements for the site. The role is also responsible to approve materials used to train all contractors on these topics.
• In cooperation with the site QFS team continue to educate and upskill QCCs and Supply Sample Processors on fundamental programs such as Food Safety Plans, PRIMP process and incident escalations, Allergen Management, etc.

Line management and Budget:

• Directly responsible for recruiting, objective setting, performance assessment and talent development for QCC's and Supply Sample Processors to enable effectiveness in PCQI process, micro verification sampling plans completion and other Q&FS implementation programs as needed.
• Oversight of site budget for pest control and GMP related spend.

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.