Sr. Q&FS Area Specialist

The role

The Quality Systems Sr Specialist provides functional leadership to develop, implement, maintain and improve Quality and Food Safety Management programs. This person will lead site quality and food safety management reviews, implement global standards, and manage food safety training.

What you will do

• Act as back up to the Quality and Food Safety Manager
• Lead the implementation of Global Quality and Food Safety Standards
• Lead the site quality and food safety management review process
• Development and roll out of food safety training
• Provide governance to Microbiological verification, environmental program, Mycotoxin, Allergens, Cleaning and Sanitation programs
• Provide governance to HACCP and Food Safety Plan
• Manage validation of CCP/OPRP preventive controls programs
• Lead root cause analysis investigation of food safety incidents
• Lead Q&FS input for engineering related projects
• Lead Q&FS continuous improvement projects

Required qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering or related technical field
• 3 years of food manufacturing experience in a responsible position related to food safety or Quality and food safety management system and or a combination of education and 5+ years demonstrated succe
• Demonstrated success with Food safety risk, identification and management, HACCP and prerequisite controls
• Proven application of quality tools, food science, and statistics
• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities
• Proven leadership within a team and demonstrated ability to lead change
• Exhibited understanding of GMP, GLP, food allergens, pest control, sanitation, and food safety regulations
• Expert knowledge of Food Safety Standards, procedures and legislation
• Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation Skills
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering or related technical field
• 2 years of food plant experience in a responsible position related to food safety or Quality and food safety management system
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in leading a team
• Experienced auditor in GFSI Quality Systems such as SQF, BRC, FSSC22000 or ISO9000

Benefits

• 401(K) or RRSP's with generous company match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Summer hours
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Company paid disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness subsidy
• Healthy food options
• Gym facility in HQ
• Casual office dress code
• Quarterly voucher for KIND bars

About the company

KIND is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Mars and its family of brands is committed to transparency and responsibility regarding personal data.