About this role
Job Description:
Job Description The Value Creation Team accelerates activities that support our Business Continuity Workstream. The Supplier Quality Assurance - Development Specialist is responsible for the development and optimization of raw material quality and guarantee the quality of the raw materials delivered to our factories in collaboration with the sourcing, Q&FS, formulation & regulatory teams.
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What are we looking for?
• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering, or similar technical field • Need to satisfactorily completed during the first year an accredited Lead Auditor training course (or actively progressing towards this certification if a SQA auditor) to enable IRCA/RABQSA/or equivalent certification • Knowledge of food safety and raw materials requirements • Knowledge of methods of analysis for raw materials, familiarity with respective laboratory equipment. • Experience of monitoring projects at supplier sites • Well-organized, disciplined, attentive to detail • Persistent to achieve development goals, problem solving • Good common sense, decision quality • Influencing, communication and negotiation skills. • Free to travel in and outside of North America up to 50% of their time. • English: read, written, spoken. French is an advantage.
What will be your key responsibilities?
• Managing complex or business critical supplier qualifications • Discovering opportunities to simplify formulas through ingredient elimination • Reviewing and optimizing specification parameters where available • Ensure FSMA Compliance of new sources of supply • Supports Sourcing in Activity Management with key Supplier Developments • Supports SQA with dedicated resources to rapidly advance key Supplier Developments • Evaluate the supplier raw material policy, tool capability and management ability to deliver a consistent materials • Manage sample analysis testing • Manage the audits (plant, organization, tools, traceability…) of new suppliers following the Mars standards • Write audit reports, corrective action plan and follow-up accordingly • Communication of our Quality and Food Safety, and Sustainability policies to suppliers • Survey and evaluate sanitary conditions and take preventive & corrective action accordingly • Implement relevant quality focus at reception and follow up • Propose and agree with supplier relevant continuous improvement plan and follow the effectiveness of the corrective and preventive actions. • Guarantee the compliance with RC purchasing roles : • Material Risk Assessment of raw material with collaboration among the MRA Team • Manage the creation and update of raw material specifications as required • Evaluate regulatory climate by monitoring and analyzing regulations (FDA,CFIA,…), guidelines and standards, assistance if required in FDA/USDA inspections • Assist in all LRQA and internal audits, respecting the MQM and RC Commercial 10 roles • Guarantee the knowledge management of the raw material quality and share this knowledge with the team
Education & Professional Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality Management, or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred. • FSSC Lead Auditor Certified (required)
Knowledge / Experience
• 2+ years of experience in a quality assurance or food safety role, preferably within the agricultural or grain industry. • Experience working with suppliers and managing quality documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
• Strong organizational and data management skills. • Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. • Basic understanding of quality management systems, such as FSSC 22000 and HACCP, is preferred.
What can you expect from Mars?
• Work with over 140,000 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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