Quality & Food Safety Manager External Manufacturing
Core
Leads external manufacturing quality initiatives to ensure high quality and safe food products within the external manufacturing network.
Role type
Senior Quality & Food Safety Manager (External Manufacturing)
Builds
External manufacturing network compliance and product safety
Domain
Food manufacturing / Quality Management Systems
Required skills
Food science, engineering knowledge, quality management, project management, statistical analysis, problem solving, risk assessment, audit leadership, CAPA/CI implementation, incident management, change management, product verification, regulatory guidelines (GMP, GLPs, HACCP)
Preferred skills
Advanced MS degree, ASQ certification, sensory analysis, microbiology, food law guidelines
Technologies
SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, ISO9000, GFSI systems
Responsibilities
Leads deployment of Mars Global EMQM standard; supports manufacturing site selection by assessing quality capability; validates new lines and capabilities; provides technical support in statistical analysis and risk assessment; leads audits and training; coordinates incident management and product disposition; manages product verification programs; partners with Supply and Procurement for periodic reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC