Posted on: Nov.19.2022
Quality and Food Safety Technologist, MARS, Asquith NSW, Australia
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Ensure that Q&FS standards are implemented and continuously improved to assure quality and food safety
Develop and implement the Food Safety elements of the Quality Management Process (QMP)
You’ll be based onsite from our Asquith factory, permanent full-time position + competitive salary & bonus
Mars Wrigley Australia is the world's leading manufacturer of chocolate, chewing gum, mints and fruity confections.
We are currently recruiting a Quality and Food Safety Technician to join the Mars Wrigley Quality & Food Safety (Q&FS) team based in Asquith to ensure all relevant Q&FS standards are implemented and continuously improved to assure quality and food safety at the local site.
In this role you will develop and implement the Food Safety elements of the Quality Management Process (QMP), be involved in continuous improvement projects of your designated site Q&FS Management systems and use your excellent problem-solving skills to investigate incidents and get to the root cause of these incidents.
What would be your key responsibilities?
Implementation of the QMP and corporate Q&FS standards at site
Compliance and verification of standards through externally verified audits (LRQA)
Incident management PRIMP and handle corrective and/or preventative action process
Provide recommendations for food safety Issues, especially verification activities for both raw materials and finished goods
Approval of site related material risk assessments and the incorporation into the site food safety management plan
What are we looking for?
Demonstrated experience in Quality and Food Safety ideally in a food manufacturing environment
Experience in auditing Quality Management Systems and a good understanding of root cause analysis
Someone who can collaborate and influence stakeholders and
High learning agility with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and help the team when needed
Degree in Food Science/Technology or related science/technical discipline
This role is ideal for someone who has a curious mindset, loves to learn and grow, and is energised by working in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
What can you expect from Mars?
Awarded #4 in the Best Places to Work Australia survey for 2020
Opportunity to make a difference with our volunteer and ambassador programs
Genuine focus on your development with access to world class training
Join the world’s leading manufacturer of chocolate, chewing gum, mints and fruity confections
Please note: This role has been graded as a T1B role.
Applications close: Sunday 27th of November, 2022
About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.