Technologist, Quality & Food Safety

Job title: Technologist, Quality & Food Safety

The Technologist, Quality & Food Safety (Q&FS) is responsible for ensuring all relevant Q&FS standards are implemented and continuously improved to assure quality and food safety at the local site, protecting the consumer and our brands. Operating at the intersection of systematic compliance and factory floor execution, this role provides the hands-on technical expertise needed to identify, mitigate, and control biological, chemical, and physical hazards before they impact our products or consumers.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, a closely related scientific discipline or equivalent
• 2+ years in a food or related manufacturing facility, with hands-on experience in HACCP, food safety management systems, and internal auditing
• Strong ability to lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and write clear, audit-ready technical procedures
• Strong technical courage to confidently halt production or hold inventory, alongside excellent communication skills to coach floor operators
• Ability to stand and walk the manufacturing floor for prolonged periods of time, working safely around high-speed machinery in hot, dusty, or noisy plant environments
• 10% travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Active HACCP, HARPC, or PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification
• FSSC 22000 internal auditor certification
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office; direct experience with SAP

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Standards & Regulatory Alignment: Ensure all site processes and procedures strictly comply with corporate Mars Quality and Food Safety Standards, Business Unit directives, and regulatory agency regulations.
• HACCP & Risk Management: Serve as a core Food Safety Representative for the site HACCP Team and Food Safety Team, leading and supporting risk assessments for all facility changes (CAB, new products/packaging/processes) and validating Critical Control Points (CCPs).
• Incident & Hold Management: Manage the site product hold-and-release programs within SAP, NCMGT, and Nexus. Ensuring proper isolation, disposition, and destruction of non-conforming materials and products.
• Audit & CAPA Leadership: Supports site internal audits and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) programs to drive continuous system improvements.
• Incident Response & RCA: Serve as a PRIMP (Product Related Incident Management Process) owner, leading structured root-cause analysis (RCA) sessions and recommending corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Works to identify defects and trends in site processes. Develop and/or lead improvement projects in alignment with the Site Q&FS Manager.
• Capability & Training: Develop and deliver interactive food safety and GMP training modules to build technical capability and a strong quality culture among site associates.
• Finished Product Release: Execute the final release of finished products, ensuring all quality and food safety specifications have been met.
• Other Duties: assigned by the Site Quality and Food Safety Manager

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.
• 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. Mars does not sponsor visas for this role. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable law and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected under federal, state, and local laws. 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.

Note: Benefits may vary by role and location.

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