Associate Scientist External Manufacturing (FTC 1 year)
Core
Ensuring implementation and maintenance of Global External Manufacturing Quality Management frameworks and driving continuous improvement at external supplier sites.
Role type
Associate Scientist (Quality & Food Safety)
Builds
External manufacturing quality management systems and compliance to Mars QMP requirements
Domain
Food industry / Quality Management Systems
Required skills
HACCP, ISO, quality & food safety management systems, PRIMP, Risk assessment & management, Auditing (Lead auditor), Food microbiology, analytical chemistry, sensory methods, food processing equipment knowledge, Lean Six Sigma, Project management, Supplier management
Preferred skills
Academic education in food science/technology, Relationship building, Commercial awareness
Technologies
QuEST, PRIMP, PDCA, 5 whys
Responsibilities
Perform co-manufacturing Q&FS audits verifying quality management systems and compliance; Assess and drive Mars quality culture and behaviours; Create implementation action plans and monitor progress; Set Q&FS measures in line with targets (Right First Time, Complaints Per Million); Lead Risk Assessments for QFS and legal hazards; Create Technical Specifications based on risk assessment; Manage Hold & Release process; Analyze microbiological and analytical laboratory data; Lead and execute Handover 1 to approve supply solutions.
Seniority
Associate, hands-on IC