Quality & Food Safety Technologist

Job description

The Role

·  Lead the implementation & governance of Quality & Food Safety standards
·  Have an impact and make a difference
·  Genuine career development opportunities

Here at Mars Food we are on the lookout for our next Quality & Food Safety (Q&FS) Technologist. This role will see you lead the multidisciplinary HACCP Team and the HACCP-based Food Safety Management program for the site to ensure that all products manufactured at the Wyong facility are safe and consistently meet the expectations of our consumers. You will ensure robust Q&FS programs are developed, implemented, maintained and verified to achieve a high standard of quality & food safety performance.

What are we looking for?

·  Degree qualified in Food Science/Nutrition or equivalent in technical trade (technology or Engineering);
·  Previous experience working within a food manufacturing environment;
·  Knowledge in GFSI benchmarked standards (e.g. FSSC 22000) & ability to interpret standards;
·  Experience in auditing Quality Management Systems;
·  Knowledge and experience working with HACCP and supportive programs;
·  Knowledge and experience in Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality Management Processes.

What would be your key responsibilities?

·  Development and management of the HACCP-based Food Safety Program to effectively control food safety risks and achieve compliance to all applicable internal and external Q&FS standards;
·  Design, leadership and continuous improvement of Q&FS processes including risk assessments, corrective & preventive actions, gap analysis, verification activities and competencies;
·  Development of tools, systems, processes, and training material to ensure successful implementation of robust quality food safety systems and improving existing programs;
·  Liaise with all departments including the factory to ensure food safety and quality issues are addressed within agreed timeframes;
·  Working with the Supply and R&D team to ensure GMP and other Q&FS standards are met and exceeded on site.

What can you expect from Mars?

·  #1 Best Place to Work Australia in Manufacturing and Production;
·  Genuine focus on your development with access to world class training;
·  Global health and wellbeing program to support work-life balance;
·  Opportunity to make a difference with our volunteer and ambassador programs;
·  Work in an environment with a true foodie culture.

About us:

What do MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, UNCLE BEN’S® MASTERFOODS ® and ROYAL CANIN® have in common? They’re all made by Mars. We’re a family-owned, principle led business that’s been making products for people (and the pets that people love) for more than 100 years. Together, our 125,000+ Associates around the world are empowered to take action every day towards the world we want tomorrow. Because we know, the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today.

For more information visit careers.mars.com

Mars Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. As we prefer to manage all sourcing directly, introductions via agency will not be accepted.

COVID-19: The health & safety of our associates, candidates and our community are very important to us. Therefore, we will be completing all our recruitment processes via digital channels for the near future.

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