Quality and Food Safety Senior Technologist

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) to comply with Mars Global Quality Standards.
• Lead the site Food Safety, Food Fraud, and Food Defense teams to ensure continuous compliance.
• Develop and implement technical and procedural control measures and training programs for the shop floor.
• Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean tools such as PDCA.
• Manage the CAPA process, document control, and external certification requirements (FSSC, Organic, Non-GMO).
• Lead bi-annual traceability and mock recall exercises.
• Act as the primary point of contact for incident management and problem-solving related to food safety and quality.
• Support site operations with troubleshooting and operational issues.

Requirements

• BS degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, Chemistry, or an equivalent field.
• 4+ years of experience in a Food Manufacturing environment (Quality, Food Safety, Engineering, or Product/Process development).
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety, Hygiene, and Microbiology.
• Experience with regulatory audit compliance, including FDA, CFIA, and GFSI standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Strong interpersonal, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field.
• Familiarity with food manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits

• Industry competitive salary and company bonus.
• Comprehensive health and dental package from day one.
• 401(k) match and retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and 18 weeks of parental leave (US).
• Tuition reimbursement and access to Mars University for learning and development.
• On-site fitness center and pet-friendly offices.

About the Company

Mars is a purpose-driven global business that strives to build the world we want tomorrow, today. We operate across diverse sectors including Petcare, Snacking, and Food and Nutrition, guided by our core Five Principles.