Quality & Food Safety Manager

This role is responsible for Quality & Food Safety (Q&FS) at site level and ensures that all products leaving the site are safe, legal and meet expectations. The job holder leads the Site Q&FS team and works collaboratively with all relevant functions, implementing and sustaining the Mars Quality Management Process, Standards and Systems. The Q&FS Manager is a member of the site management team and represents Q&FS in all site‑related matters.

• Put the first principle of quality into action at the site through the team, all associates, and third parties.
• Work closely with plant manager, factory management team, and the quality leadership team.
• Interact with other Mars sites to share best practices and gain knowledge.
• Have the authority to take measures to protect consumers, including recommending stopping production runs, putting stocks on hold, and making recommendations on out of specification products.
• Cascade global Q&FS policies, procedures and best practices to the team and ensure adherence to those practices.
• Develop local policies and procedures in absence of global ones.
• Solid understanding of Quality, Food Safety Standards, Thermal Processing science and manufacturing knowledge.
• A capable leader of teams and individuals able to motivate and engage superiors, peers, direct and indirect associates.
• Basic understanding of Food Safety – microbiology/chemical and physical risks.
• Knowledge of HACCP and prerequisite controls.
• Knowledge of food allergens, cleaning and sanitation, chemical food safety and food safety regulations.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and influencing skills and ability to translate business strategies into R&D programs.
• High degree of ownership, sense of urgency, action‑biased positive attitude.
• Good critical thinking, able to operate independently.
• Be a change agent.

• A degree in a science or engineering discipline, ideally Food Technology/Science, Chemistry or Biology.
• 5+ years’ experience in quality and food safety management systems implementation, preferably in FMCG.
• Auditing experience is essential with Lead Auditor qualification being ideal.
• Knowledge of and experience of global Quality Management Systems.
• The ability to lead others is essential; proven line management expertise is required.
• The ability to train others in quality and food safety related topics is essential.

• 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.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Location:
  
  Greenville, MS