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Mars

Global confectionery, food, and petcare company

Quality & Food Safety Manager

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A preferred Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in food science, engineering, chemistry, or an equivalent area.
  • Experience in quality assurance at a sizable organization.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and quality programs, including good manufacturing practices and hygienic design.
  • Familiarity with legal food safety requirements and food process technology.
  • Problem-solving skills and systematic thinking.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and enhance the Mars quality management system, lead regional feedback for global standards T4 and gap assessment for T5, follow up on system deviations with corrective and preventive actions, and identify system improvement opportunities.
  • Work closely with SQA, RMCT, and product development teams on quality and food safety risk assessments to ensure compliance with China food regulations and Mars standards.
  • Coordinate annual verification activities.
  • Promote quality culture and awareness by coordinating Quality Week activities, leadership accountability to quality, quality KPI reviews, quality council reviews, and quality management reviews.
  • Lead the quality capability training program and develop a quality expert pool and quality capability for all associates.

About the Company

Mars

Global confectionery, food, and petcare company

Mars makes confectionery, food, and petcare products and also operates pet health services through networks like Banfield, VCA, BluePearl, and Royal Canin. Its products are marketed under familiar brands such as M&M’s, Snickers, Milky Way, Skittles, Dove, Orbit, Pedigree, Royal Canin, Whiskas, and Cocoavia, sold globally to consumers and pet owners. The company differs from competitors by combining a broad, diversified portfolio with a global, family-owned structure guided by the Mars Principles (Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, Freedom), which drives its operations and partnerships. Mars aims to help communities prosper and to grow its business while improving social and environmental outcomes, using its scale to support responsible practices across the world.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$27B
Headquarters
McLean, VA
Founded
1911

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